Public Health Nurse Supervisor

Salary : $98,280.00 - $131,747.20 Annually
Location : Oroville/Chico Area, CA
Job Type: Regular Help
Job Number: 2613110159
Department: Public Health Department
Opening Date: 08/03/2026
Closing Date: Continuous


Summary
This classification is scheduled to receive a 5% COLA effective July 2027.
The Department of Public Health is seeking to hire a

Public Health Nurse Supervisor.

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Public Health Nurse Supervisor:


The California Children's Services (CCS) Public Health Nurse Supervisor position is based at the Butte County Public Health office in Chico. The selected candidate will oversee the CCS Program staff and is an integral member of the Community Health Division leadership team.

Experience with California Children's Services and case management is highly desirable.
Note: A training and experience evaluation may be utilized to determine an applicant's ranking among qualified candidates. Based upon information provided in this application including responses to supplemental questions, an applicant's education, training and experience (full-time equivalent) may be evaluated. Applicants should provide thoughtful and thorough responses to supplemental questions as they play an important role in this recruitment process. All qualifying work experience that is described or included in responses to supplemental questions MUST also be included and detailed in the "Work Experience" section of this application. "See Resume" is not an acceptable response for any supplemental question.
FLSA: Exempt

DEFINITION

Under general direction, plans, supervises, organizes, coordinates, and reviews the work of staff performing a variety of nursing care services in the examination and treatment of clients in various settings including health assessments, case management, care coordination, instruction, counseling and referral services, and education to high risk and special populations for the prevention and mitigation of diseases and adverse health conditions; assumes programmatic and budgetary responsibility for assigned public health nursing program(s); provides responsible staff support to management in areas of expertise; and performs related duties as assigned.


SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

Receives general direction from the Community Health Division Director or designee. Exercises direct supervision over professional, technical, and administrative staff.


CLASS CHARACTERISTICS

This is the full supervisory-level class in the Public Health Nurse series that exercises independent judgment on diverse and specialized public health nursing programs and services with accountability and ongoing decision-making responsibilities associated with the work. Incumbents are responsible for planning, organizing, supervising, reviewing and evaluating the work of assigned staff and for oversight of a variety of public health nursing programs and are responsible for providing professional level support to management in a variety of areas. Performance of the work requires the use of independence, initiative, and discretion within established guidelines.

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.

• Plans, organizes, assigns, supervises, and reviews the work of assigned staff responsible for the provision of public health nursing care services, including health assessments, case management, care coordination, instruction, counseling and referral services, and education to high risk and special populations for the prevention and mitigation of diseases and adverse health conditions; performs professional nursing duties in support of public health programs.
• Evaluates employee performance, counsels employees, and effectively recommends initial disciplinary action; assists in selection and promotion; acts as preceptor for nursing students from local colleges as they complete their clinical experience in community nursing.
• Trains staff in work and safety procedures and in the operation and use of equipment; implements training procedures and standards.
• Monitors operations and activities of assigned program(s) or functional area of responsibility; identifies opportunities for improving service delivery methods and procedures; provides recommendations concerning best practices and process changes; reviews with management staff; implements improvements.
• Assists with planning, implementing, and evaluating public heath nursing programs and services; coordinates program development and planning according to scope of work; directs the provision of services including direct and indirect services; and evaluates program quality and effectiveness of services; provides recommendations for program modifications and improvements.
• Determines and recommends equipment, materials, and staffing needs for the assigned programs and activities; monitors, controls, and orders supplies and equipment.
• Provides technical consultation and guidance to staff members on difficult client cases and manages the most complex and/or highly sensitive cases; reviews and approves assessments, reports, and other documentation prepared by staff.
• Conducts fiscal planning and budget or grant preparation, including strategic planning for budget or grant implementation; identifies alternative funding sources and coordinates grant applications; secures funding; and tracks grant expenditures in collaboration with the Community Health Division Director.
• Supervises the preparation and maintenance of reports, records, and files including program activities and accomplishments, projection of future program direction, and intended program plan; ensures compliance with program documentation and reporting requirements.
• Receives and responds to inquiries, concerns, and complaints regarding assigned programs, activities, and staff; investigates complaints and recommends corrective actions.
• Works collaboratively with partnering agencies and programs, treatment providers, community groups, and others in the coordination and provision of public health programs and services.
• Conducts the full range of Public Health Nurse duties on more complex cases; performs a variety of nursing and coordinative duties in the provision of public health services to special populations and high risk, high acuity clients and their families to enhance the health and safety of the community; treats and prevents the spread of communicable diseases; addresses prenatal, child, and adolescent health care concerns; identifies and prevents child and elder abuse and neglect; provides resources for healthy living choices for the populations served; and participates in multi-disciplinary team meetings.
• Conducts the full range of Public Health Nurse duties on more complex cases; performs a variety of nursing and coordinative duties in the provision of public health services to special populations and high risk, high acuity clients and their families to enhance the health and safety of the community; treats and prevents the spread of communicable diseases; addresses prenatal, child, and adolescent health care concerns; identifies and prevents child and elder abuse and neglect; provides resources for healthy living choices for the populations served; and participates in multi-disciplinary team meetings.
• Reviews current developments related to legislation, rules, and regulations impacting public health nursing programs; conducts research; evaluates implications for the County; implements policies, procedures and training programs in response to mandated requirements.
• Represents the County and department in professional, committee, and partner agency meetings.
• Stays abreast of new trends and innovations in the field of public health nursing and other services.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications
Knowledge of:

