Job Details

Supervising Public Health Nurse

The Department of Health Services is seeking an experienced Supervising Public Health Nurse to lead public health nursing services in the Disease Control Unit. Starting salary up to $85.19/hour ($177,801/year) and a competitive total compensation package!

About the Position

The Supervising Public Health Nurse (PHN) works in partnership with the Director of Public Health Nursing and Public Health Division leadership to oversee the clinical nursing and community health functions of the Disease Control team. In this role, you will directly or indirectly supervise the Disease Control team comprising of Public Health Nurses, Public Health Investigators, Community Health Worker Specialists and clerical staff. Core responsibilities of this position include:

• Supervising disease reporting, investigation, and follow-up in alignment with Titles 15 and 17 of the California Code of Regulations
• Providing clinical leadership and staff development using PHN core competencies and supervisory principles
• Assisting in recruitment, training, supervision, evaluation, and performance management of nursing and field staff
• Coordinating with State partners, Emergency Preparedness, and local organizations on outbreak response, immunization campaigns, and emerging public health threats
• Supporting program planning, contract/grant compliance, and budgetary oversight
• Exercising independent decision-making in daily operations, staff supervision, and clinical judgment
• Consulting with subject matter experts and collaborating with leadership and interdisciplinary teams on complex, unusual, or high-impact cases
• Leading, coaching, and contributing as a team member in a shared leadership model

As the ideal candidate for this position, you will be a proactive and collaborative leader with a strong foundation in public health nursing and experience working in disease control. In addition, you will possess many of the following:

• A minimum of two years of recent supervisory or lead public health nursing experience
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in population health, communicable disease, and outbreak investigation
• Proven experience in performance management, coaching, and mentoring public health staff
• Familiarity with Title 17 reporting mandates and local health jurisdiction protocols
• Skill in navigating ambiguity and leading in dynamic, evolving environments
• Strong public speaking, written communication, and data reporting capabilities
• Cultural humility and experience working with diverse and underserved populations
• Demonstrated follow-through, critical thinking, attention to detail, and initiative
• Experience collaborating across systems and effective stakeholder engagement (state, community-based organizations, and other county departments)

Visit the Department of Health Services' website for the Public Health Disease Control Unit for more information on this unit's services.

Interview and Referral Process

• To be considered for the first round of interviews, applicants must submit their completed application by September 3, 2025.
• Weekly referrals will continue on Thursdays following the initial deadline until this position is filled.

What We Offer

• Hybrid Telework - A schedule that meets the needs of our staff, department operations, and the communities we serve may be available depending on the assignment
• Salary Advancement - A salary increase after 1,040 hours (6 months when working full-time) for good work performance; eligibility for a salary increase for good performance every year thereafter, until reaching the top of the salary range
• Paid Time Off - Competitive vacation and sick leave accruals, 12 paid holidays, and an additional 8 floating holiday hours per year
• County Paid Health Premium Contributions - 100% premium contribution for the majority of employee-only and employee + family health plan options
• Post-Retirement Health Reimbursement Arrangement - County contributions to help fund post-retirement health insurance/benefits
• Retirement - A pension fully integrated with Social Security
• Paid Parental Leave - May be eligible for up to 8 weeks (320 hours) after 12 months of County employment
• Student Loan Debt Relief County employees may be eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness through the U.S. Department of Education

This recruitment is being conducted to fill a Supervising Public Health Nurse position in the Department of Health Services. This employment list may also be used to fill future full-time, part-time, or extra-help (temporary) positions as they occur during the active status of the list. Qualified County employees who wish to be considered for future positions should consider applying to this recruitment.

Application submissions require the Supplemental Questionnaire to be completed. Responses to supplemental questions will be used in assessing minimum qualifications. Please provide specific and detailed responses of a reasonable length to allow for a thorough assessment of your qualifications. Responses that state, "See Resume" or "See Application" may be considered insufficient.

The selection procedure will consist of the following examination:

An Application and Supplemental Questionnaire Appraisal Examination (weight 100%). Each application and supplemental questionnaire will be thoroughly evaluated for satisfaction of minimum qualifications and relevance of educational coursework, training, experience, knowledge, and abilities that relate to this position. Candidates possessing the most appropriate job-related qualifications will be placed on an employment list and referred to the department for selection interviews.

A background investigation is required prior to employment. Candidates referred to departments for a selection interview are typically required to sign authorization and release forms enabling such an investigation. Failure to sign prescribed forms will result in the candidate not being considered further for that vacancy. Reference information will not be made available to applicants.

Additional requirements, such as successful completion of a physical exam, drug screen, etc., may apply, depending on the duties and responsibilities of the position. If you receive a conditional job offer for the position, the requirements upon which the offer is contingent will be outlined in the conditional job letter. You may also review the Job Classification Screening Schedule to determine the requirements for this position.

Applications are accepted online at www.yourpath2sonomacounty.org. Paper applications may be submitted by person, fax (707-###-####), email, or through the mail. All applications and appropriate supplemental information as outlined in the job bulletin must be received by the time and date specified on the first page of this job announcement. Continuous recruitments may close without notice at any time that a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received. Applications received after the recruitment closes will not be accepted.

The County of Sonoma values diversity and is dedicated to creating a workplace environment that provides individuals with a sense of belonging. We are committed to having a diverse workforce that is representative of the communities we serve. The County is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer where all aspects of employment are based on merit, competence, performance, and business need.