Solano County is seeking a dedicated and accomplished professional to serve as its Deputy Director of Health and Social Services/Health Officer.

Serving as the County’s Health Officer, this position is responsible for directing public health medical services and enforcing public health laws and regulations. Responsibilities involve planning, organizing and managing the day-to-day operations of the Public Health Division to meet mandated public health service requirements and needs of Solano County’s medically indigent. The position serves as a member of the department’s senior management team. 

The newly appointed Health Officer will work in close collaboration with the Board of Supervisors, County Administrator and Health and Social Services Director and in close communication with health officers statewide in carrying out the functions of the position. The ideal candidate for this position will have the highest degree of personal integrity, professional dedication, ingenuity, judgment, and expertise in carrying out the mission of protecting and maintaining the health and safety of Solano County residents in providing top quality medical care to the most under served people in Solano County, inspiring and leading an outstanding and accomplished team of public health professionals, and overseeing one of the finest public health quality improvement infrastructure in the nation. Additionally, this person should have the following experience in public health agencies comparable to the County of Solano:

• Overseeing comparable public health facilities and clinics
• Creating new and effective public health programs
• Overseeing comparable public health quality improvement programs
• Managing and containing infectious disease outbreaks
• Responsibility for significant budget management and administration
• Responsibility for personnel management of a sizable staff including medical professionals
• Developing and implementing long-term strategic county-wide public health plans and related policies
• Effectively communicating public health plans, policies and programs

Progressively responsible public health service experience in a health agency supplemented by training, education and/or additional experience in public administration including program planning/evaluation, budgeting and supervision which demonstrates possession of and competency in requisite knowledge and abilities.  Typical qualifying experience would be:              

Four (4) years of progressively responsible professional medical management and supervisory experience in a public health agency which included program planning and evaluation, budget management, personnel management and performance evaluation, policy development and providing community service in a public agency.

Possession of a valid license to practice medicine in the State of California issued by the Board of Medical Examiners.  

Possession of or ability to obtain a valid Class C California driver's license may be required.

Selectees for employment, must as a condition of employment, sign a statement agreeing to  comply with Section 11166 of the California Penal Code relating to child abuse reporting.

Incumbents  must  be able to work in a clinical environment which may include exposure to communicable disease.

Independent travel may be required.

SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS:These supplemental questions will be used to help determine your qualifications for this position, and whether you continue in the recruitment process. Be sure to answer the questions thoroughly and completely. 

Describe your experience relevant to this position in the following areas. For questions 3-5, include duration of experience, in months and dates worked, and where the experience was obtained. Omitted information cannot be considered or assumed. 

1. Describe your philosophy and approach to developing community based public health programming and policies.
2. Describe your philosophy and approach to communicating community based public health programming and policies with the general public, elected officials, the media and different audiences.
3. Please describe your experience involving public health administration and program management, including planning, implementation, and evaluation. Provide specifics regarding a description of the programs and your level of responsibility for those programs.
4. Describe your experience managing and supervising employees. Include the number of people supervised, nature of the work involved, e.g., public health professionals, length of time you supervised.
5. Describe your experience with budget preparation and administration. Include the size of the budget(s) you have worked with, your specific responsibilities and revenue resources.

SALARY POLICIES - The starting salary is ordinarily the first rate shown on the front of the announcement.  Effective December 1, 1998, all new hires are required to participate in the Direct Deposit Program.

HOLIDAYS & VACATIONS - Regular full-time Executive management employees receive twelve (12) paid holidays per year, and accrue vacation at the rate of twenty (20) days per year.

ADMINISTRATIVE LEAVE - Executive management employees receive eighty (80) hours effective July 1 of each year, in lieu of any payment or compensatory time off for work performed in excess of 40 hours per week.

SICK LEAVE - Regular full-time employees accumulate twelve (12) sick leave days per year.

RETIREMENT - The County is a member of the Public Employee's Retirement System (PERS), and benefits are coordinated with Social Security.  The County has reciprocity with all State PERS and County 1937 Act Retirement Systems agencies.  PERS retirement for miscellaneous employees is based on a formula of 2.7% @ 55.

PARS - The County provides a Public Agency Retirement Services (PARS) Retirement Enhancement Plan that increases private or CalPERS service to a 2.7 CSS benefit formula.

