Nevada County Hiring for Director of Public Health at Nevada City, California Full Time

Director of Public Health

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Director of Public Health

Salary

$141,208.20 – $172,386.12 Annually

Location

Nevada City, CA

Job Type

Full Time

Department

Public Health

Job Number

2023-0001

Closing

3/22/2023 5:00 PM Pacific

• Description

• Benefits

Definition and Class Characteristics

The County of Nevada, California, seeks an inclusive, mission-driven, and visionary Director of Public Health to lead the Public Health Department, which is one of six departments within the Health & Human Services Agency (HHSA). In their role as Director of Public Health, they will oversee an approximate Department staff of 43 and an annual budget of $12 million. It is essential that this leader be team oriented, fiscally minded, and an experienced administrative professional and relationship builder. They will address the needs of the whole county and continuously cultivate a proactive department culture that values diversity, equity, and inclusion and finds ways to connect with marginalized communities and remove barriers to health care access. The successful candidate will be strategic, emotionally and politically savvy, and work as an advocate for those we serve while leveraging their knowledge of public health services and related programs to protect and improve the health of the community.

If you are a passionate public servant seeking a professional challenge, enjoy cultivating positive relationships, and want to make a broad impact across the County to improve the lives of others, visit our recruitment agency’s portal (https://wbcp.applicantpool.com/jobs/932599.html) athttps://wbcp.applicantpool.com/jobs/932599.htmlto learn more about the position and to apply.

NOTE:

This summary of benefits is not a binding document and is provided as a courtesy. Refer to specific summaries and agreements (MOUs) for specific benefit information.

Holidays

11 paid holidays per year.

Paid Leave Program (Combination of Vacation and Sick Leave)

0-5 years:221 hrs./year;6-10 years:260 hrs./yr.;11+ years:312 hrs./yr. Maximum accrual is 500 hours, and 80 hours may be cashed out each fiscal year

Floating Holiday

16 hours max;24 hours max after 10 years of service

Paid Time Off

24 hours is given each new fiscal year.

Admin Leave

40 hours per fiscal year

Education and Training Benefit

$800 per fiscal year

Medical, Dental and Vision Plans:

County of Nevada offers CalPERS ‘ suite of medical plan offerings. We offer Delta Dental Coverage and Vision Service Plan (VSP) vision coverage. You may elect medical insurance for yourself only or you and your eligible dependents. You may elect dental and vision insurance for yourself only or for you and your eligible dependents. Your choice regarding medical insurance enrollment is separate from your election for dental and vision insurance. Dental and vision insurance are bundled, however (this means if you elect dental insurance, you must also elect vision insurance.)

Depending upon the plan selected by the employee, the County contributes a substantial amount of the total cost of the complete health package (including medical, dental and vision coverage). In 2020, the amount the County contributes for employee only coverage is $568 per month;for employee + one coverage, $1,113 per month;and for family coverage, $1,484 per month. For those employees who have health coverage from other sources, and who elect to not participate in Nevada County’s plans, the County offers a $300 monthly taxable Cash-Back allowance. For part-time employees working 50% or more, the County contribution will be pro-rated. As an example, a 50% employee will only receive the benefit of 50% of the county contribution rates listed above, increase out-of-pocket costs significantly.

Life Insurance

The County pays the premium for life insurance for Department Heads equal to two times base salary. Optional life insurance is also available for purchase by the employee.

Disability Insurance

The County provides a supplemental short- and long-term disability insurance benefit equal to 60% of the disabled employee’s biweekly wage. The County also participates in California State Disability Insurance (SDI) fund for short-term disability.

Employee Assistance Program

The County-sponsored Employee Assistance provides confidential counseling, coaching, and wellness services to employees and their eligible dependents.

Deferred Compensation

The County offers a 457 Deferred Compensation program and FSA (Flexible Spending Arrangement). Deposits into these plans are strictly voluntary and are made through a payroll deduction on a tax-deferred basis. The County does not make contributions to the employees’ Deferred Compensation account.

Other

Longevity pay is available at 2.5% after 5 years as a Department Head. 10 years as a Department Head or other job, additional 2.5%.

Retirement

The County is in the Public Employees’ Retirement System ( CalPERS ) coordinated with Social Security. The various Retirement Plans are listed below:

“Legacy Members”- 2.7% @ 55

Final Retirement Compensation based on Single Highest Year. Effective July 1, 2015, employees contribute a total of 10.585% towards the employer share of the PERS contribution. Employer pays the normal employee contribution and reports it as EPMC .

“Classic Members” to PERS- 2% @ 60

Final Retirement:Compensation based on Highest Three-Year Average. Employees contribute 7%.

“New Members” to PERS- 2.0% @ 62

Final Retirement Compensation based on Highest Three-Year Average. Employee contributes 7.75%.

CalPERS defines “new members” as:

(1) A new hire who is brought into CalPERS membership for the first time on or after January 1, 2013, and who has no prior membership in any other California public retirement system.

(2) A new hire who is brought into CalPERS membership for the first time on or after January 1, 2013, and who is not eligible for reciprocity with another California public retirement system.

(3) A member who established CalPERS membership prior to January 1, 2013, and who is hired by a different CalPERS employer after January 1, 2013, after a break in service of greater than six months.

NEVADA COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

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950 Maidu Avenue, Nevada City, CA 95959 (530) 265-7010

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Agency

County of Nevada

Address

950 Maidu Avenue

Nevada City, California, 95959

Phone

530 265 7010

Website

http://www.mynevadacounty.com

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