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County of Door • Sturgeon Bay, WI1d • Onsite
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Public Health Officer
County of Door•Sturgeon Bay, WI
•Onsite
About The Position
Door County Government serves nearly 30,000 year-round residents and a vibrant seasonal population by providing essential services that support and protect the people, economy, and environment of the Door Peninsula. Within the County organization, the Health & Human Services Public Health Division works to protect and promote the health of the community. The division focuses on preventing disease, reducing health risks, and creating conditions that support safe, healthy living for all residents. Public Health monitors community health concerns, provides education and outreach, and implements programs that address the causes and impacts of health issues. By promoting healthy environments, sharing accurate health information, and coordinating prevention efforts, the Public Health Division supports a strong and resilient community where individuals can work, live, and play safely. The Public Health Officer directs, coordinates, and supervises public health operations to protect and promote the health of Door County residents. This role oversees program administration, compliance, emergency response, and inter-agency collaboration, and serves as the designated Health Officer per Wisconsin Statute 251.06(3), ensuring adherence to all applicable public health laws and standards.
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.
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Career Level
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