DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC HEALTH

Fresno County
2220 Tulare St., Fresno, California 93721 United States  View Map
Posted: Jul 15, 2025
  • Salary: $192,322.00 - $245,466.00 Annually USD
  • Full Time
  • Administration and Management
  • Public Health
  • Job Description

    Position Description

    The County of Fresno is offering an excellent career opportunity to an experienced professional interested in a position as the Director of Public Health.

    The Director of Public Health, reporting to the County of Administrative Officer, determines policy, develops programs and formulates operational objectives within local, state and federal legal requirements, County ordinances, policies and procedural guidelines. This position also serves as the Assistant Director of Emergency Services for the County of Fresno and provides administrative/support oversight to the County Health Officer.

    As an appointed department head, this position is exempt from Civil Service status, is hired and serves at the pleasure of the County Administrative Officer, subject to approval by the Board of Supervisors.

    PLEASE CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE BROCHURE

    Fresno County is working together for a quality of life for all. Our mission is to provide excellent public services to our diverse community.

    Samples of Duties

    Please click here to review the Samples of Duties

    Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

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    Minimum Qualifications

    Education : Possession of a bachelor’s degree that is acceptable within the United States’ accredited college or university system.

    Experience : Five (5) years of full-time, paid managerial work experience in public agency administration or a public health program, which included the supervision of professional staff.

    Substitution : Possession of a master's degree that is acceptable within the United States' accredited college or university system may be substituted for one (1) year of the required experience.

    License : Possession of a valid Class “C” driver’s license, or equivalent, may be required.

    HOW TO APPLY:
    Applications must be submitted online only. An online application can be found at FresnoCountyJobs.c om .

    Open the Job Information Flyer and click "Apply" to begin the online application process.

    Once the filing deadline has passed, you may check the status of the recruitment at anytime by logging on to: https://www.governmentjobs.com/Applications/Index/fresnoca .

    Please Note:
    • It is the applicant's responsibility to notify Human Resources of any email address, mailing address, and telephone number changes.
    • Notices from Human Resources will be sent via email only.

    REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIALS:
    • A complete, accurate Fresno County employment application must be submitted online only and shall include:
      • All education and work experience to demonstrate the applicant meets the minimum qualifications.
      • If education was completed outside the United States' accredited college or university system, documentation that the education is comparable to that received within the United States' system must be provided by the closing date and time of this recruitment.
    • Supplemental Questionnaire
    • Comprehensive Resume or Curriculum Vitae
    Please Note:
    • Resumes and attachments are not accepted in lieu of a completed employment application.
    • Incomplete or inaccurate applications will be disqualified.
    • Submissions must be received by the closing date and time of this recruitment. Amendments will not be accepted after the filing deadline.
    • Applications submitted via U.S. mail, email, fax, or in person in our office will not be accepted.
    • See electronic brochure for details and topics to cover. A comprehensive resume must be attached to your online application.

    REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS:

    Positions in this classification are in Medical Group I - Light Physical Activity (Personnel Rule 8). This group includes positions which require only light physical effort and may include lifting of small, light objects and some bending, stooping, squatting, twisting, and reaching. Considerable walking or standing may be involved.

    The County of Fresno is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application, examination, or selection process may contact Human Resources at (559) 600-1830 at least five days prior to the scheduled date or deadline.

    Eligible candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.

    EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

    The County of Fresno is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of Fresno County to provide employment opportunity for all qualified persons. All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, medical condition, genetic information, or denial of medical family care leave, or any other non-job-related factor.

    Analyst: Patrice Sisco

    REGULAR, PERMANENT POSITIONS BENEFITS PACKAGE :
    • Health Insurance
    • Competitive Retirement Plan
    • Twelve (12) Paid Holidays per year
    • Disability and Life Insurance
    • Annual Leave Plan
    • Employee Assistance Program

    Optional benefits include:
    • Deferred Compensation Plan (County-sponsored tax shelter savings plan).
    • Flexible Spending Plans - tax shelter (set aside pre-tax $ to pay for eligible medical, dependent care, and qualified parking and mass transit expenses).
    • NobleCredit Union - all County employees can take advantage of low interest rates, no annual fees for checking accounts, direct deposit, online banking and many other services.


    EXTRA-HELP POSITIONS :

    Extra-help positions are temporary, not entitled to benefits and serve at the will of the department head.

    CLICK HERE TO REVIEW ADDITIONAL BENEFITS INFORMATION

    Closing Date/Time: 7/25/2025 4:00 PM Pacific
  • Special Instructions

    7/25/2025 4:00 PM Pacific
  • ABOUT THE COMPANY

    • Fresno County
    • Fresno County

    The city and county of Fresno are located in the central San Joaquin Valley of California. To the west it is predominantly dedicated to thousands of acres for agriculture. To the east, the snow-capped Sierra Nevada Mountains rise out of the low foothills. It is the only county in the country that can claim three national parks in its backyard.

    THE FRESNO COMMUNITY AND OUR GOVERNMENT

    Fresno County, with a current population approaching over 917,515, is the 10th most populous county in California and is one of the most diverse counties in the United States. The County of Fresno is the nation's #1 agricultural community. The County Administrative Officer heads County government while an elected Board of Supervisors is the legislative policy-making body of the County. The County employs a workforce of over 7,300 people and the 2015 - 2016 fiscal year budget is over $2.65 billion.

    • Centrally located in the San Joaquin Valley, Fresno is a short trip to the Central Coast, Southern California, the Bay Area, and numerous mountains.
    • Average commute time: 18 min.
    • The Central Valley is host to a University California and California State University campus and several community colleges and private universities.
    • Yosemite National Park, Kings Canyon National Park, Bass/Shaver/Millerton Lakes are perfect locations for year round recreation including camping, hiking, sailing, snow and water skiing, fishing, golfing and other outdoor activities.

    Thank you for your interest in employment with the County of Fresno. A great place to live, work, and raise a family. Visit www.gofresnocounty.com  for more information about our county.

     

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