What are the responsibilities and job description for the County Health Officer position at Merced County?
Examples of Duties
Please Note: This is an at-will classification under the direction of and serves at the pleasure of the Public Health Director.
Duties may include, but are not limited to the following:
Minimum Qualifications
Graduation from an accredited medical school.
License
Possession of a valid license to practice medicine in the State of California at the time of appointment.
Possess a valid California driver's license at time of appointment and maintain.
Essential Functions
EXPENSE ALLOWANCE
$100 per month expense allowance.
HOLIDAYS & LEAVES
MANAGEMENT LEAVE
96 hours per Fiscal Year.
VACATION
10 days the first 5 years of continuous employment (limited to a maximum of 160 hours), 15 days in the second 5 years of continuous employment (limited to a maximum of 240 hours), and 20 days after 10 years of continuous employment (limited to a maximum of 320 hours). Optional annual sell back of a portion of accumulated vacation leave hours (maximum - 40 hours).
SICK LEAVE
0.0625 hours sick leave for each paid regularly scheduled work hour. 16 days (130 hours per year) with unlimited accumulation. Optional annual buy back of a portion of accumulated sick leave hours upon meeting certain criteria.
HOLIDAYS
Twelve paid holidays annually plus two optional holidays.
BEREAVEMENT LEAVE
Five (5) regularly scheduled workdays.
INSURANCE
HEALTH INSURANCE
Medical Insurance - Merced County offers multiple Medical Plans and contributes towards employee and dependent premiums. Medical plan availability varies based on bargaining units.
Management Disability Insurance – Unrepresented Management Levels A-E - 100% premium paid by employer
LIFE INSURANCE
County-paid Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
RETIREMENT
Deferred Compensation
The County offers a 457 Deferred Compensation Plan. Employees choose their investment funds and can make pretax contributions to the plan up to the maximum allowable.
Extra Help Employees Do Not Qualify For County Benefits.
MERCED COUNTY EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT ASSOCIATION
The retirement plan is a defined benefit plan administered pursuant to the County Employees Retirement Law of 1937 and other provisions of the California Government Code. MCERA members also pay into Social Security. The applicable benefit formula is dependent upon your hire date with an MCERA employer; your pension amount will be determined by your age, years of service and final compensation amount.
EMPLOYEE PROGRAMS
EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (EAP)
Anthem EAP services provide up to five face-to-face counseling sessions per incident and provides a toll-free "800" hotline available 24/7 for emergencies and crisis intervention. EAP services include counseling services, legal services, financial services and work-life resource services.
EMPLOYEE TICKETS, COUPONS, and DISCOUNTS
The County of Merced has partnered with Employee Savings Tickets to provide discounted coupons and tickets for all county employees to attractions throughout the state and out-of-state. The discounts and coupons are available for shopping, movies, sporting events, theme parks, zoos and aquariums and much more.
THIS BULLETIN IS NOT A CONTRACT AND DOES NOT CREATE CONTRACTUAL OR LEGAL RIGHTS ON BEHALF OF ANY EMPLOYEE. THIS BULLETIN IS SUBJECT OF BEING SUPPLEMENTED, MODIFIED, WITHDRAWN OR OTHERWISE CHANGED PENDING LABOR AGREEMENTS AND/OR AT THE DISCRETION OF THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER OR AS THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS DEEM NECESSARY.
For answers to specific questions regarding employee benefits, please call Human Resources at 209.385.7682
01
Do you have a valid license as a Physician & Surgeon from the Medical Board of California? If yes, please provide license number and expiration date.
02
Do you have a valid DEA certificate for the prescription of controlled medications? If yes, please provide certification number and expiration date.
03
Are you Board Certified? If Board Certified, please provide number and in what area of practice.
04
Are you Board Eligible? If Board eligible, how many hours are needed to sit for state exam?
05
Do you have two years' experience in a highly responsible management or administrative capacity in the following areas: Public Health, large health care agency, primary/family/adult/maternal child health or comparable field? If yes, please provide a brief summary of your roles and responsibilities.
Please Note: This is an at-will classification under the direction of and serves at the pleasure of the Public Health Director.
Duties may include, but are not limited to the following:
- Provides medical consultation to public and environmental health programs in compliance with California Health and Safety Codes and local ordinances.
- Maintains high visibility and expertise on community health issues and fosters community partnerships and collaboration.
- Enforces federal, state and local public health laws.
- Serves as the Registrar for births and deaths.
- Serves as a First 5 Commissioner
- Provides medical oversight to clinical and case investigation activities related to sexually transmitted diseases, tuberculosis, immunization and jail medical services.
- Provides medical review and oversight to maternal and child health programs such as the California Children's Services Program's Medical Therapy Unit.
- Consults with the Director and other staff on population based public health practices and activities.
- Consults with the Department's Epidemiologists on communicable disease surveillance and investigations and/or population health analytics.
- Responsible for the development of medically oriented policies, procedures and protocols.
- May serve as the Operational Area Disaster Medical Health Coordinator and/or provide medical leadership during a public health threat or emergency.
- May provide medical oversight for the Local Emergency Medical Services System including medical requirements and licensure of participants in a medical reserve corp.
Minimum Qualifications
Graduation from an accredited medical school.
License
Possession of a valid license to practice medicine in the State of California at the time of appointment.
Possess a valid California driver's license at time of appointment and maintain.
Essential Functions
- Apply principles and techniques of modern medicine and public health.
- Possess strong written and oral communication skills.
- Analyze data, interpret policies, procedures and regulations, and develop appropriate conclusions.
- Meet deadlines under stressful conditions; complete multiple priority projects with conflicting deadlines.
