Public Health Officer

County of Door•Sturgeon Bay, WI

2d•$88,046•Onsite

About The Position

Door County is seeking a Public Health Officer to direct, coordinate, and supervise public health operations to protect and promote the health of Door County residents. This role involves overseeing program administration, compliance, emergency response, and inter-agency collaboration. The Public Health Officer serves as the designated Health Officer per Wisconsin Statute 251.06(3), ensuring adherence to all applicable public health laws and standards. The Health & Human Services Public Health Division works to protect and promote the health of the community by focusing on preventing disease, reducing health risks, and creating conditions that support safe, healthy living for all residents. This position allows for strategic leadership, community health improvement, and evidence-based programming that directly supports the wellbeing of our residents.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in nursing (from a nationally accredited program), public health, environmental health, or a closely related field.
At least three (3) years of full-time experience in a public health agency, including responsibility for communicable disease control programs.
Minimum of one (1) year of experience or training in public health emergency preparedness, including Incident Command System (ICS) and National Incident Management System (NIMS).
Valid driver’s license.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Public Health, Nursing, Health Administration, or a related field.
Prior supervisory or administrative experience in a public sector or health agency.
Grant writing and budget development experience.
Familiarity with Wisconsin public health systems and community collaboration models.

Responsibilities

Enforces state public health statutes, administrative rules, and local ordinances in alignment with Wisconsin law.
Provides strategic leadership for the development, delivery, and evaluation of public health programs to meet evolving community health needs.
Supervises, mentors, and evaluates public health staff; including annual performance reviews; supports staff development and performance improvement initiatives.
Leads public health emergency planning and response; maintains and executes the county’s Public Health Emergency Plan (PHEP).
Serves as Public Information Officer (PIO) during public health incidents; coordinates communication strategies and media engagement.
Oversees epidemiological investigation and control of communicable diseases; guides disease surveillance activities.
Develops and monitors division budget; manages grants and pursues alternative funding sources to sustain programs.
Leads Community Health Assessment and Improvement Planning; fosters community partnerships to implement initiatives.
Provides regulatory oversight and direction to the Sanitarian; participates in inspections and enforcement decisions.
Coordinates the orientation and supervision of students and new employees; participates in hiring processes.
Oversees community health education, public relations, and policy advocacy to promote health equity and awareness.
Participates in departmental leadership meetings; contributes to agency-wide strategy, policy, and culture.