Public Health Officer (30 Hrs Per Week)

Under policy direction and in accordance with legal authorities and responsibilities, plans, organizes, and administers the County medical Public Health Program and provides oversight of selected division or divisions within Health Care Services Agency; provides leadership and participates in the design, development, evaluation, and implementation of departmental goals and strategies for care; develops, implements and monitors policies, procedures, systems and standards for county operated and contracted medical services to ensure effective delivery of services and compliance with local, state and federal laws pertaining to the practice of medicine within the county setting; enforces Local, State and Federal public health laws; serves as the local Registrar of Vital Records for the County; provides highly complex assistance to the Director of the Health or designee; represents the Agency before boards, committees, Local, State and Federal health agencies, community organizations, and the general public on medical issues, and does related work as required.

HYBRID SCHEDULE

The position is proposed as a 30-hour-per-week role with a hybrid work schedule, allowing for a balance of on-site and remote work. However, 24 hour on-call availability is required.

The hybrid work arrangement is at the County's discretion and may be modified or revoked at any time based on business needs or organizational priorities.

APPLICATION REVIEW

The first review of applications will be completed on July 19, 2026. Applications submitted after this date will be screened as received.

HIRING INCENTIVE

This position may qualify for a Hiring incentive. The appropriate Department Head with the County of Lake can request a Sign-On Incentive payment of 10% of the annual rate of pay to a newly appointed employee not to exceed $10,000.00, if the position meets qualifications. The hiring incentive will be made in two (2) payments (the total amount to be split in half). The first payment will be made to an employee within the next available pay period following the initial, first-time hire of the employee with the County of Lake. The second payment will be made upon successful completion of employment probation.

RELOCATION REIMBURSEMENT

To assist in attracting qualified candidates for hard to fill positions the County of Lake may reimburse a new employee for expenses incurred in relocating to Lake County. The County Administrative Officer and Human Resources Director are authorized to determine whether a new employee is eligible to receive such reimbursement and the amount of reimbursement up to a maximum of $3,500 per employee.