Health Services Manager (Senior)

Health is all about people – where they live, learn, work and play.  

To learn more about the Nutrition Services Program, please visit: http://www.solanocounty.com/depts/ph/nsp/about.asp

The Health Services Manager (Senior) plans, organizes, directs and supervises the operations of one or more health programs within the Health and Social Services Department; assists in the development and implementation of policies and procedures related to one or more of service areas; provides staff support to higher level management within the assigned division; serves as a member of the department's management/supervisory team.

The Health Services Manager (Senior) is characterized by the responsibility for the ongoing management of complex public health programs with multiple funding sources and reporting requirements, policy formulation and a broad scope of community service delivery. The Health Services Manager (Senior) also has responsibility for developing and implementing integrated County-wide program activities whose goals, objectives and policies have considerable impact. This class is distinguished from the classification of Mental Health Administrator in that the latter is responsible for assisting a Deputy Director of Health and Social Services with development of goals and objectives planning and implementing programs to serve those needs. 

The eligible list created as a result of this recruitment will be used to fill full-time and part-time regular, limited-term or extra-help positions as vacancies occur throughout the County.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Experience: Four years of increasingly responsible experience in a Public Health program of which one year was in a Health and Social Service Manager or equivalent capacity.  

Education:  Bachelor's degree is required from an accredited college or university with a major in Nursing, Psychology, Social Work or a related field applicable to the area of specialization.

The current vacancy exists in the Nutrition Service Bureau which requires the incumbent to possess a valid certification as a Registered Dietitian issued by the Commission of Dietetics Registration.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Depending on assignment, incumbents in this class may be required to possess a valid certification as a Dietitian issued by the American Dietetic Association or otherwise satisfy the `competent professional authority criteria of WIC program regulations (7 CFR 246) is required, a valid Registered Nursing License issued by the California State Board of Registered Nursing or a certificate in Public Health Nursing issued by the California Board of Medical Quality Assurance or registration as an Occupational Therapist with the American Occupational Therapy Association or a Master's Degree in Public Health.
 
Possession of or ability to obtain a valid Class C California driver's license may be required.

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Solano County offers a cafeteria-style medical package with health benefits, offered through CalPERS. The County contribution for family coverage for the 2018 calendar year is $1520.73 per month.  The County offers a cash back provision for those who choose employee-only or who waive medical insurance coverage. The County may offer a supplemental contribution for employees enrolled in Employee plus Two or More coverage.  

Dental and vision insurances for the employee and eligible dependents are paid 100% by the County.

Solano County participates in CalPERS retirement and contributes to Social Security.

The County observes 12 fixed, paid holidays per year. 

Vacation is accrued at approximately 10 days per years for the first 3 years. 

Effective July 1 of each year, 80 hours of administrative leave off is granted.

Sick leave accrues at approximately 12 days per year.  

Employees are eligible to receive an additional 2.5% longevity pay, per level, after the completion of continuous service at 10, 20, 25, 30 and 35 years.

 To review the complete benefits package for this position, please visit:  http://www.solanocounty.com/civicax/filebank/blobdload.aspx?blobid=16483

Extra-help employees who work less than 29 hours per week do not typically receive or accrue benefits of regular employees during their period of employment. All extra-help employees accrue .034 hours of Sick Leave for every full hour worked.

To view the benefits for this extra-help position, please visit: 
http://www.solanocounty.com/civicax/filebank/blobdload.aspx?blobid=21216  

11/26/18– Deadline to submit application and required documents.

12/05/18 – Tentative week for scoring supplemental questions.

TBD – Tentative date for oral board exam for most qualified applicants.

Based on the information provided in the application documents, the qualified applicants may be invited for further examination and will either be pre-scheduled by the Department of Human Resources or be invited to self-schedule. All applicants meeting the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the examination. Depending upon the number of applications received, the selection process may consist of an initial application screening, a mandatory information meeting, a supplemental questionnaire assessment, a written and/or practical exam, an oral board exam, or any combination listed. Information contained herein does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract.

