Health Officer - Full-time

h2About the Department/h2pbrdiv style="text-align: center;"img src="https://secure.neogov.com/images/AgencyImages/jobposting/423/jobpostings/image/DHS Logo Transparent Background.png" data-id="null" data-name="DHS Logo Transparent Background.png" alt="DHS Logo Transparent Background.png" data-url="https://secure.neogov.com/images/AgencyImages/jobposting/423/jobpostings/image/DHS Logo Transparent Background.png" style="width: 430px;" class="fr-fic fr-dii"/divdiv style="text-align: center;"a href="https://sonomacounty.ca.gov/Main County Site/Administrative Support Fiscal Services/HR/Divisions Units/Recruitment Classification/Documents/Brochures/Health Officer Brochure.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"View our recruitment brochure here./a/divdiv data-empty="true" style="text-align: center;"br/divbrstrong id="isPasted"uTHE OPPORTUNITY/u/strongbrbrpSonoma County is seeking a skilled and dynamic physician who is passionate about community health improvement as its next Health Officer. Recognized for its commitment to innovation and collaboration, the County of Sonoma strives to be the healthiest county in California. The Health Officer plays a key leadership role in bringing this vision to reality.nbsp;/pdiv style="text-align: center;"br/divstronguSONOMA COUNTY/u/strongbrbrpNestled in the heart of Northern California Wine Country, Sonoma County is the largest county in the North Bay region of the San Francisco Bay Area, covering over 1,600 square miles. It is located in the northernmost part of the Bay Area, about 30 miles north of San Francisco, and is bordered by the Pacific Ocean to the west, Marin County and San Pablo Bay to the south, and Solano, Napa, and Lake Counties to the east. Sonoma County is known for amazing wines and legendary vineyards, as well as organic produce and sustainable farming. The County is also home to the scenic Russian River, a popular tourist destination where residents and visitors enjoy kayaking, canoeing, fishing, and swimming./ppEncompassing nine cities and five federally recognized tribes, more than a third of Sonoma County’s almost 500,000 residents live in the City of Santa Rosa, the county seat, and a quarter live in unincorporated areas. Downtown areas such as Santa Rosa, Petaluma, Sonoma, Healdsburg, and Guerneville offer a mix of historic architecture, boutique shopping, and gourmet dining, providing a small-town feel with modern amenities. Festivals, farmers’ markets, and cultural events celebrate local talent and traditions. The County enjoys a diverse economy that includes agriculture, a world-class wine region, technology, healthcare, tourism, manufacturing, craft brewing, retail, and professional services./ppWhile the latest census data shows that Sonoma County’s proportion of white residents remains higher than the national average, the share of residents who identify as Hispanic or Latino also ranks higher than the national average, making up more than a quarter of residents (29% in 2022). 37% of County residents identify as Black, Indigenous, and People of Color. Education levels in Sonoma County exceed the national average and the County’s public school system ranks considerably high within the state, including innovative charter schools and high-quality secondary education options at Santa Rosa Junior College and Sonoma State University. In 2022, the median household income in Sonoma County was $99,266. Although home prices reflect the value of living in an area that offers abundant amenities, the prices of Sonoma County homes remain among the more affordable in the greater Bay Area./ppVisit a href="http://www.sonomacounty.ca.gov"http://www.sonomacounty.ca.gov/a and a href="https://sonomacountyconnections.org"https://sonomacountyconnections.org/a for additional information about Sonoma County—the place to live, work, and build your career legacy./pbrstrong id="isPasted"uTHE HEALTH SERVICES DEPARTMENT/u/strongbrbrbrThe Sonoma County Department of Health Services is dedicated to protecting and enhancing the community's health and well-being. With over 700 staff members and numerous community partners, the department offers a broad range of programs and services to promote and sustain health for individuals, families, and communities. The Department is supported by an adopted budget of approximately $501.6 million for FY 2024-25, with departmental operating expenditures totaling $332.4 million. The department’s mission is to promote, protect, and ensure access to services supporting health, recovery, and well-being for all residents, guided by core values of equity, collaboration, and excellence. The Department of Health Services is composed of four Divisions:nbsp;brbrul style="margin-bottom: 3pt;"listrongExecutive Management amp; Administration/strong: Provides leadership and administrative