• Principles and practices of employee supervision, including work planning, assignment review and evaluation, discipline, and the training of staff in work procedures.
• Principles and practices of leadership.
• Operations and services of comprehensive public health nursing programs.
• Principles and practices of public health nursing program development and implementation.
• Principles and practices of grant sourcing, funding, applications and reporting.
• Principles, practices, and current trends of public health nursing, including population-based nursing practices in high risk and high acuity populations.
• Applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and ordinances relevant to assigned area of responsibility, including the California Nursing Practice Act.
• Demographic, biostatistical, and data collection methods utilized in evaluating public health needs and problems.
• Major health concerns and risk factors and predominant diseases of the populations served.
• Principles, practices, and techniques of developing and delivering public health education and outreach in a variety of formats.
• Principles and practices of public health case management and coordinative care.
• Principles, practices, and techniques used to assess the physical, mental, and developmental health of children and adults.
• Principles and practices of prenatal and postpartum healthcare.
• Detection, prevention, intervention, and reporting requirements for family violence, including child, spouse, and elder abuse and neglect.
• Principles, practices, and techniques of developing and delivering public health education and outreach in a variety of formats.
• Pathophysiology of the major causes of illness and disease.
• The role of proper nutrition in developing and maintaining good health in children, adults, and the elderly.
• Principles, practices, and methods in the treatment and prevention of communicable disease.
• Community resources for the provision of public health services, including social services and financial support resources.
• Principles, practices, and methods in the treatment and prevention of communicable disease.
• Community resources for the provision of public health services including social services and financial support resources.
• Principles and techniques for working with groups and fostering effective team interaction to ensure teamwork is conducted smoothly.
• Techniques for providing a high level of customer service by effectively dealing with the public, vendors, contractors, and County staff.
• The structure and content of the English language, including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
• Modern equipment and communication tools used for business functions and program, project, and task coordination, including computers and software programs relevant to work performed.

Ability To:

• Select and supervise staff, provide training and development opportunities, ensure work is performed effectively and evaluate performance in an objective and positive manner.
• Assist in developing and implementing goals, objectives, practices, policies, procedures, and work standards.
• Identify community health needs through analysis of demographic and biostatistical data and information.
• Identify risk factors and develop comprehensive health plans for mitigation and prevention of diseases and other adverse health conditions.
• Identify community health needs through analysis of epidemiological data and information.
• Coordinate programs and services across a broad range of disciplinary practices for patients with multiple risk factors for adverse health conditions.
• Monitor and prepare reports on grant funding.
• Conduct evaluations on nursing program effectiveness and recommend needed changes.
• Prepare clear, complete, and accurate documentation, reports, and other written correspondence.
• Perform nursing assessment and selected diagnostic tests; administer prescribed treatments; manage a complex caseload; establish priorities for case management, treatment and referrals; interview and counsel clients on health-related matters.
• Analyze situations accurately and take effective courses of action.
• Apply the principles of epidemiology to a broad range of social, health, and wellness concerns.
• Prepare concise and accurate reports and charts regarding client care and treatment and program administration.
• Follow established policies, procedures, protocols, and standards, including safety regulations.
• Coordinate services across a broad range of disciplinary practices for patients with multiple risk factors for adverse health conditions.
• Understand, interpret, and apply applicable state and federal laws, regulations and guidelines.
• Effectively represent the department and the County in meetings with governmental agencies; community groups; various business, professional, and regulatory organizations; and in meetings with individuals.
• Independently organize work, set priorities, meet critical deadlines and follow-up on assignments.
• Use tact, initiative, prudence, and independent judgment within general policy, procedural, and legal guidelines.
• Effectively use computer systems, software applications relevant to work performed and modern business equipment to perform a variety of work tasks.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing, using appropriate English grammar and syntax.
• Establish, maintain, and foster positive and effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Education and Experience:

Any combination of training, experience and educational degrees that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. Substitutions will be made on a year for year basis. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:


Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in nursing; and


Four (4) years of increasingly responsible nursing experience in a public or community health setting, including one (1) year in a lead or charge capacity.