All potential new hires and employees considered for promotion to management, confidential positions or unrepresented positions will be subject to a background and reference check after contingent job offer is accepted.  These provisions are subject to change.

RETIREES - Solano County invites all qualified candidates to apply for positions; however pursuant to Government Code Section 21221(h) and 21224, hiring restrictions may apply to California Public Sector Pension Plan Retirees.

Please visit the County of Solano website, www.jobsatsolanocounty.com, to apply. All additional application materials as requested in the job announcement (degree/transcripts, certificates, DD-214 if applicable, ADA Accommodation Request) must be submitted with the Document Cover Sheet, available on the employment website: http://www.jobaps.com/Solano/sup/doccover.pdf or at the Department of Human Resources’ office,  and are due by the final filing date.

Previously submitted application materials (i.e. copies of diploma and/or transcripts, etc.) for prior recruitments will not be applied for this recruitment but must be re-submitted for this recruitment.

Any further questions can be directed to the Department of Human Resources at (707) 784-6170 or at 675 Texas Street, Suite 1800 Fairfield 94533. The office is open Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. EOE/AA.

A Bachelor’s Degree is required for this position. All candidates must submit a copy of their college diploma (verifying the degree, date earned and area of specialization) or official/unofficial transcripts (verifying the date and degree conferred) by the final filing deadline. Candidates who fail to submit their diploma or transcripts by the final filing date will be disqualified from the recruitment.

PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING:  Candidates who attended a college or university that is accredited by a foreign or non-U.S. accrediting agency must have their educational units evaluated by an educational evaluation service.  The result must be submitted to the Human Resources Department no later than the close of the recruitment.  Please contact the local college or university to learn where this service can be obtained.

How to Submit Your Documents

In addition to uploading attachments when applying online, candidates may submit documents in-person or by mail at Solano County Department of Human Resources 675 Texas Street, Suite 1800, Fairfield CA  94533, by fax to (707) 784-3424, or by email to recruitment@solanocounty.com.  When submitting documents in-person, by mail or by fax, include the recruitment title (Health Services Manager - Senior) and the recruitment number (16-137170-02).  If submitting documents by email include the recruitment title and recruitment number in the subject field.

This Supplemental Questionnaire will be used to determine applicants’ qualifications for this position and assess an applicant’s ability to advance in the recruitment process; therefore, applicants are encouraged to answer all questions thoroughly and completely.  Omitted information will not be considered or assumed.  Applicants who have no experience in a specific area are recommended to state "no experience in this area" instead of leaving the space blank.

Please note that the experience in your answers must be reflected in your employment history.

1. Please describe your experience managing public health nutrition programs.

2. Describe a quality improvement or quality assurance project you identified, developed and implemented. What was the outcome?

3. Describe your experience managing grants, including your monitoring and reporting activities, and your fiscal and budget program/project management responsibilities.

• Independent travel may be required. 
• Selectees for employment must, as a condition of employment, sign a statement agreeing to comply with Section 11165/11166 of the California Penal Code relating to child abuse reporting and Section 15630 relating to Adult Abuse and reporting. 
• Candidates for some positions in this class will be required to pass a background investigation in accordance with applicable law, regulation and/or policy.

It is the policy of Solano County that all employment decisions and personnel policies will be applied equally to all County employees and applicants and be based upon the needs of County service, job related merit, and ability to perform the job.

APPLICANTS WITH DISABILITIES:  Qualified individuals with a disability, who are able to perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, and need an accommodation during any phase of the recruitment/testing/examination process (as detailed in the “Selection Process”), must complete the following Request for Testing Accommodation by Applicants with Disabilities Form: http://www.solanocounty.com/civicax/filebank/blobdload.aspx?BlobID=23215.

This form must be received in the Human Resources Department by the final filing date of the recruitment.  Applicants will be contacted to discuss the specifics of the request.