Commissioner

The County of Rockland is is seeking an experienced medical professional to lead the Department of Health as Commissioner and Medical Director. The Department of Health has an operating and personnel budget of approximately $78M, employs a staff of approximately 230, and is responsible for the delivery of public health services to over 340,000 residents within the County of Rockland. The Commissioner of Health stands at the forefront of all public health initiatives aimed at protecting and promoting optimal health for all residents. These include, but are not limited to, the oversight and direction of clinics, immunization programs, communicable diseases, emergency medical services, emergency and public health preparedness, environmental health, preventative health care and education, and the enforcement of applicable public health laws and sanitary codes.

The work is performed under the general direction of the County Executive and in accordance with obligations and liabilities granted or imposed by established laws and regulations.

Required Qualifications:

To be considered, candidates must meet, as a minimum, the following, pursuant to Section 11.11

(a) of the New York State Department of Health Sanitary Code:

1. Possession of a license to practice Medicine in New York State, and

2. Two (2) years of experience in administrative practice; and either

a.) A Master’s degree in Public Health from a regionally accredited or New York State-

registered college or university that demonstrates core competencies of a Master's in Public

Health (Biostatistics, Environmental Health Sciences, Epidemiology, Health Policy, and

Management, Social and Behavioral Sciences) or a Master’s degree in a related field (i.e.,

comparable curriculum)*; or

b.) Certification by the American Board of Preventive Medicine.

NOTE: The Commissioner of Health’s qualifications must be approved by the New York State

Commissioner of Health prior to appointment.

*Consideration may be given for an incumbent to achieve a Master’s degree in Public Health or a

related field within four (4) years of appointment.

Other Requirements and Information:

• The Commissioner of Health is a dedicated, full-time employee of the County of Rockland,

with no other assigned responsibilities, and is on call 24/7.

• License to practice medicine in New York State must be maintained throughout the course

of employment in this title.

• Residency in Rockland County must be maintained throughout the course of employment

in this title.

• U.S. Citizenship is required.

Salary and benefits are competitive with the public sector market, and include, but are not limited to the following:

• Annual Salary range of $180,123 to $224,681 commensurate with experience;

• New York State Pension eligibility;

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance Plans;

• Paid leave, including vacation, personal, holiday and sick time;

• Voluntary participation in deferred compensation.

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, resume, proof of qualifications and references to: RocklandHealthCommissioner@co.rockland.ny.us