Public Health OfficerPrint ( Health OfficerSalary$223,828.80 - $313,360.32 AnnuallyLocationand may be required to travel throughout Ventura County, CAJob TypeAt-WillJob Number1558HCA-24AA (JL)DepartmentHealth Care Agency (recruitment by CEO-HR)Opening Date06/20/2024Closing DateContinuousDescriptionBenefitsDescriptionClick here ( to view the recruitment brochure.WHAT WE OFFER:In addition to an annual base salary of $223,828 - $313,360, the Public Health Officer will receive an attractive benefits package that includes:GENERAL SALARY INCREASE: A general salary increase of 3.5% effective December 22, 2024NEW HIRE INCENTIVE: New hires may be eligible for a one-time New Hire Incentive up to 10% of the current annual base wage. (Subject to the applicable section of the Management Resolution (Secs. 625 – 627)EDUCATIONAL INCENTIVE: may be eligible for 2.5%, 3.5%, or 5%, based on completion of an associate, bachelor's, or master's degree from an accredited institution not required for the position.RETIREMENT/SOCIAL SECURITY: Defined retirement benefits vest after 5 years of service. The County and you also each contribute to Social Security. For more information, visit: PLANS: Medical, dental, and vision plans for you and your dependents. A flexible credit allowance of up to $23,530 annually.FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNTS: Increase your spending power by reimbursing you with pre-taxed dollars for IRS approved dependent care and health care expenses.EXECUTIVE ANNUAL LEAVE: 248 hours earned per year, increasing to 288 hours after 5 years of service, to 328 hours after 10 years of service, and to 368 hours after 15 years of service. *Credit for prior public service may be considered (Management Resolution, §1202)ANNUAL LEAVE REDEMPTION: The ability to “cash in” or redeem up to 100 hours of Annual Leave per year after using 80 hours of annual leave within the previous 12 months (Management Resolution, § 1205).HOLIDAYS: 12 paid days per year, including 1 floating holiday to use at your discretion.DEFERRED COMPENSATION: You may elect to contribute to one or both of the County's deferred compensation plans (established under Internal Revenue Code sections 401(k) and 457). If you participate in the County sponsored 401(k) plan, the County will match a part of your contribution up to 3% of your salary, on a per pay period basis. Following five (5) years of continuous County service, an additional 2% non-elective contribution will be made to the 401(k) plan.Other benefits include: Disability Plans, Employee Assistance Program, County paid Life Insurance, Tuition Reimbursement, Benefit Reimbursement Program, a Wellness Program, and a WorkLife Program that includes child care and elder care referrals.The Public Health Officer is an at-will position which is exempt from the provisions of the Civil Service Ordinance.Recruitment ProcessAPPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCEDURETo APPLY for this exceptional career opportunities, please send a resume and cover letter in one of the following ways:E-mail to: an on-line application and attachments (resume and cover letter) at EVALUATIONFirst review date is July 5, 2024.Resumes and cover letters will be screened based on the criteria outlined in this brochure. Following an evaluation of resumes and cover letters, the most qualified candidates will be invited to a panel interview. The top candidates, as determined by the panel, will then be invited to a second/final interview. The interviews may be consolidated into one process or expanded into multiple interviews contingent upon the size and quality of the candidate pool.For additional information about this position please contact Judy Larson at (805) 654-3611 or email at EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITYThe County of Ventura is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.YOUR BENEFITS AS A COUNTY OF VENTURA EMPLOYEEEXECUTIVE AND SENIOR MANAGEMENT LEVEL (Groups 1 & 2)To learn more about Benefits, Retirement, and the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA), see links below.Benefits website ( or you may call (805) 654-2570.Retirement FAQ's ( of AgreementUnion Codes: MA, MB2AgencyVentura CountyAddress800 S. Victoria Avenue LOC. #1970 Ventura, California, 93009Phone(805) 654-5129Website verify your email address Verify Email