Health Officer (Certified)

at  City of Berkeley CA

BENEFITS OF WORKING FOR BERKELEY

Berkeley, California is a small city with a big reputation. At just ten square miles of land and seven square miles of water, Berkeley is famous around the globe as a center for academic achievement, scientific exploration, free speech, and the arts, and home to over 50 parks, a top-ranked university, and the largest public marina in the San Francisco Bay.
As an employer, the City of Berkeley offers all the benefits of a career in the public sector while fostering diversity, creativity, and innovation. Join a team of high-caliber, experienced staff with a shared mission of serving the Berkeley community and promoting an accessible, safe, healthy, environmentally-sound and culturally-rich city.

JOB OPPORTUNITY

Become a champion of public health in an iconic and innovative city! The City of Berkeley, California, is seeking an experienced Health Officer who will serve as the primary advisor to the Director of Health, Housing, and Community Services while also engaging on critical public health and related issues with the City Manager, City Council, and Commissions. The ideal candidate is a licensed physician with significant scientific and epidemiological knowledge. They will have excellent communication skills to be a trusted voice in the community, and political savvy to navigate the complex landscape of public health policy and administration. They will serve as a member of the Health, Housing, and Community Services executive team, ensuring efficiency and cohesion across the Department and providing indirect oversight of 11 public health nurses. This role is ideal for an influential leader who can communicate the Department’s vision and align its strategies with the City’s overarching goals. This visionary leader will drive initiatives to address community health challenges and improve the well-being of residents. Help position the City of Berkeley as a model for progressive and responsive public health leadership by applying today!
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MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• EXPERIENCE: Five (5) years of administrative or supervisory experience in providing public health services.

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