Health Officer

Public Health Director

This position is responsible for the overall management of the Rock County Public Health Department's programs, services, personnel, and budget. This position ensures that the department meets state and local statutes, rules, regulations and ordinances pertaining to the department's authority and responsibility as a level III health department. This position serves as the Health Officer as defined in Wis. Stats.251.06(3) and in that role coordinates with community leaders, health care system partners, and non-profit executives to promote health for all residents of the County and enforces state and local laws/ordinances when necessary to protect the public's health. This position exercises independent judgment in decision-making in complex and dynamic situations.

$56.70 - $61.75 Hourly

Public Health - North, 3328 N. Hwy 51, Janesville, WI

Full Time

Rock County

Salary: $56.70 - $61.75 Hourly

Location: Public Health - North, 3328 N. Hwy 51, Janesville, WI

Job Type: Full Time

Rock County

Rock County historic and cultural attractions include the City of Evansville historic district, Beloit College (an acclaimed liberal arts institution located in the City of Beloit) and the City of Janesville's Rotary Botanical Gardens and Tallman House (an exceptional example of Italian villa style architecture from the mid 1850's). The Cities of Janesville and Beloit have a combined symphony orchestra, as well as individual performing arts centers. The Rock County Fair and Riverfest are regional cultural celebrations held every summer in the Cities of Janesville and Beloit respectively. These Cities both have extensive park and open space networks, including portions of the Ice Age National Scenic Trail, a Statewide trail commemorating the State's geologic history. Additionally, the Rock River runs through these Cities, offering many recreational opportunities.