LONGEVITY PAY - Executive management employees receive 2.5% increase after completion of 10, 15, 20, 30 and 35 years of continuous full-time service.  Eligible employees may use prior years of service with California cities, counties, joint power authorities, and other special districts.

HEALTH BENEFITS - Employees and their dependents are eligible for vision and dental insurance with 100% of the cost paid by the County.  The County also participates in a cafeteria medical plan administered by PERS HealthCare (eligibility is dependent upon job classification).

EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM - An Employee Assistance Program is also available.

OTHER BENEFITS - Employees may also elect to participate in a deferred compensation and the credit union.  All County employees are eligible to purchase auto and/or homeowner, renter insurance from Liberty Mutual Insurance.  Life insurance is also available for employees only.

We are recruiting for this position until the position is filled. Application review is scheduled to begin June 4, 2010. This recruitment is subject to close at any time after this date without notice.

Based on the information provided in the application documents, the best qualified applicants will be invited for further examination. All applicants meeting the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the examination.  Depending upon the number of applications received, the selection process may consist of an application screening, written and/or practical exam, oral interview, or any combination of the above.

Information contained herein does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract.

All additional application materials as requested in the job announcement, (e.g., copies of diploma and/or transcripts, licenses/certificates, DD-214) must be submitted with the application or with the Document Cover Sheet and are due within five (5) calendar days from application submittal if the recruitment is Open until Filled. 

Please visit the County of Solano website, www.jobsatsolanocounty.com to apply.  Application should provide a detailed employment history that includes the month and year of entry and departure for all positions with relevant job experience. All questions should be directed to Rebecca Iacobucci in the Department of Human Resources, (707) 784-2357 open Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.  Paper applications may be completed in person during office hours. EOE/AA

To be eligible, applicant must have served at least 181 consecutive days of active duty in the Armed Forces of the United States and have received either an honorable discharge or a general discharge under honorable conditions.  A COPY OF THE DD 214, SHOWING DISCHARGE TYPE, MUST BE RECEIVED IN THE HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT WITHIN FIVE (5) DAYS FROM THE DATE OF THE APPLICATION.  To qualify for service connected disability, applicant must submit a recent award letter from the VA that indicated receipt of disability benefits for service connected reasons.  Disability must be rated at least 10% to be eligible for disabled veteran's points. 

Veteran applicants for initial County employment with an honorable or general under conditions discharge shall have five (5) points added to their combined grade.  Disabled veterans shall have ten (10) points added to their combined grade. 

Veterans Preference points will only be added to passing scores.

It is the policy of Solano County that all employment decisions and personnel policies will be applied equally to all County employees and applicants and be based upon the needs of County service, job related merit, and ability to perform the job.

APPLICANTS WITH DISABILITIES: Qualified individuals with a disability, who are able to perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, and who need special testing arrangements, must contact the Solano County Department of Human Resources at (707)784-6170, for a Request for Testing Accommodation by Applicants with Disabilities Form.  This form should be received in the Human Resources Department within five (5) days from the final filing date of the recruitment.  Applicants will be contacted to discuss the request.

PLEASE NOTE - All persons hired will be required to participate in the direct deposit program.

BACKGROUND - Prospective employees will be required to undergo a background process, which may include but not limited to a background check, reference check,  Live Scan fingerprinting, medical examination or any combination of the above.

DRUG FREE WORKPLACE ACT - Prospective employees may be required to have a Urine Drug Test in accordance with the Solano County Alcohol and Drug Free Workplace Policy once a conditional offer of employment has been made. Solano County employees are subject to the provisions of the Drug Free Workplace Act of 1988 and the California Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1990.

APPOINTMENT - At the time of appointment all candidates will be fingerprinted and required to execute an oath of allegiance to the United States and the State of California.  You will also be required to offer proof that you are a lawfully admitted alien or U.S. citizen.

DISASTER WORKERS - In accordance with Government Code Section 3100, County employees, in the event of a disaster are considered disaster workers and may be asked to respond accordingly. The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute an expressed or implied contract.  Any provision contained in this bulletin may be modified or revoked without notice.

"SOLANO COUNTY IS AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER"