Public Health Officer

Salary : $177,444.80 - $237,785.60 Annually
Location : Oroville/Chico Area, CA
Job Type: Regular Help
Job Number: 2411808068
Department:Public Health Department
Opening Date: 02/19/2024
Closing Date: 3/24/2024 11:59 PM Pacific
Summary
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FLSA: Exempt
DEFINITION
Under administrative direction from the Public Health Director or designee, assists in planning, directing, organizing, administering, reviewing and evaluating Public Health programs for the County and maintaining national Public Health accreditation status; enforces local health orders, ordinances, and regulations prescribed by the California Department of Public Health, and State statutes relating to Public Health; declares a local health emergency when necessary, assists in assessing the community's health status; advises the governing body concerning health issues.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED
Receives administrative direction from the Director of Public Health or designee. Exercises direct supervision over management, professional, technical and administrative staff through subordinate levels of supervision.
CLASS CHARACTERISTICS
The position serves as the Health Officer in accordance with California Health and Safety Code, sections 101000-101300. The Health Officer has authority to enforce Public Health codes and invoke quarantine and isolation orders as necessary for Public Health protection. The incumbent exercises independent medical judgment subject to statutory requirements of State, Federal and Local laws, rules and regulations.
Essential Job Functions
EXAMPLES OF TYPICAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Typical functions may include any of the following tasks, knowledge, abilities, and other characteristics. The list that follows is not intended as a comprehensive list; it is intended to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed, and may be required to perform additional, position-specific tasks.

• Provides overall medical direction and guidance for the Public Health Department and is responsible for enforcing local health orders and ordinances, regulations prescribed by the California Department of Public Health, and State statutes relating to Public Health.
• Develops and issues health orders as necessary to protect Public Health.
• Serves as, or designates someone to serve as the Medical Health Operational Area Coordinator (MHOAC), under Health and Safety code 1797.153 and oversees the medical response of the department in the case of local disaster.
• Consults on and provides medical advice/recommendations on Public Health activities including, but not limited to: Public Health laboratory services, disease prevention and control including tuberculosis (TB) and sexually transmitted infections (STIs), immunizations and health and sanitation measures.
• Serves as TB Controller for the County
• Plans, coordinates, and evaluates the effectiveness of the program work of county Public Health professional, managerial and clinical staff in conjunction with the Public Health Director.
• In cooperation with the Public Health Director, develops long-range Public Health management and Public Health policy goals, objectives and evaluations.
• Assists with the review and approval of medical protocols utilized within the department.
• Provides or directs treatment and care for patients in the department's clinics and/or medical field operations.
• Supervises morbidity and epidemiological studies and their distribution to medical professionals, public agencies and the general public.
• Directs the issuance and recordation of birth and death certificates and provides vital statistics information to the California Department of Public Health.
• Acts as a medical and Public Health advisor to the Board of Supervisors, the County Chief Administrative Officer (CAO), and to a variety of other agencies and individuals such as physicians, hospitals, advisory boards and committees, schools, elected officials, jail and juvenile hall medical programs, day-care centers, skilled nursing facilities, shelters, environmental health specialists, food handlers, and the general public.
• Acts as medical expert and County authority on questions from animal services regarding rabies; directs animal services personnel in all rabies situations; communicates with the public and acts as spokesperson on rabies.
• Attends and participates in a variety of department-sponsored coalition meetings, Medi-Cal Managed Care Plan healthcare provider meetings, and local community meetings and coalitions that support Public Health programs.
• Maintains a close and collaborative working relationship with the Public Health Director, CAO, Board of Supervisors, and other Public Health providers; and
• Performs other related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications
Knowledge of:

• Reportable diseases including: clinical features, laboratory and diagnostic tests, modes of transmission, preventive measures, and related medical terminology
• Protocols and evidence-based practices for the control and containment of diseases and outbreaks.
• Practices and protocols for department clinic services, such as reproductive health, latent tuberculosis infection (LTBI) treatment, spirometry, travel, immunization Practices (ACIP) recommendations for childhood and adult immunizations.
• Public health disease surveillance practices and procedures, including systematic evaluation of surveillance systems and data quality.
• Epidemiology, principles and practices of research design, descriptive and analytical epidemiologic methods, as well as descriptive statistics and appropriate statistical tests.
• Federal, state and county laws, rules, regulations, codes and ordinances related to Public Health.
• Health promotion, health economics and health care evaluation.
• Cultural norms affecting health and disease transmission among specific populations in Butte County.
• County and department policies and procedures.
• Principles and practices of legal, ethical and professional rules of conduct.
• Local health systems, community resources and various community service programs.
• Modern equipment and communication tools used for business functions and program, project, and task coordination, including computers and software programs relevant to the work performed.

