Public Health Officer

Public Health OfficerPrint ()ApplyPublic Health OfficerSalary$213,304.00 - $259,272.00 AnnuallyLocationPlacerville, CAJob TypeFull TimeJob Number2412-1241DepartmentHealth and Human Services AgencyOpening Date12 / 06 / 2024Closing DateContinuousDescriptionBenefitsQuestionsDescriptionApplicants who meet the education and experience requirements and are within six months of obtaining the required certifications will be allowed to continue in the competitive recruitment process; and if successful, will be placed on the eligible list. However, an applicant shall not be referred for the department hiring interview until completion and receipt of the qualifying certifications. It will be applicant’s responsibility to notify the Human Resources Department upon completion and receipt of the qualifying certifications.The County of El Dorado is recruiting applicants for thePublic Health Officer, located in Placerville, CACLICK HERE TO VIEW THE JOB POSTING ()El Dorado County is one of the most beautiful counties in the state of California.You can avoid the valley commute and fog and take in the natural beauty.Check out our video to learn more!The County of El Dorado is committed to providing a comprehensive, flexible benefits program to meet your needs!For your Health and Well-Being : MedicalDentalVisionFlexible Spending Accounts - FSA & HSAEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)Basic Life InsuranceLong Term Disability (LTD)Discounts on gym membershipsFor your Financial Future : CalPERS RetirementDeferred Compensation (457) PlansOptional Life InsuranceFor your Work / Life Balance : Paid HolidaysFloating HolidaysVacation and sick leave accrualsTo learn more about the benefits offered by the County of El Dorado please visit our website located here () .Extra help employees are not considered regular employees, therefore do not attain civil service status, and do not receive benefits or paid leaves; however, they do accrue sick leave consistent with the law.01Supplemental questions play an important role in this recruitment process. Please take the time to provide thoughtful and thorough responses. The information you provide may be used to determine your ranking for referral to specific vacancies. All work experience that is described or included in your response(s) MUST be included in the "Work Experience" section of your application. Do not refer to a resume or other documentation.I acknowledge receipt of this information02Do you possess a valid license to practice medicine in the State of California issued by the Medical Board of California? Please attach your current and active license.YesNo03Describe your experience working with department heads, elected officials, committees and local commissions.04Describe your work experience creating a shared vision or purpose with internal and external stakeholders that have differing opinions or objectives. In your response, please be specific about the particular issue, the employer where this experience occurred, and the effect your leadership style had on the process.05Describe your experience serving in executive level positions overseeing complex divisions. Include the size of the budget, the number of FTEs, and a description of the political challenges associated with those roles.06How do see the public health officer and public health director working together in leading the public health division in El Dorado County? Do you think any specific staff members or programs should report directly to the public health officer?07Health Officers are legally responsible for many of the functions performed in local public health agencies. In El Dorado County, neither the environmental health program, which is one of the health officer's responsibilities, nor the emergency preparedness program is housed within the public health division. Other health officer duties, such as the duties of Tuberculosis Controller, Communicable Disease Controller, and Local Registrar of births and deaths, can be (and often are) delegated to others within public health. Do you have any specific expectations for how these duties are fulfilled, whether by yourself or by those to whom you might delegate them?08Please describe your public health education and experience and how it has prepared you to be a health officer in California and in El Dorado County.09The promotion of public health services to community is an interprofessional activity. Describe your vision for the role of Health Officer and the strengths you bring to the position.Required Question

Salary : $213,304 - $259,272