support, including compliance, finance, health policy planning and equity, legislative policy, health data and epidemiology, human resources, IT, and privacy and security./lilistrongBehavioral Health/strong: Offers mental health and substance use disorder services for all age groups, including those with Medi-Cal and the uninsured, directly and through community partnerships.nbsp;/lilistrongHomelessness Services/strong: Provides policy and funding guidance, staff support to the Homeless Coalition (Continuum of Care) Board, and care and outreach services to sheltered and unsheltered homeless individuals.nbsp;/lilistrongPublic Health/strong: Protects and promotes health through direct services and policy changes. Programs include Environmental Health and Safety, Family Health, WIC, Disease Control and Surveillance, Healthy Communities, Public Health Preparedness, Animal Services, the Regional Public Health Laboratory, and the Coastal Valleys Emergency Medical Services Agency./li/ulbrstronguTHE POSITION/u/strongbrbrpThe Health Officer is a vital leader within Sonoma County’s Department of Health Services. Appointed by the Board of Supervisors and reporting to the Director of Health Services, the Health Officer plays a key role in protecting and promoting the health and safety of the community. This position provides expert medical oversight for public health programs and ensures compliance with public health regulations./pbrpWorking in partnership with the Director of Health Services, the Health Officer develops and refines medical policies and protocols that guide the department’s work. This individual also serves as a trusted advisor to elected officials, healthcare professionals, and the public, offering guidance on critical public health issues and strategies to address them./pbrpWhile the Director of Health Services manages the department’s overall operations, budget, and programmatic functions, the Health Officer focuses on medical leadership, shaping the County’s public health approach, and fostering a healthy, thriving community. Key responsibilities include:/pul style="margin-bottom: 3pt;"listrongMonitor and Assess Community Health:/strong Evaluate the health needs of the community using epidemiological surveys and statistical methods. Provide insights to inform public health policies and design impactful health interventions./lili id="isPasted"strongEnforce Public Health Regulations:/strong Ensure compliance with local health orders, ordinances, and regulations set by state and federal agencies to safeguard the community’s well-being./lilistrongRepresent and Collaborate:/strong Act as a representative of the Department of Health Services in meetings with professional, medical, community, and government organizations at local, state, and national levels. Build partnerships with agencies, community organizations, and County officials to align efforts and advance public health goals./lilistrongEngage with the Public and Media:/strong Serve as a trusted source of information on public health issues, responding to media inquiries and offering guidance to community agencies on pressing health matters./lilistrongLead Emergency Preparedness:/strong Collaborate with the department’s Emergency Medical Services Program Administrator to oversee disaster and emergency preparedness efforts and lead public health responses during crises./lilistrongOversee Vital Records:/strong Manage the registration of births and deaths in Sonoma County and ensure proper oversight of the disposition of human remains./li/ulbrbrstronguTHE IDEAL CANDIDATE/u/strongbrbrpThe ideal candidate is passionate about serving the public and finding collaborative solutions to complex health challenges. Trustworthy, approachable, flexible, and decisive, this individual will bring strong leadership and a forward-thinking mindset to the role. They will:/pbrul style="margin-bottom: 3pt;"listrongThink Strategically:/strong Develop and implement innovative strategies that advance the health goals of the community and identify opportunities for meaningful engagement./lilistrongLead with Expertise:/strong Provide forward-thinking leadership in community health, preventive medicine, environmental health, emergency medical services, and integrated behavioral health./lilistrongBe Results-Oriented:/strong Drive actions that improve social factors influencing health outcomes, with hands-on experience in community health practice and a commitment to achieving measurable results./lilistrongInnovate and Initiate:/strong Identify new opportunities to combine resources and partnerships, advancing impactful community health policies and initiatives./lilistrongBuild Strong Relationships:/strong Foster collaboration with County departments, community partners, and healthcare organizations, leveraging their strengths and roles to promote a shared vision for a healthier community./lilistrongCommunicate Effectively:/strong Demonstrate exceptional oral and written communication skills, with the ability to deliver compelling presentations that inspire engagement and action./lilistrongWork Independently and Collaboratively:/strong Excel in independent decision-making while thriving in team environments that support the Department of Health Services’ Vision, Mission, and Strategic Plan./li/ulbrstrong id="isPasted"uSALARY amp; BENEFITS/u/strongbrbrpSonoma County provides a competitive compensation and benefits package. The salary for this role is strong$281,051 - $341,598/strong, with specific placement within the range dependent on qualifications and experience. In addition, a 4% cost of living adjustment is scheduled for March 2025. Key elements of the County’s benefits program include:nbsp;/pbrp style="margin:0in;" id="isPasted"strong$25,000 Hiring Incentive:nbsp;/strongRequires a three-year commitment and is paid over the first two years./pbrp style="margin:0in;" id="isPasted"strongHybrid, flexible work-schedule/strong/pp style="margin:0in;"strongnbsp;/strong/pp style="margin:0in;"strongPaid Time Off:nbsp;/strongCompetitive vacation accrual and additional management leave annually; 12 paid holidays and an additional 8 floating holiday hours per year; and generous sick leave accruals./pp style="margin:0in;"strongnbsp;/strong/pp style="margin:0in;"strongHealth Benefits:nbsp;/strongA range of health plans with several options, in which the premium benefits cover 100% of the employee’s cost; dental, vision, disability, life insurance, wellness and professional development, and more./pp style="margin:0in;"strongnbsp;/strong/pp style="margin:0in;"strongRetirement:nbsp;/strongCounty Employees Retirement Law of 1937, which has reciprocity with other public retirement systems. Retirement is fully integrated with Social Security. New employees, as defined and eligible, will be PEPRA plan members and receive a 2.5% at 67 formula, or those individuals who meet certain criteria, including establishing reciprocity eligibility, will be Legacy plan members and receive 3% at 60. For more information about reciprocity, please visit Sonoma County Employees’ Retirement Association website at: https://scretire.org//pp style="margin:0in;"strongnbsp;/strong/pp style="margin:0in;"strongIncentive Retirement Saving Plan:nbsp;/strongA defined contribution 401(a) plan; a 3% County “foundation” contribution and voluntary IRS 457 plan Pre-Tax employee contribution up to IRS annual maximum, plus a 100% County match of employee contribution deposit into the 401(a) account (up to 1% of base salary)./pp style="margin:0in;"nbsp;/pp style="margin:0in;"strongPost-Retirement Medical:nbsp;/strongCounty contribution to a Health Reimbursement Arrangement to help fund post-retirement employee health insurance/benefits./pp style="margin:0in;"strongnbsp;/strong/pp style="margin:0in;"strongRelocation Reimbursement:nbsp;/strongReimbursement may be authorized for the successful candidate./pp style="margin:0in;"nbsp;/pp style="margin:0in;"strongCell Phone Stipend/strong: Optional monthly stipend of $50/month, if not assigned a County-issued phone./pbrspan style=" font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" id="isPasted"Additional details on employment for management employees may be found in the Salary Resolutionnbsp;/spana href="https://sonomacounty.ca.gov/administrative-support-and-fiscal-services/human-resources/divisions-and-units/employee-relations/labor-agreements-and-salary-resolution/salary-resolution" style="color:inherit; text-decoration: underline !important; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px;"span style="color:inherit;"here/spanspan style="color:inherit; text-decoration: none;"./span/abrbrbr/ph2Position Duties/h2ppAny combination of education, training and experience which would likely provide the knowledge and abilities listed herein. Normally this would include:/pbrpstrongEducation and Experience:nbsp;/strongGraduation from an accredited medical school with a Doctor of Medicine degree and a minimum of three years of responsible work in a public health service that included both clinical and managerial experience. Training in Family Practice, Pediatrics or Internal Medicine is desirable.nbsp;brnbsp;nbsp;brstrongLicense/Certification:nbsp;/strongPossession of a valid Physician's and Surgeon's Certificate issued by the State of California./ppEligibility to obtain a Controlled Substances Registration Certificate issued by the United States Department of Justice. Eligibility to obtain Medi Care and Medi Cal provider licenses from program fiscal intermediaries./ppPossession of a valid driver's license at the appropriate level including special endorsements, as required by the State of California, may be required, depending