Employment Type: 0 - Full-time Regular
Pay Range: $200,000.00 - 275,000.00
Location: Lone Tree, CO
Overtime Exempt: Y
Elected Office / Department: PUBLIC HEALTH DEPARTMENT
Douglas County is seeking a Public Health Executive Director to guide community and environmental health services. As our next Public Health Executive Director, you’ll lead a dedicated team, strengthen community partnerships, and guide programs that protect health and enhance quality of life in one of Colorado’s most desirable places to live. We’re seeking a strategic, collaborative leader who brings sound judgment, clear vision, and a commitment to excellent public service.
The hiring range for this position is $200,000.00 - $275,000.00/year.
This is a full-time position including medical, dental, vision, and retirement plans. View the full Employee Benefits Guide.
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Closing Date: 11/22/2026 4:59PM MST. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until a suitable candidate is selected.
In the event of an emergency/disaster in or near the County, all County employees are expected to make every effort to be available to assist the County Manager, Elected/Appointed Officials and Department Directors to ensure the continued operation of any and all necessary County functions. This may mean being available to perform additional duties and hours beyond what is normally required. In the event that an exempt employee does work more than 40 hours a week in support of County operations during an emergency, such employee may receive overtime or other appropriate wage compensation in accordance with existing County policies or at the discretion of the County.
There’s a reason two dozen people move to Douglas County, Colorado every day. The quality of life here is unmatched. Nestled along I-25 between Colorado’s two largest cities, Douglas County is both a magnet for successful business and a destination for outdoor adventure. This is by design. What you see in Douglas County today is the fruit of our County employees’ commitment.
We keep our community safe. We keep our citizens moving, and we keep our economy growing – while protecting our historic and natural resources. We also take care of our most vulnerable – ensuring no one falls through the cracks. We hire good people and then get out of their way.
Douglas County is recognized for being one of the most family-friendly and safe communities in Colorado. It’s also one of the healthiest. In 2021, Douglas County was named the second healthiest county in America, according to the 2021 Healthy Communities rankings by U.S. News and World Report, released in collaboration with the Aetna Foundation. Since 2011, Douglas County has ranked among the healthiest counties in Colorado, according to County Health Rankings & Roadmaps (CHR&R) analysis created by the University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute, with funding from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation.
