Chief Deputy Health-Health Officer

Chief Deputy Health - Health Officer

Solano County is hiring for Chief Deputy Health - Health Officer!

This is an open and continuous recruitment that may close at any time without notice.

Please apply now for immediate consideration.

The Chief Deputy Health Health Officer serves as the Health Officer for Solano County, providing medical and public health leadership for one of the region's most diverse and rapidly growing communities. Reporting to the Director of Health and Social Services, this position oversees the Public Health and Medical service divisions within the Department and serves as the County's principal authority on matters affecting the health and safety of Solano residents.

As Health Officer, this role is charged with protecting, preserving, and promoting community health while fulfilling all duties required under the California Health and Safety Code, Title 17 of the California Code of Regulations, and related state and federal laws. The position directs and coordinates activities that prevent disease, promote wellness, and ensure equitable access to health resources across Solano County's cities and unincorporated areas.

As the County's public health voice, the Health Officer must be media-savvy, approachable, and community-mindedable to appear on camera, respond to press inquiries, and participate in public events with professionalism and warmth. This role requires both medical expertise and the interpersonal skill to connect with diverse audiences across Solano County.

To learn more about the position, view the recruitment brochure.

Submit cover letter and resume to:

Craig Southerland

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Americans with Disabilities Act 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 need an accommodation during any phase of the recruitment/testing/examination process (as detailed in the "Selection Process"), must complete the following Request for Testing Accommodation by Applicants with Disabilities Form. This form must be received in the Human Resources Department by the application review deadline. Applicants will be contacted to discuss the specifics of the request.

Benefits

We offer a benefits package to employees which includes health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, holidays, vacation, and sick leave. To learn more, view our benefits summaries for executive and senior management.