Health Officer

Under policy direction from the Kitsap Public Health Board ("Board") and reporting to the Administrator, the Health Officer is responsible for and empowered to enforce the provisions of RCW 70.05.070 and other applicable state laws, rules, and local ordinances. The incumbent is also responsible for community health assessment, public health policy, and the advancement of public health through partnerships and community leadership throughout Kitsap County.

The incumbent is expected to apply a thorough and complete knowledge of procedures related to the field of medicine, and local public health programs, laws and regulations, to varied and complex work situations. Duties require innovative leadership and active collaboration with a wide range of strategic partners and stakeholders to address public health issues in a rapidly changing community environment.

Appointed by the Board and reporting to the Administrator, the incumbent serves as the District's Health Officer, responsible for the powers and duties assigned to the Health Officer under state law and local ordinances. This classification is distinguished from the Administrator who serves as executive secretary and administrative officer for the Board, and who is responsible for administering the operations of the District including such other administrative duties required by the Board, except for duties assigned to the Health Officer as enumerated in RCW 70.05.070 and other applicable state law.

Although the Health Officer may delegate some responsibilities, the powers and duties set forth in RCW 70.05.070 are ultimately the responsibility of the Health Officer. This description reflects the general concept and intent of the classification and should not be construed as a detailed statement of all the work requirements that may be inherent in the position.

HOURS: Up to 32 hours per week (0.6 – 0.8 FTE), requires occasional evening and weekend hours.

SALARY: DOEQ

BENEFITS: The District offers a comprehensive health benefit plan which includes medical, dental, vision, and life coverages, including several voluntary plan selections through The Standard, Met Life, and Aflac. The District provides medical and dental coverage contributing percentages of the average medical and dental insurance premium cost for full‑time employees as follows:
Employee @ 100%, Employee & Spouse @ 90%, Employee & Child(ren) @ 90%, and Full Family @ 85%. Benefits include generous paid time off and twelve paid holidays per year. Employees participate in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS), a defined benefit retirement plan managed by the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems and Social Security. Several deferred compensation retirement savings plans are also offered.

OTHER: Please note that this opportunity is currently open until filled. Initial review of applications will take place on January 12.

Duties of the Health Officer are specifically delineated in RCW 70.05. The Health Officer is responsible and accountable for the performance of those duties in accordance with statutes. Additionally, the Health Officer is responsible for performing such typical duties as listed below.

• Coordinates with the Administrator to ensure the District is in compliance with applicable state laws and codes, and implementing Board ordinances, resolutions, and policy direction.
• Participates as a member of the Executive Leadership Team in developing, recommending, and implementing the District's long‑term and short‑range goals and objectives.
• Regularly reports to the Kitsap Public Health Board through presentations, emails and other forms of communication.
• Participates in assessing the health status of the community. Provides oversight on comprehensive studies of potentially systemic threats to public health; researches, analyzes, compiles, prepares, and presents conclusions, reports, and recommended actions. Coordinates with the Board and Executive Leadership Team to develop and implement public health policy, develop regulations, and provide information and recommendations regarding public health issues and activities.
• Takes actions as…