Public Health Officer

What We Offer

Pay

Annual base salary of $223,828 - $313,360.

• General salary increase of 3.5% effective December 22, 2024.
• New hires may be eligible for a one-time New Hire Incentive up to 10% of the current annual base wage (subject to the applicable section of the Management Resolution, Secs. 625 – 627).
• Educational Incentive: may be eligible for 2.5%, 3.5%, or 5%, based on completion of an associate, bachelor's, or master's degree from an accredited institution not required for the position.

Benefits

• Retirement/Social Security: Defined retirement benefits vest after 5 years of service. The County and you also each contribute to Social Security. More information.
• Health Plans: Medical, dental, and vision plans for you and your dependents. A flexible credit allowance of up to $23,530 annually.
• Flexible Spending Accounts: Reimbursement with pre-taxed dollars for IRS-approved dependent care and health care expenses.
• Executive Annual Leave: 248 hours earned per year, increasing to 288 hours after 5 years of service, to 328 hours after 10 years, and to 368 hours after 15 years. Credit for prior public service may be considered (Management Resolution, 1202).
• Annual Leave Redemption: Ability to “cash in” or redeem up to 100 hours of Annual Leave per year after using 80 hours of annual leave within the previous 12 months (Management Resolution, 1205).
• Holidays: 12 paid days per year, including 1 floating holiday to use at your discretion.
• Deferred Compensation: Option to contribute to the County's deferred compensation plans (IRS sections 401(k) and 457). County matches part of your 401(k) contribution up to 3% of your salary per pay period. After five years of continuous service, an additional 2% non-elective contribution is made to the 401(k) plan.
• Disability Plans
• Employee Assistance Program
• County-paid Life Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Benefit Reimbursement Program
• Wellness Program
• WorkLife Program (includes child care and elder care referrals)

This is an at-will position exempt from the provisions of the Civil Service Ordinance.