Occupational Health Program Manager

Health is all about people – where they live, learn, work and play.

The Occupational Health Program includes responsibility for:

• Aerosol Transmissible Disease Exposure Control Plan
• Bloodborne Pathogens Exposure Control Plan
• Tuberculosis Exposure Control Plan
• Flu Shot Clinics
• Program Trainings including Driving Safety, CPR/First Aid, CPR for Health Care Professionals, and others
• And other related plans and trainings

The Occupational Health Program Manager has the responsibility for the development and implementation of the Occupational Health Program for Solano County employees. The Manager promote employee health, develops policies and procedures, minimize employee exposure to communicable diseases, conduct training and educational activities related to occupational and employee health, and supervise staff assigned to the employee health program.

The Occupational Health Program Manager plans, organizes, and manages the Occupational Health Program for County employees including identifying employee health and safety needs, setting program goals and objectives, developing policies and procedures, evaluating outcomes and making recommendations, and overseeing blood borne pathogens-tuberculosis surveillance and related infection control.

To review the full job description which includes examples of duties, please visit:
http://www.solanocounty.com/civicax/filebank/blobdload.aspx?blobid=7256 

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

Experience:  

Two years of professional level nursing experience, of which one must have been in the areas of occupational health or public health  

And  

Education/Training:  

A Bachelor’s degree in Nursing  from an accredited college or university.

Licensing/Certification Requirements:        

Valid California Registered Nurse License   
Public Health Nursing Certificate or Occupational Health certification or degree
Current First Aid Certificate
Valid California Driver’s License, Class C

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.

Administrative Leave: 80 hours each July 1st (pro-rated during the first fiscal year).

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.

To review complete benefits information, please visit
http://www.solanocounty.com/civicax/filebank/blobdload.aspx?blobid=16483

The recruitment for this position is open until filled. Application review is scheduled to begin June 3, 2015. Thereafter, this recruitment is subject to close at any time without notice.  

Based on the information provided in the application documents, the 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 (including new contract employees) and employees considered for promotion to management, confidential positions or unrepresented will be subject to a background and reference check after contingent job offer is accepted.  These provisions are subject to change.   

A minimum score of 70% is required to continue in the selection process.

Please visit the County of Solano website, www.jobsatsolanocounty.com 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 County's employment website: http://www.jobaps.com/Solano/sup/doccover.pdf or at the of Human Resources’ office, and due by the final filing date or, for open until filled or open and continuous recruitments, within five (5) working days from application submittal date.  

Previously submitted application materials for prior recruitments will not be applied for this recruitment but must be re-submitted for this recruitment.  

Questions can be directed to the Human Resources Department at (707) 784-6170 or at 675 Texas Street, Suite 1800 Fairfield. The office is open Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. EOE/AA

All applicants must submit a copy of their college diploma (verifying the degree, date earned and area of specialization) or official/unofficial transcripts (verifying the courses and units completed). Candidates who fail to submit their diploma or transcripts (if required) by the final filing date or, for open until filled or open and continuous recruitments, within five (5) working days from the application submittal date, will be disqualified from the recruitment.

PLEASE NOTE: Candidates who attended a college or university that is accredited by a foreign or non-U.S. accrediting agency must have their educational units evaluated by an educational evaluation service. The result must be submitted to the Human Resources Department no later than the final filing date. Please contact the local college or university to learn where this service can be obtained. In addition to uploading attachments when applying online, candidates may submit documents in-person, by mail at Solano County Department of Human Resources 675 Texas Street, Suite 1800, Fairfield CA 94533, by fax to (707) 784-3424, or by email at recruitment@solanocounty.com.  When submitting documents in-person, by mail or by fax, include the recruitment title (e.g., Office Assistant II) and the recruitment number (e.g., 12-123456-01).

This Supplemental Questionnaire will be used to determine applicants’ qualifications for this position and whether they will continue in the recruitment process; therefore, applicants are encouraged to answer all questions thoroughly and completely.  Omitted information will not be considered or assumed.  Applicants who have no experience in a specific area are recommended to state "no experience in this area" instead of leaving the space blank.  

1. Describe your experience as it relates to occupational health, including education, training, supervision and years of experience.
2. Describe your experience as it relates to analyzing, developing and implementing occupational health and safety and related risk management issues.
3. As it relates to occupational health, describe your experience in regards to program planning and implementation, quality assurance, education and training, and policy development.

6/3/15 - First review of applications and required documents.

TBD - Tentative date for department interviews

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 complete the following Request for Testing Accommodation by Applicants with Disabilities Form: http://webstartadmin/civica/filebank/blobdload.asp?BlobID=6664.

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.

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.  

SOLANO COUNTY IS AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER