Public Health Clinic Nurse Supervisor and Public Health Infectious Disease Nurse SupervisorThe Department of Public Health is seeking to hire a Public Health Clinic Nurse Supervisor and Public Health Infectious Disease Nurse Supervisor. Apply now! For more details and to view our Information Flyer, click HERE.Clinic Public Health Nurse Supervisor:The Clinic Public Health Nurse Supervisor position is located at the Butte County Public Health Clinics in Oroville and Chico. Prior outpatient nursing experience is desirable. The Public Health Nurse Supervisor oversees the daily clinical operations of the nursing staff in the clinics and is an integral member of the Community Health Division leadership team. Additionally, this role includes responsibilities as the Childhood Lead Prevention Program (CLPP) Coordinator.Infectious Disease Control Public Health Nurse Supervisor:Infectious Disease Control: Public Health Nursing Supervisor provides programmatic and supervisory leadership for Public Health Nurses and related staff within the Infectious Disease Control (IDC) Program. The supervisor oversees infectious disease investigation and response for California Title 17 reportable diseases and conditions, immunization programs, infection prevention activities, and grant-funded initiatives supporting disease surveillance and outbreak response. Responsibilities include staff supervision, workload prioritization, quality assurance, performance management, and grant oversight to ensure compliance with state and federal requirements. The position works in close coordination with the Health Officer, Epidemiologist, Public Health Laboratory, Public Health Clinics, Environmental Health, and local healthcare facilities to ensure timely disease detection, reporting, and control. The supervisor serves as a key liaison with the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) and community partners, translating evolving regulatory guidance and best practices into local policy and operational workflows. This role requires strong public health informatics and computer skills used for disease surveillance and data management platforms to monitor, analyze, and report disease activity. The supervisor ensures accurate, timely data entry, analysis, and reporting in support of epidemiologic surveillance, outbreak management, and regulatory compliance.FLSA: ExemptUnder 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.Examples of Typical Job Functions: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.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, 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 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.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 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