Overview
Public Health Officer
Public Health Department, Seattle & King County (PHSKC)
King County, Washington
Annual Salary $299,420 – $379,533 DOE/DOQ
Health, well-being, and racial equity – every day for everyone in King County.
King County, Washington is seeking a dedicated and visionary Public Health Officer (PHO) to champion high standards of scientific excellence and community trust. This role offers the opportunity to serve as a chief advisor to the Public Health Director, providing clear, objective factual advice on critical medical and public health issues. This executive-level position requires a licensed physician with significant scientific and epidemiological experience, preferably in the focus areas of communicable disease investigation and control. This new PHO will not only be a trusted voice in the community but also successfully navigate the complex landscape of public health policy and administration. The Public Health Officer will be a capable, knowledgeable, and committed executive leader. The ideal candidate is progressive, innovative, inclusive, and enthusiastic about creating change in the community by improving quality of life. Serving the Seattle metropolitan area and beyond, they will play a crucial role in addressing public health issues through research, policy development, and community engagement. Protect and improve the health and wellbeing of King County residents – apply today!
View the full recruitment brochure here: https://indd.adobe.com/view/1d8edc1e-f51e-48fa-9c39-c453e424db37
THE POSITION and THE IDEAL CANDIDATE
The Public Health Officer will partner closely with the Director and Deputy Director to continue King County’s reputation as a leader in health innovation and equity. They will be involved in every significant conversation, providing expert advice, driving policy discussions, and ensuring that the county continues to set the nation’s standard for public health excellence. The next Public Health Officer is an equity-focused, strategic, capable, and organized advisor. They will have the ability to navigate the complex landscape of public health policy and administration with creativity and innovative thinking.
The ideal candidate is a licensed physician with significant scientific and epidemiological experience, with extensive knowledge of communicable disease and prior service as a health officer. In addition to managing daily outbreak control, this PHO will be an enthusiastic visionary leader with an extensive background addressing emergent issues such as climate change, racial inequity, gun violence, homelessness, and access to care, all of which impact the health and wellbeing of the community. They will oversee major programs and outreach efforts to support, educate, and empower the public. This position involves considerable public speaking and community engagement, with regular presentations to City leadership, media, elected officials, and the public. The PHO will be a calm and confident leader able to communicate effectively in times of crisis. They will also be passionate about serving others and making an impact through scientific research, policy development, and community engagement.
EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS
• EDUCATION: Master’s degree or Doctorate in Public Health or a closely related field.
• EXPERIENCE: Five (5) years of management level experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the essential functions of the job. One (1) year of experience with direct supervision. Demonstrable experience in leading disease outbreak investigations.
• LICENSURE: A valid unrestricted MD or DO license to practice medicine in Washington State (or ability to obtain before hire).
• AUTHORSHIP: Demonstrable experience in scientific writing and publications in peer reviewed journals.
• TRAINING: Completion of Centers for Disease Control (CDC) Epidemic Intelligence Service (EIS) training
HIGHLY DESIRED
FELLOWSHIP: Completion of CDC Public Health Fellowship.
LICENSURE RECIPRICITY:
The State of Washington has reciprocity with 28 states. The Washington Medical Commission (WMC) provides priority review and processing for qualifying applicants. For more information, please go to: https://wmc.wa.gov/licensing
SALARY AND BENEFITS: Annual Salary of $299,420 – $379,533 DOE/DOQ, PLUS a generous benefits package. For more benefits information, visit: https://kingcounty.gov/en/legacy/audience/employees/benefits
HOW TO APPLY: Qualified candidates will be contacted as they are identified. For first consideration, apply ASAP at: www.wbcpinc.com/job-board
SAVE THE DATES:
Interviews will be held in person on October 3rd. Selected candidates must be available for the interview date.
QUESTIONS?
Please contact your recruiter, Terri, with any questions:
• terri@wbcpinc.com
• 866-929-WBCP (9227) toll free
• 805-450-8296 (direct)
