Commissioner of Health

4 days ago


Brewster, United States Putnam County Department of Health Full time

**BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES**: This is a high-level professional position with full responsibility for directing, managing and regulating the Department of Health's delivery of public health services throughout the County pursuant to the powers and duties specified in Section 352 of the Public Health Law. Duties include promoting health, disease prevention, and ensuring the highest quality of health protection to County residents through environmental sanitation, communicable disease control, personal health services, preventive healthcare, and health education. Work is performed under general direction of the County Executive and in cooperation with the Board of Health. General supervision is exercised through subordinates over a large number of professional, technical and clerical employees. Performs related work as required.

**MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS**:
Must meet the minimum qualifications set by New York State Public Health Law -225 and NYCRR Title 11:

- A Commissioner of Health of a County shall be a physician who is currently registered to practice medicine in New York State and possesses two (2)years of experience in administrative practice, **AND EITHER**:

- Certification by the American Board of Preventive Medicine, **OR**:

- A Master's degree in Public Health or a related field.

**DESIRED ADDITIONAL TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE**: Five (5) years of responsible full-time Public Health experience.

**RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT**:This position is considered to be a public officer. The holder of this position **must be a United States citizen and a resident of Putnam County.**

**PLEASE NOTE**:

- All appointments to the position of Commissioner of Health must be approved by the State Commissioner of Health.
- Your degree must have been awarded by a college or university accredited by a regional, national, or specialized agency recognized as an accrediting agency by the U.S. Department of Education/U.S. Secretary of Education.

**JOB TYPE: **:Full-Time, On-Call

**SALARY**:$205,000 - $220,000 per year
- Putnam County Personnel Department_
- 110 Old Route 6, Bldg 3_
- Carmel NY, 10512_

**PUTNAM COUNTY - AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER**

Pay: $205,000.00 - $220,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- On call

Application Question(s):

- Are you a physician currently registered to practice medicine in New York State?
- Are you a resident of Putnam County or be willing to relocate within a reasonable amount of time after appointment?

Work Location: In person



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