County Health Officer

3 weeks ago

Hanford, United States Kings County Full time

JOB OPPORTUNITY

The Kings County Department of Public Health is seeking a proven leader for the position of County Health Officer. This is a single classification, responsible to the Director of Public Health, for providing medical oversight and enforcement of public health regulations for a variety of public health programs and services including emergency medical services, environmental health, vital records communicable disease control, public health nursing, emergency and disaster medical planning and public health education. This position directs the medical oversight and policy, retaining the powers, duties and responsibilities relating to the preservation and protection of public health.

This recruitment is a continuous recruitment, which means we will accept application on a continuous basis. A continuous recruitment may be closed once the position is filled or at any time. Future vacancies for this position may be filled from the eligible list to be established. The expected life of the eligible list is six months.

MANAGEMENT BENEFITS

This position includes a management benefit package including CalPERS retirement (click the benefits tab to determine plan/tier placement); County paid PPO insurance premium for medical, dental, vision and chiropractic insurance coverage for the employee and their eligible dependents; onsite health center for employees and eligible dependents on County health insurance; $40,000 term life/accident insurancean additional 80 hours of management leave annually, which can be cashed out and fully paid.

EMPLOYMENT AT WILL

The County Health Officer classification is an "at-will" position, which is not included in the County's classified service and is exempt from merit system status. As such, the incumbent is appointed by and serves at the pleasure of the Director of Public Health.

DUTY SAMPLE

For detailed job specifications including salary information, please click the link below:

County Health Officer

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Minimum requirements must be met by the closing date

Please note: Work experience for the last 15 years must be included in the work history portion of your application. It is also important that your application show all the relevant education and experience that you possess, even if it extends beyond the required past 15 years. A resume may be attached, but is not a substitute for completing the application and supplemental questions. Failure to submit a completed application may eliminate you from the recruitment.

Education:Equivalent to a Doctor of Medicine degree from an accredited college or university recognized or approved by the Medical Board of California or Osteopathic Medical Board of California. (Desirable: Equivalent to a master's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in Public Health or a closely related field is highly desirable.)

Experience:Four (4) years of experience practicing preventative or primary care medicine, including at least two (2) years of experience in a supervisory or management capacity; OR Two (2) years of experience practicing preventative, primary care medicine, or medical consultative services in a County or State Public Health/Human Services Agency, including at least one (1) years of experience in a supervisory or management capacity.

Licenses:Possession a valid California driver's license issued by the Department of Motor Vehicles at the time of appointment.

Certifications: (1) Possession of a valid Physician's or Surgeon's certificate issued by the Medical Board of California or the Osteopathic Medical Board of California to be maintained throughout employment. (2) Possession, or obtainment, of a Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) Registration to be maintained throughout employment. (3) Possession, or obtainment, of a Controlled Substance Registration Certificate issued by the United States Department of Justice to be maintained throughout employment.

Special Requirements:(1) Qualify for security clearance through a background investigation and fingerprint check, which includes a credit check. (2) Ability to work irregular hours, evenings, and weekends as necessary, and travel within and outside the County. (3) Eligible to possess a valid National Provider Identification (NPI) Number. Ability to obtain and provide all required liability insurance and certifications.

SELECTION PROCESS: EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

All completed applications and supplemental questionnaires will be reviewed. Depending upon the number of applicants who meet the minimum qualifications, the examination process may include an oral examination (100%) which may include a written practical component to determine placement on the eligible list.

VETERAN'S PREFERENCE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST

Veteran's Preference Application

You must submit a certified DD-214 and a new request form for each application submission prior to the closing date.

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