Certifications and Licenses:

• Must possess and maintain a valid license as a Registered Nurse and a valid Public Health Nurse Certificate issued by the California Board of Registered Nursing.
• Must possess and maintain valid Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification.
• 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

• Mobility to work in a standard office setting, or clinical setting, and use standard office equipment, including a computer and medical equipment; to operate a motor vehicle to visit various County sites; standing in work areas and walking between work areas may be required; travel to various clinical, community, and home settings may be required; occasionally bend, stoop, kneel, reach, push, and pull drawers open and closed to retrieve and file information; ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects up to 25 pounds.
• Vision to assess emergency situations, including medical incidents and to read printed material and a computer screen.
• Hearing and speech to communicate in person, before groups, and over the telephone.
• Finger dexterity is needed to access, enter, and retrieve data using a computer keyboard, typewriter keyboard, or calculator and to operate standard office and medical equipment.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Employees primarily work in an office environment with moderate noise levels and controlled temperature conditions.
• Incumbents may be exposed to blood and bodily fluids in the performance of their assigned duties.
• Employees may interact with members of the public or with staff under emotionally stressful conditions while interpreting and enforcing departmental policies and procedures.

EQUIPMENT AND TOOLS UTILIZED

• Equipment utilized includes personal computer, fax machine, standard office equipment, county car, lab supplies, scale, and other medical and laboratory equipment.

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.
Teamsters-Mid Management Benefits Summary

THESE BENEFITS DO NOT APPLY TO EXTRA HELP EMPLOYEES

Salary Step Increases:
The beginning salary and the top of the salary range are usually shown on the job announcement. Upon satisfactory service, salary increases of approximately 5% may be given annually until the top of the salary range has been attained.

Longevity Pay: 2.5% at 10 years, 2.5% at 15 years, 2.5% at 20 years, for a total 7.5% after 20 years of service.


Cell Phone Allowance:
County issued cell phone or $70/month allowance with appointing authority approval.


Uniform Allowance:

$14.00-$21.00/mo. For eligible classifications only. Varies by classification.


Public Safety Dispatcher Pay:
Employees that possess an Intermediate POST Dispatcher Certificate will receive an additional 3.5% of base pay, 4.5% for Advanced POST Dispatcher Certificate, and 2.5% for Supervisory POST Dispatcher Certificate.


Boot Allowance:

Members of this Unit shall be eligible for a work boot/footwear reimbursement up to $275.00 annually. For eligible classifications only. This reimbursement shall be for the purchase, maintenance and/or repair of safety boots/shoes authorized by the Department Head.


Holidays:
13 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.


Administrative Leave:
7 days per year for FLSA Exempt employees.


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 toward family coverage is $ 1,438.42 per 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 $550.00 per month (prorated for less than fulltime employees).

Teamsters-Mid Management Medical Insurance Plans and Rates

Life Insurance:
The County provides $25,000 in life insurance with additional coverage available at a minimal cost.


Retirement:
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.
"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


Deferred Compensation:
The County offers a 457 Deferred Compensation program. Deposits into this plan are strictly voluntary and are made through a payroll deduction on a tax-deferred basis. The County does not make contributions to the employees' Deferred Compensation accounts.


Disability Insurance:
For short-term disability, the County participates in California State Disability Insurance (SDI) fund. County employees are also covered by an employee-paid long-term disability program. The long-term disability insurance benefit is 60% of the disabled employee's biweekly wage.


Flexible Spending Program:
County employees can elect to participate in a Flexible Spending Program. This program allows employees to use pre-tax dollars to pay for certain health care and/or dependent care expenses. In addition, employees can choose to have their portion of the monthly Health Plan premium withheld from their checks on a pre-tax basis as well. Generally, employees who participate in the Flexible Spending Program have less taxes withheld for their payroll checks than if they had elected not to do so.


Tuition Reimbursement:
Up to $500/year.


Employee Assistance Program (EAP):
The County of Butte provides an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and their eligible dependents. The EAP offers confidential, professional counseling services.
Refer to specific labor agreements (BCEA-General) for additional benefit information.


BUTTE COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

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Comments, please email:
01


Any combination of training, experience and educational degrees that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. Substitutions will be made on a year for year basis. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in nursing; and Four (4) years of increasingly responsible nursing experience in a public or community health setting, including one (1) year in a lead or charge capacity. *Please explain how you meet the minimum qualifications listed. In your explanation, please include reference to work experience detailed in this application.
02


What answer accurately reflects the number of years' experience of lead or supervisor experience.*One year equals 2,080 hours.

• Less than one year
• 1-2 years
• 2-3 years
• 3-4 years
• More than 5 years

03


Please reference your Supervisory, Lead or Charge work experience listed in this application to support your answer to the previous question.
04


You MUST have a Public Health Nurse Certificate to qualify for this position.Do you possess a Public Health Nurse certificate?

• Yes
• No

05


You MUST be licensed as a Registered Nurse from the State of California, to qualify for this position.Are you licensed as a Registered Nurse from the State of California?

• Yes
• No

06


Please list both of your required license/certificate numbers.
07


What is your highest level of education?

• High school diploma or GED equivalent
• Some college
• Associate's degree
• Bachelor's degree
• Master's degree or higher
• None of the above

08


Do you possess a US Driver's License?

• Yes
• No

09


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