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Public Health Nurse Manager

Recruitment #14-336010-01

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Introduction

Positively Impact the Lives of Seniors and the Disabled!

The Health and Social Services (H&SS) Department’s responsibilities include providing health, mental health, substance abuse and social services to the community as well as administering federal, state and local public assistance programs.  

The Position

The Public Health Nurse Manager is a member of the Health and Social Services Department’s management team. The current opening provides management oversight over public health services in the Older and Disabled Adult Services Division, as well as Adult Protective Services, and In-Home Support Services.  As the incumbent you will oversee approximately 65 staff, ensure a Coordinated Care Services Delivery System is maintained and developed under the regulations  of the Affordable Care Act, make policy recommendations to the Deputy Director, and participates in State planning meetings to develop program guidelines. You will work closely with local hospitals and healthcare providers to maximize opportunities for One Stop Access for seniors and the disabled in the community.  

Position requirements:

Experience: Three years of general public health or mental health nursing experience, depending on the area of assignment, which includes one year of supervisory and/or program coordinator responsibility.

Education: A Bachelor’s degree is required from an accredited college or university in Public Health or Nursing Administration. A Master’s degree is desirable.

Special requirements: Possession of a valid Registered Nurse license issued by California Board of Registered Nursing. Possession of a California State Public Health nursing certificate for positions allocated to the Public Health section of the nursing Division.  Possession of or ability to obtain a valid Class C California driver’s license may be required. Must possess current CPR card. 

For a full class description which includes examples of duties, please visit our website at http://www.solanocounty.com/civicax/filebank/blobdload.aspx?blobid=15982

BENEFITS

Solano County offers a comprehensive benefit package to full and part-time employees which includes a cafeteria-style medical package with health benefits offered through CalPERS. The County contributes 75% of the Kaiser family rate for the Bay area for coverage that begins the first of the month following date of hire. The County offers a cash back provision for those who choose employee-only medical coverage or those who waive medical insurance coverage.
Dental and vision insurances for the employee and eligible dependents are paid 100% by the County. Solano County participates in CalPERS retirement, and contributes to Social Security.
Vacation is accrued at approximately 10 days per year for the first 78 full time pay periods (approximately 3 years). Sick leave accrues at approximately 12 days per year. Additionally, the County observes 12 fixed, paid holidays per year.
Effective July 1 of each year, employees in this barganing unit are granted 80 hours of Administrative Leave. To review complete benefits information, please visit: http://www.solanocounty.com/civica/filebank/blobdload.asp?BlobID=16483

Selection Process

Deadline to submit application: 5:00pm,  January 9, 2015 

Qualifications Review (Tentative): Week of January 12, 2015  

Oral Board Interview (Tentative): Week of January 19, 2015

 

 

Based on the information provided in the application documents, the best qualified applicants will be invited for further examination. All applicants meeting the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the examination. Depending upon the number of applications received, the selection process may consist of an initial application screening, a mandatory information meeting, a written and/or practical exam, an oral interview, or any combination listed. Information contained herein does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract.     All potential new hires and employees considered for promotion to management, confidential positions or unrepresented positions will be subject to a background and reference check.  These provisions are subject to change.  

 

How to Apply

All additional application materials as requested in the job announcement (e.g. copies of diploma and/or transcripts, certificates, DD-214) must be submitted with a document cover sheet, available on the employment website or at the Department of Human Resources’ office,  and are due by the final filing date. Previously submitted application materials .e.g., copies of diploma and/or transcripts, etc.) for prior recruitments will not be applied for this recruitment but must be re-submitted for this recruitment.

 

Please visit the County of Solano website, www.jobsatsolanocounty.com, to apply.  Any further questions can be directed to the Department of Human Resources at (707) 784-6170 or at 675 Texas Street, Suite 1800 Fairfield 94533.  The office is open Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.  Paper applications may be completed in person during office hours. EOE/AA

Supplemental Questionnaire

1. Below best describes my Public Health Nursing Experience.

    a) I have three or more years of Public Health Nursing experience.

    b) I have less than three years of Public Health Nursing experience.

    c) I have no relevant Public Health Nursing experience.

2. Below best describes my supervisor experience.

    a) I have one year or more supervisory experience.

    b) I have less than 1 year of supervisory experience.

    c) I have no supervisory experience

3. Below best describes my program coordinator responsibility experience.

    a) I have one year or more of program coordinator responsibility experience.

    b) I have less than one year of program coordinator responsibility experience.

    c) I have no program coordinator responsibility experience.

4) I currently possess a valid Registered Nurse license issued by the California Board of Registered Nursing.

    ___Yes

    ___No

5) I currently possess a California State Public Health Nursing certificate

    ___Yes

    ___No

Veterans Preference Points

To be eligible, applicant must have served at least 181 consecutive days of active duty in the Armed Forces of the United States and have received either an honorable discharge or a general discharge under honorable conditions.  A COPY OF THE DD 214, SHOWING DISCHARGE TYPE, MUST BE RECEIVED IN THE HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT BY THE FINAL FILING DATE.  Applicants who have a service connected disability must submit a recent award letter from the VA stating they are receiving disability benefits for service connected reasons.  Disability must be rated at least 10% to be eligible for disabled veteran's points. 

 

Veteran applicants for initial County employment with an honorable or general under conditions discharge shall receive five (5) points added to their combined grade.  Disabled veterans shall have ten (10) points added to their combined grade.  Veteran scores will only be added to passing scores. 

Americans With Disabilities Act

It is the policy of Solano County that all employment decisions and personnel policies will be applied equally to all County employees and applicants and be based upon the needs of County service, job related merit, and ability to perform the job.

APPLICANTS WITH DISABILITIES:  Qualified individuals with a disability, who are able to perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, and need special testing arrangements, must contact the Solano County Department of Human Resources at (707)784-6170, to obtain a Request for Testing Accommodation by Applicants with Disabilities Form.  This form must be received in the Human Resources Department by the final filing date of the recruitment.  Applicants will be contacted to discuss the specifics of the request.

Solano County

 Located 45 miles northeast of San Francisco and 45 miles southwest of Sacramento, Solano County is home to rolling hills, waterfronts and fertile farmland.

Solano offers a blend of agriculture, corporate business, cultural venues, festivals and events, and provides residents with many recreation and entertainment choices. The County is also home to Travis Air Force Base.

With its strategic location, affordable housing, natural resources, responsible land use planning, and attractive quality of life, Solano County is a great place to live, learn, work and play.

County Population (January 2012): 413,786

The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute an expressed or implied contract. Any provision contained in this bulletin may be modified or revoked without notice.

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