A Public Health Officer works to promote public health and disease prevention and provide information about public health issues. Works for a public health program and provide services, or coordinates and delivers public information about public health issues and crises such as outbreaks of disease.
JOB •$10,000 Sign-on Bonus The Fairfax County Health Department is a progressive public health leader serving 1.2 million residents from diverse ethnic, cultural, and economic backgrounds. With more than 100 years of leadership in the field, we are committed to promoting population health, protecting public health and the environment, and ensuring residents' equitable access to health services and information. Under the direction of the School Health Division Director and Assistant Director of School Health, provides leadership and program oversight to a group of professional/paraprofessional staff, including Public Health Nurse IIs and IIIs, Licensed Practical Nurses, and School Health Aides. Responsibilities include managerial oversight of a district office school health team, and budget responsibilities for capital equipment, personnel, and physical space to ensure an efficient, high functioning and effective work environment. Leads support activities on population health by utilizing quantitative and analytical methods to collect and analyze data to identify, evaluate and make informed decisions, and by promoting health initiatives designed to engage the community and to advance health equity. Utilizes quality improvement and performance management processes and/or techniques to improve school health services and student health outcomes. As a member of the School Health Management team, collaborates with colleagues to support and enhance school health services. Demonstrates professionalism when working within multidisciplinary and multi-agency teams to achieve desirable outcomes for students, families, and communities. Promotes individual and population health by assuring the quality and accessibility of school health services, preventing the spread of disease, promoting and encouraging healthy behaviors, and responding to disasters and assisting communities in recovery. This position includes a sign-on bonus for fully qualified new county employees in the amount of $10,000.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Graduation from a college or university accredited by the National League for Nursing or the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education with a bachelor's degree in nursing; Plus five years of post-licensure experience as a nurse in an equivalent health care setting whose focus was primarily prevention services and community education, including three years in a public health/community health setting. Qualifying experience may include experience in ambulatory care settings such as outpatient clinics that incorporate community outreach/education as part of services or specialty settings that incorporate teaching, community outreach, resource referrals, etc. as part of a health care continuum; Plus at least one year of supervisory experience.
CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES REQUIRED
Possession of current license or a multi-state licensure privilege to practice as a Registered Nurse in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Valid driver's license. Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification (Required within 30 days of appointment). Automated External Defibrillator (AED) certification (Required within 30 days of appointment).
NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
The appointee to this position will be required to complete a criminal background check, Child Protective Services Registry check, driving record check, and sanction screening to the satisfaction of the employer. This position is emergency/essential services personnel. (Required to report for duty during inclement weather and/or other emergencies.)
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Master's degree in public health, public administration, nursing, or a related field, with at least four years of progressively responsible leadership experience in public or community health, supporting population health initiatives in culturally diverse settings. Two or more years of direct experience providing health services to school-aged children in a public-school environment. Four years of experience working in public or community health settings, including participation on multidisciplinary and multi-agency teams. At least two years of supervisory experience, or equivalent experience providing oversight, direction, and support to staff. Two or more years of experience developing staff capacity through coaching, accountability, change management, influence, and effective communication strategies. Strong verbal and written communication skills, with excellent attention to detail and the ability to engage effectively with individuals from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds. Experience in care coordination for children with special healthcare needs, along with experience in health promotion, health education, and data management/reporting. Proven ability to build and maintain collaborative working relationships with internal teams and external community partners to support shared goals and improve service delivery.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Job is generally sedentary in nature, and requires walking, standing, sitting (for long periods of time), and kneeling, reaching, bending, climbing stairs; may be required to lift or carry up to 25 lbs. as required for the position. Uses hands to grasp, handle, or feel. Generally, works in an office environment yet may occasionally be required to perform job duties outside of the typical office setting. Visual acuity is required to read data from paper and on a computer monitor or other electronic device; ability to operate keyboard driven equipment and computer and use of touchscreen. Position frequently communicates and must be able to exchange accurate information with others verbally and in writing. Ability to drive a vehicle. All duties performed with or without reasonable accommodations.
SELECTION PROCEDURE
Panel interview and may include exercise. Fairfax County is home to a highly diverse population, with a significant number of residents speaking languages other than English at home (including Spanish, Asian/Pacific Islander, Indo-European, and many others.) We encourage candidates who are bilingual in English and another language to apply for this opportunity. Fairfax County Government prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetics, political affiliation, or military status in the recruitment, selection, and hiring of its workforce. Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act.