upon assignment, to perform the essential job functions of the position./p/ph2Minimum Qualifications/h2ppstrongThorough knowledge of:nbsp;/strongthe principles and practices of modern medicine, including preventive medicine; the medical principles and protocols associated with the management of public health and environmental health problems; the principles and practices of emergency medical services, including advanced life support; laws, ordinances, and regulations relating to public health, environmental health, hazardous materials, and emergency medical services./pbrpstrongConsiderable knowledge of:nbsp;/strongmodern management principles and practices; organizational dynamics, conflict resolution, and behavior and performance management; public health administration; principles and practices of personnel management./pbrpstrongAbility to:/strong establish and maintain effective working relationships with the Director of Health Services, County Administrator, the Board of Supervisors, other County managers, subordinates, community groups, other public health agencies, medical professionals, the general public, and others who have an interest in public health issues; evaluate and define community public health needs and develop cost effective proposals to nbsp;meet defined needs; establish and maintain nbsp;modern systems of record keeping, information retrieval, and statistical analysis of public health data; speak and write effectively and to prepare clear and comprehensive reports./p/ph2Other Qualifications/h2pspan style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px;" id="isPasted"The information contained in the application and responses to the supplemental questions will be evaluated and taken into consideration throughout the employment process. Applicants should list all employers and positions held within the last ten years in the work history section of the application and be as thorough as possible when responding to the supplemental questions.nbsp;/spanstrong style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-style: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px;"emCandidates must complete the supplemental questions at the end of this job announcement to be considered; please also upload/attach a resume and cover letter which articulates your experience, responsibilities, pertinent accomplishments, and why you are interested in the position to your application./em/strongbrbrp id="isPasted"stronguADDITIONAL INFORMATION/u/strong/pbrpA background investigation is required prior to employment. Candidates referred to departments for a selection interview are typically required to sign authorization and release forms enabling such an investigation. Failure to sign prescribed forms will result in the candidate not being considered further for that vacancy. Reference information will not be made available to applicants./pbrpAdditional requirements, such as successful completion of a physical exam, drug screen, etc., may apply, depending on the duties and responsibilities of the position. If you receive a conditional job offer for the position, the requirements upon which the offer is contingent will be outlined in the conditional job letter. You may also review the a href="https://sonomacounty.ca.gov/a/114023"Job Classification Screening Schedule/a to determine the requirements for this position./pbrp id="isPasted"stronguHOW TO APPLY/u/strong/pbrp id="isPasted"This recruitment currently has a continuous filing period. A first review is scheduled for strongJanuary 31, 2025/strong, but it may close without notice at any time that a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received. Applications received after the recruitment closes will not be accepted. To be considered for this position, interested candidates must complete an online job application, and submit a cover letter and résumé. This recruitment will be handled with strict confidentiality.nbsp;/pbrpstrongConfidential inquiries are welcomed to:/strong/ppGreg Nelson | a href="mailto:greg@mosaicpublic.com"greg@mosaicpublic.com/a | (916) 550-4100/ppBryan Noblett | a href="mailto:bryan@mosaicpublic.com"bryan@mosaicpublic.com/a | (916) 550-4100/pbrp id="isPasted"Applications are accepted online at a href="http://www.yourpath2sonomacounty.org/"www.yourpath2sonomacounty.org/a. Paper applications may be submitted by person, fax (707-565-3770), email, or through the mail.nbsp;/pbrpThe County of Sonoma values diversity and is dedicated to creating a workplace environment that provides individuals with a sense of belonging. We are committed to having a diverse workforce that is representative of the communities we serve. The County is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer where all aspects of employment are based on merit, competence, performance, and business need./pbr/p