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Job Title: Deputy Public Health Officer
Job Number: 24-PU8-01
Organization: County of Santa Cruz
Posted: 7/12/2024
Type: Full-Time
Classification: Public Health - General
Industry: Government
Number of Openings: 1
Location: Santa Cruz,  CA    USA
Compensation: : $229,528 - 265,762 / Annually
Position Description: Under general direction of the County Public Health Officer, the Deputy Public Health Officer assists in directing, planning, organizing, and administering public health services and programs for the County. This position involves providing health policy consultation to the general public, public officials, staff, and community organizations, and agencies on public health and preventive medicine issues. The Deputy Health Officer is responsible for assisting with promoting, preserving, and protecting the community’s health by identifying county public health needs, educating the public, and assisting in the medical oversight, consultation, and enforcement of public health regulations. The Deputy Public Health Officer may act as the Public Health Officer in their absence; and perform other work as required.

Qualifications: Candidate must be a physician. Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to qualify is:

• Completion of a medical residency program, and one year of public health or medical administrative or supervisory experience. AND • A Master of Public Health degree and/or completion of a residency in Preventative Medicine is preferred. Note: Completion of a Preventative Medicine Residency may be substituted for the one year of public health or medical administrative or supervisory experience.

License/Certificate Requirements:

• Possession of a valid Physician and Surgeon's certification issued by the State of California*. • Possession or eligibility for possession of a State and/or Federal narcotic license for administration of narcotics to inmates and patients. • Possess and maintain a valid California Class C Driver's license.

(*Out of state candidates possessing a Physician and Surgeon’s certification and driver license in their respective state may apply and go through the recruitment and examination process. Candidate must possess California certification and license by the start of employment.)

Organization Description: THE STUNNING SANTA CRUZ COUNTY has approximately 270,000 residents and is situated in the northern area of Monterey Bay, 70 miles south of San Francisco and 35 miles southwest of the Silicon Valley. The County’s natural beauty is apparent in its pristine beaches, lush redwood forests and rich farmland. It has an ideal climate with low humidity and 300 days of sunshine a year. Its unique shops and restaurants, coupled with a multitude of cultural and recreational activities, including theatre, music, art, as well as golfing, surfing, hiking, and biking offer a wealth of leisure activities. Higher education includes Cabrillo College and the University of California, Santa Cruz, with two additional State Universities less than an hour away. These elements of high-quality living make Santa Cruz one of California’s most desirable areas. live, work, and play!

Closing Date: 10/12/2024
Desired Starting Date:
Contact Name: Raelene Rodriguez,  Deputy Public Health Officer
Contact Location: 701 Ocean St. Santa Cruz. Suite 510

Santa Cruz   CA  95060
United States
Contact Location: 701 Ocean St. Santa Cruz. Suite 510
 
  Santa Cruz   CA  95060
  United States
Contact Phone: 8314542600 
Contact Fax:
Contact Email: per702@co.santa-cruz.ca.us
Web Address:
How to Apply: Apply online at www.santacruzcountyjobs.com or mail/bring an application and supplemental questionnaire to: Santa Cruz County Personnel Department, 701 Ocean Street, Room 510, Santa Cruz, CA 95060. For information, call (831) 454-2600. Hearing Impaired TDD/TTY: 711. Applications will meet the final filing date if received: 1) in the Personnel Department by 5:00 p.m. on the final filing date, 2) submitted online before midnight of the final filing date.

Women, minorities, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. If you have a disability that requires test accommodation, please call (831) 454-2600.

To comply with the 1986 Immigration Reform and Control Act, Santa Cruz County verifies that all new employees are either U.S. citizens or persons authorized to work in the U.S.

Some positions may require Fingerprinting and/or Background Investigation.

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