Public Health Officer - Extra Help: $200/HourThe Del Norte County Department of Health and Human Services is seeking a qualified candidate to fill one (1) vacancy for the position of Public Health Officer (Extra Help). This position is classified as Temporary/Extra Help. The Extra Help Public Health Officer serves as the County's medical/public health authority to enforce local health orders, ordinances, and statutes to assure the effectiveness of mandated health protection functions in the absence of the incumbent Public Health Officer. Under general administrative policy and general direction of the Director of Health and Human Services, the Extra Help Public Health Officer will serve as a key figure in maintaining the continuity of public health services during critical times, ensuring the well-being of the community. This position requires an individual with an understanding of public health policies, emergency response, and the ability to make critical decisions in a dynamic environment. The Extra Help Public Health Officer must be familiar with authorizing statutes and be able to fill in and perform the duties of the Health Officer on a temporary basis, as needed.Essential job duties may include any of the following tasks, knowledge, skills 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. Duties include, but are not limited to the following:Fill in and assume the duties of the Public Health Officer as needed on a temporary basis.Assume leadership in the absence of the Health Officer to manage public health emergencies, outbreaks, and crises effectively.Coordinate or integrate the resources of health care institutions, social service agencies, public safety workers, or other organizations to improve the community health.Review, interpret, and apply public health policies and regulations to guide decision-making and compliance during the Health Officer's absence.Stay updated on state and federal guidelines to ensure adherence to current best practices.Monitor and analyze public health data to identify trends, potential outbreaks, and emerging health threats.Identify populations at risk for specific preventable diseases, injuries, or hazards.Develop or implement interventions to address behavioral causes of diseases.Interface with the professional medical community to assure knowledge of ongoing and emerging public health threats, current and new developments in standards or care, mandatory reporting requirements and appropriate interventions to reduce transmission of communicable disease.Work with governmental, public, and private agencies in programs concerning public health.Act as a consultant to professional staff members and members of the medical profession on matters concerning public health.Provide professional supervision to public health nurses and staff.Minimum Qualifications:In accordance with Section 454 of the California Health and Safety Code, must be a graduate of a medical school in good standing and repute.Must possess a valid license to practice medicine in the State of California issued by the Board of Medical Quality Assurance.Must possess a valid California driver's license.Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:Knowledge of public health theories, principles, and practicesKnowledge of applicable federal state laws and regulationsKnowledge of disease prevention, health promotion, and epidemiological methodsUnderstanding of social determinants of health and the ability to address health disparitiesKnowledge of emergency response planning and executionExperience working with healthcare professionals, emergency responders, community leaders, and government agenciesUnderstanding of ethical considerations and the ability to make decisions that prioritize public health and community well-beingAbility to communicate effectively during crisis situations, ensuring accurate and timely information reaches the public, stakeholders, and relevant authorities.Selection Process:The County of Del Norte does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, religion, gender, age, sexual preference, or disability in any of its programs, activities, or hiring practices. All applications will be reviewed and those individuals with backgrounds most closely meeting the needs of the county will be selected for further review. In the event of a large number of qualifying applicants, a written examination may be given to determine which applicants will be invited to attend an oral interview. An eligibility list will be established upon completion of the oral interviews. Expenses (i.e. travel, food, lodging) incurred in connection with the interview shall be the burden of the applicant. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if special accommodations are necessary at any stage of the selection process, please contact the Human Resources Office prior to the interview/examination so that appropriate arrangements can be made.Condition of Employment:In compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act, Del Norte County is required to verify, within three days of employment of any person, that he/she is: 1) a citizen or national of the United States; 2) an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence or authorized by the Immigration and Naturalization Service to work in the United States.Disaster Service Workers: All County of Del Norte employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through State law (California Government Code Section 3100-3109). Employment with the County of Del Norte requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Work related training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.Equal Opportunity Statement:Del Norte County is an equal opportunity employer hiring employment eligible applicants. Disabled applicants who require special testing arrangements should contact the Human Resources Department prior to the filing deadline. In accordance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act, applicants must provide acceptable proof of identity or authorization to work in the United States. A thorough background investigation will be conducted prior to employment. The investigation may include reference checks, fingerprinting, credit check, driver history and inquiry to local, state and federal files to obtain criminal history information. All applicants who meet the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the selection process. Selection processes may include, but are not limited to, one or more of the following: application review, competitive screening, written examination, performance examination, and/or oral examination. This bulletin is solely for the purpose of announcing a job opening. It does not constitute a contract, expressed or implied, and any provisions contained herein may be modified or revised without notice.