Known as “The Land of Natural Wealth and Beauty,” the Northern California County of Butte offers natural splendor, a diverse population, and now a position for Director of Public Health.

For the qualified individual, serving the Director of Public Health presents an opportunity to grow professionally in a county that presents both natural and urban delights. The County’s border is formed by the Sacramento River – one of two rivers that flow year round – and there are multiple local state parks, as well as several national forests. For urban entertainment, the County seat of Chico with nearly 90,000 residents and is home to CSU Chico and parks.

The position, which is based in the city of Oroville, will have broad responsibilities and oversight of a department that is responsible for services in the County’s five incorporated cities and numerous unincorporated communities. To ensure the effective management of the department, the next Director of Public Health is expected to have executive level health and/or health and human services management experience. The successful applicant will have an in depth knowledge of emerging health and system issues in California and will be experienced in working with and adapting to the needs of the constituents of elected officials in local government.  

Other requested skills and experience include dealing with internal departmental issues such as human resources including experience with related unions, budgeting and strategic planning, as well as experience with operations in such areas as Information Systems and facilities management.

The full-time position comes with comprehensive benefits including medical, dental and vision insurance; paid time off and PERS retirement. The annual salary range is $128,216-$156,709.

 

Applications will be accepted until 11/15/2012 5:00 pm. Learn more about this opportunity and apply online at http://agency.governmentjobs.com/buttecountyca/default.cfm or search Butte County Human Resources.

If you have questions you can email Rob Barth rbarth@buttecounty.net or Sheri Waters swaters@buttecounty.net.