HEALTH OFFICER, HARFORD COUNTY HLTH DEPT - NON PHYSICIAN OPTION

24

MDH, Harford County Health Department, Bel Air, MD

The Harford County Health Department is a comprehensive local health department with a staff of 189, including consultants, and a budget of $19 million. The Health Officer provides guidance, direction and oversight to public health programs affecting the County. The Health Officer assesses community health needs and plans and develops programs, enforces County and State laws and ordinances and acts as spokesperson on public health issues for the County in coordination with the State Department of Health.

 Examples of Duties (The following examples illustrate the work performed in this position. The list is not inclusive.)

• Will manage the activities and operations of the Harford County Health Department.
• Is responsible for the development of operational plans and policy; and enforcing policies, regulations and procedures to ensure protection of public health.
• Representing the Health Department in a liaison capacity with officials of other agencies in an effort to enhance the health and well-being of the citizens of Harford County.  The Harford County Health Department is a Public Health Accreditation Board (PHAB) accredited department.
• The incumbent in this position reports to the Maryland State Secretary of Health and the Harford County Board of Health (County Council).

To apply for this position, please visit the Harford County Government website located here.

Must possess bachelor's degree and at least five years of managerial experience in the field of public health or a master's degree in public health with at least two years of managerial experience in public health.

This is a Management Service position, and serves at the pleasure of the Appointing Authority.  A CV or resume must accompany your application.

Applicants who meet the minimum (and selective) qualifications will be included in further evaluation. The evaluation may be a rating of your application based on your education, training and experience as they relate to the requirements of the position. Therefore, it is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. Please report all related education, experience, dates and hours of work. Clearly indicate your college degree and major on your application, if applicable. For education obtained outside the U.S., any job offer will be contingent on the candidate providing an evaluation for equivalency by a foreign credential evaluation service prior to starting employment (and may be requested prior to interview). 

Complete applications must be submitted by the closing date. Information submitted after this date will not be added. 

Incorrect application forms will not be accepted. 

Candidates may remain on the certified eligible list for a period of at least one year. The resulting certified eligible list for this recruitment may be used for similar positions in this or other State agencies.

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact the Harford County Government at 410-638-3201 or 410-638-4869.

All applications must be uploaded to the Harford County Government Job Opportunity site at www.harfordcountymd.gov or by clicking here.

Appropriate accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request by calling: 410-767-1251 or MD TTY Relay Service 1-800-735-2258.

We thank our Veterans for their service to our country.

People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.

As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruitment, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State's diversity.