- Operate a personal computer and other office equipment.
- Resolve conflicts; respond appropriately to complaints; establish, implement and achieve goals.
- Maintain confidential information in accordance with legal standards and/or County regulations.
- Train, and provide medical oversight and consultation to staff.
- Frequent use of depth perception, peripheral vision and color perception.
- Frequently lift, carry, reach, push, pull, twist and manipulate large and small objects.
- Frequent use of hand-eye coordination; repetitive hand and arm motion; frequent holding and grasping.
- Occasionally lift and carry up to 40 pounds.
- Regular attendance is an essential function.
- The principles and practices of modern medicine including preventive and primary health care.
- Public health sciences, epidemiology, maternal and child health, environmental health and public health medical science and its application.
- Principles and practices of public health programs; community health issues, needs, and problems.
- State Health and Safety Codes and relevant health laws, local health ordinances and political issues that impact public health.
- Organization of County Health Department and general operating policies and functions of the State Department of Health Services.
- The sociological and cultural issues involved in a public health programs.
- Accurately perform public health related medical diagnosis and treatment.
- Plan, organize, develop and manage multiple operations and functions.
- Develop, organize, analyze, and interpret statistical data.
- Assist, train, and provide medical consultation to staff in planning, organizing and executing their work.
- Analyze issues and develop effective solutions.
- Use sound medical judgment in applying policies, laws and ordinances.
- Coordinate assigned Public Health duties with community organizations and government agencies.
- Establish and maintain cooperative relationships with those contacted during the course of the work.
- Provide briefings and/or presentations on current public health issues for professional and lay audiences.
EXPENSE ALLOWANCE
$100 per month expense allowance.
HOLIDAYS & LEAVES
MANAGEMENT LEAVE
96 hours per Fiscal Year.
VACATION
10 days the first 5 years of continuous employment (limited to a maximum of 160 hours), 15 days in the second 5 years of continuous employment (limited to a maximum of 240 hours), and 20 days after 10 years of continuous employment (limited to a maximum of 320 hours). Optional annual sell back of a portion of accumulated vacation leave hours (maximum - 40 hours).
SICK LEAVE
0.0625 hours sick leave for each paid regularly scheduled work hour. 16 days (130 hours per year) with unlimited accumulation. Optional annual buy back of a portion of accumulated sick leave hours upon meeting certain criteria.
HOLIDAYS
Twelve paid holidays annually plus two optional holidays.
BEREAVEMENT LEAVE
Five (5) regularly scheduled workdays.
INSURANCE
HEALTH INSURANCE
Medical Insurance - Merced County offers multiple Medical Plans and contributes towards employee and dependent premiums. Medical plan availability varies based on bargaining units.
- Anthem 500 EPO
- Anthem 1500 EPO
- Anthem HDHP (High Deductible Medical Plan) with Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Anthem HDHP (High Deductible Medical Plan) without Health Savings Account (HSA)
- County pays 100% of the premium for employees and 50% for dependent(s)
- County pays 100% of the premium for employees and 50% for dependent(s)
Management Disability Insurance – Unrepresented Management Levels A-E - 100% premium paid by employer
LIFE INSURANCE
County-paid Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
- Unit 20 Unrepresented Management:
- Level A & B $85,000
- Level C $55,000
- Level D & E $35,000
RETIREMENT
Deferred Compensation
The County offers a 457 Deferred Compensation Plan. Employees choose their investment funds and can make pretax contributions to the plan up to the maximum allowable.
Extra Help Employees Do Not Qualify For County Benefits.
MERCED COUNTY EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT ASSOCIATION
The retirement plan is a defined benefit plan administered pursuant to the County Employees Retirement Law of 1937 and other provisions of the California Government Code. MCERA members also pay into Social Security. The applicable benefit formula is dependent upon your hire date with an MCERA employer; your pension amount will be determined by your age, years of service and final compensation amount.
EMPLOYEE PROGRAMS
EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (EAP)
Anthem EAP services provide up to five face-to-face counseling sessions per incident and provides a toll-free "800" hotline available 24/7 for emergencies and crisis intervention. EAP services include counseling services, legal services, financial services and work-life resource services.
EMPLOYEE TICKETS, COUPONS, and DISCOUNTS
The County of Merced has partnered with Employee Savings Tickets to provide discounted coupons and tickets for all county employees to attractions throughout the state and out-of-state. The discounts and coupons are available for shopping, movies, sporting events, theme parks, zoos and aquariums and much more.
THIS BULLETIN IS NOT A CONTRACT AND DOES NOT CREATE CONTRACTUAL OR LEGAL RIGHTS ON BEHALF OF ANY EMPLOYEE. THIS BULLETIN IS SUBJECT OF BEING SUPPLEMENTED, MODIFIED, WITHDRAWN OR OTHERWISE CHANGED PENDING LABOR AGREEMENTS AND/OR AT THE DISCRETION OF THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER OR AS THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS DEEM NECESSARY.
For answers to specific questions regarding employee benefits, please call Human Resources at 209.385.7682
01
Do you have a valid license as a Physician & Surgeon from the Medical Board of California? If yes, please provide license number and expiration date.
02
Do you have a valid DEA certificate for the prescription of controlled medications? If yes, please provide certification number and expiration date.
03
Are you Board Certified? If Board Certified, please provide number and in what area of practice.
04
Are you Board Eligible? If Board eligible, how many hours are needed to sit for state exam?
05
Do you have two years' experience in a highly responsible management or administrative capacity in the following areas: Public Health, large health care agency, primary/family/adult/maternal child health or comparable field? If yes, please provide a brief summary of your roles and responsibilities.
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