HEALTH OFFICER, SOMERSET COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT

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Somerset County Department of Health
7920 Crisfield Highway, Westover, MD 21871

The Somerset County Health Department is a comprehensive local health department with a staff of 64 and an annual budget of approximately $7 million.  The Health Officer provides guidance, direction and oversight to public health programs affecting the County.  Programs include Disease Prevention, Adult Services, Environmental Health, Behavioral Health, School Health, Health Promotions, Family Health, Tri-County for the Homeless and Administration.  The Health Officer assesses community health needs, 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 Maryland Department of Health.

Must possess a 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.  Must have excellent people skills, knowledge of health policy formulation, community needs assessment, health planning, and financial management of public health services; excellent verbal and written communication skills; and successful collaboration, change management, and conflict management experience.  

This is a Management Service position, and serves at the pleasure of the Appointing Authority.  A 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. Candidates may remain on the certified eligible list for a period of at least one year.

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

Incorrect application forms will not be accepted.

If additional information is required, the preferred method is to upload.  If unable to upload, please fax requested information only 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.

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State’s diversity. People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply. We thank our Veterans for their service to our country.

The resulting certified eligible list for this recruitment may be used for similar positions in this or other State agencies.