Ability To:

• Critically interpret data to examine for trends, unusual patterns, and errors.
• Prepare clear, accurate, well-organized reports, correspondence, policies and other written materials.
• Identify community assets and resources, and effectively presenting demographic, statistical, program and scientific information to public and professional audiences.
• Work effectively with individuals and groups to develop solutions for Public Health problems.
• Establish, maintain and foster effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Effectively represent the department and the County in meetings with governmental agencies, contractors, vendors, community groups, the public, and various business, professional, regulatory, and legislative organizations.
• Perform quantitative and qualitative analyses, interpret, draw conclusions, summarize, and present information and data in an effective manner.
• Understand, interpret, and apply pertinent laws, regulations, codes, and ordinances and County policies and procedures relevant to the work performed.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing, using appropriate English grammar and syntax.
• Effectively use computer systems, software applications, and modern business equipment relevant to the work performed to complete tasks.

Education and Experience:
Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:
Graduation from an accredited medical school; and
Two (2) years of experience in a management, supervisory or leadership role in Public Health or clinical settings.
Certifications and Licenses:

• Possess and maintain a valid license to practice medicine in the State of California.

• Possess or be eligible to obtain a Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) Registration, if necessary.

• Possess or be eligible to obtain a valid National Provider Identification (NPI) Number.

• Must possess a valid US driver's license upon date of application. Must obtain California driver's license following hire date per California DMV regulations.

Environmental Factors and Conditions/Physical Requirements
PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• May be required to perform duties offsite when necessary to conduct Public Health investigations or mitigation measures. There may be exposure to inclement weather, varying temperatures, uneven footing, and infectious diseases.
• Vision to read printed materials and a computer screen.
• Hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the telephone.
• Finger dexterity is needed to access, enter, and retrieve data using a computer keyboard or calculator and to operate standard office equipment.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Work is usually performed in an office environment or clinic setting.

EQUIPMENT AND TOOLS UTILIZED

• Standard equipment includes motor vehicle, personal computer and standard office equipment.
• Medical supplies and tools in the course of basic medical treatment in an outpatient clinic setting.
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) may be required.

Disaster Service Worker
All Butte County employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law (California Government Code Section 3100-3109). Employment with the County requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker related training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.
At-Will
THESE BENEFITS DO NOT APPLY TO EXTRA HELP EMPLOYEES
Cell Phone Allowance:
County issued cell phone or $70/month allowance with appointing authority approval.
Auto Allowance:
$250/month.
Holidays:
12 paid holidays per year.
Vacation:
0-4.99 years: 15 days/yr.; 5-9.99 years: 20 days/yr.; 10-19.99 years: 25 days/yr.; 20+ years: 27 days/yr. Note - accrued vacation leave may not be used until after six months of employment.
Administrative Leave:
10 days per year.
Sick Leave:
96 hours of sick leave are earned each year with no maximum accrual.
Bereavement Leave:
Maximum of 40 hours for each occurrence in the immediate family.
Health Plan including Dental Insurance and Vision Insurance:
Coverage under the Butte County Health Plan is for employees and their eligible dependents. Depending upon the plan selected by the employee, the County contributes a substantial amount of the total cost of the complete health package, which consists of medical, vision, and dental insurance. Currently, the amount the County contributes for family coverage is $1438.42/month. For those employees who have health coverage from other sources, and who elect to not participate in the Butte County Health Plan, the County offers a monthly taxable Cash-Back allowance. The current of the taxable Cash-Back allowance is $503.34 per month (prorated for less than fulltime employees). This benefit is $300 per month for Employees hired on or after January 1, 2014.
Life Insurance:
The County provides $25,000 in life insurance with additional coverage available at a minimal cost.
Retirement (Non-Safety):
The County is in the Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS) coordinated with Social Security.
"Classic Members"- 2% @ 55. Final compensation based on Single Highest Year. Employee responsible for full 7% employee share effective 1/1/2013.
"New Members" to PERS- 2% @ 62. Final compensation based on Highest Three Year Average. Employee responsible for one half (1/2) the normal cost of the CalPERS Pension. As of 10/1/13 this rate will be 11.0%
"New Member" is defined by law (PEPRA) as an "1) individual who has never been a member of any public retirement system prior to 1/1/2013 or 2) An individual who becomes a member of a public retirement system for the first time on or after January 1, 2013, and who was previously a member of a public retirement system, but who was not subject to reciprocity. or 3) An individual who was an active member in a public retirement system and who, after a break in service of more than six months, returned to active membership in that system with a new employer
Retirement (Safety):
The County is in the Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS) coordinated with Social Security.
"Classic Members"- 3% @ 50. Final compensation based on Single Highest Year. Employee responsible for full 9% employee share effective 1/1/2013.
"New Members" to PERS- 2.7% @ 57. Final compensation based on Highest Three Year Average. Employee responsible for one half (1/2) the normal cost of the CalPERS Pension. As of 10/1/13 this rate will be 11.0%
"New Member" is defined by law (PEPRA) as an "1) individual who has never been a members of any public retirement system prior to 1/1/2013 or 2) An individual who becomes a member of a public retirement system for the first time on or after January 1, 2013, and who was previously a member of a public retirement system, but who was no...