HEALTH OFFICER (NON-PHYSICIAN)

The Maryland Department of Health's (MDH) Cecil County Health Department is dedicated to serving the residents of Cecil County, Maryland, by providing essential health and wellness information and services. Our mission is to work collaboratively to promote, protect, and advance the health and wellness of the entire community.​ The Cecil County Health Department offers services to all County residents through its six divisions: Administrative Services, Addictions Services, Community Health Services, Environmental Health Services, Health Promotion, and Special Populations Services. Cecil County has a population of approximately 107,000​.

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This position is assigned to the​ MDH Cecil County Health Department, located in Cecil County at 401 Bow St., Elkton, Maryland, mid-way between Baltimore City, MD, and Philadelphia, PA, with a three-mile proximity to I-95. Cecil County is approximately 50 miles from Baltimore, MD.

The Health Officer (Non-Physician) is the executive officer of the Cecil County Health Department, leading a staff of 130 employees and administering an agency budget of $22M​. The position directs and oversees public health programs impacting the County’s population. The Health Officer assesses community health needs, plans, develops, implements, directs, coordinates, evaluates and provides leadership in a variety of public health programs; coordinates programmatic activities with federal, state and local agencies; enforces laws and regulations that protect the health and safety of the public; monitors for, investigates and controls outbreaks of disease; informs the public about disease prevention and promotes healthy behaviors; and assures that the public health workforce remains competent. The Health Officer is also the executive officer and secretary of the County Board of Health.

Qualified candidates must possess a Master's degree in Public Health from an accredited college or university and a minimum of two (2) years of work experience in the field of public health OR possess a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and a minimum of five (5) years of work experience in the field of public health.

This is a Management Service position and serves at the pleasure of the Appointing Authority. A resume is required and must be uploaded to your application. While cover letters are not mandatory, if you choose to include one, please upload it together with your resume as a single file.

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.

The Maryland Department of Health offers the following benefits:

Online applications are highly recommended. However, if you are unable to apply online, the paper application (and supplemental questionnaire) may be submitted to MDH, Recruitment and Selection Division, 201 W. Preston St., Room 114-B, Baltimore, MD 21201. Paper application materials must be received by 5 pm, close of business, on the closing date for the recruitment, no postmarks will be accepted.

If additional information is required, the preferred method is to upload.  If you are unable to upload, please fax the requested information to 410-333-5689. Only additional materials that are required will be accepted for this recruitment. All additional information must be received by the closing date and time.

For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact the MDH Recruitment and Selection Division at 410-767-1251.

If you are having difficulty with your user account or have general questions about the online application system, please contact the MD Department of Budget and Management, Recruitment and Examination Division at 410-767-4850 or Application.Help@maryland.gov. 

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.