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Public Health Director
County of San Luis Obispo, California

San Luis Obispo, CA

Annual Salary: $206,606.40 – $276,910.40 DOE/DOQ

The County of San Luis Obispo, California, is seeking an innovative and collaborative Public Health Director to lead its Public Health Department as the County advances strategic improvements across its public health system. This is a unique opportunity to strengthen organizational effectiveness, financial sustainability, and service delivery across a broad portfolio of programs serving residents and vulnerable populations countywide. The Public Health Department has approximately 203 staff and an annual budget of $47 million, guiding operational performance and cross-sector collaboration. The ideal candidate is a seasoned public health leader with demonstrated success managing complex public-sector systems. This leader brings strong fiscal expertise, experience overseeing public agency budgets, and the ability to align resources with evolving mandates and community needs. Steady and solutions-oriented, they move key initiatives forward, mentor staff, strengthen morale, and build productive partnerships that support long-term population health outcomes. Lead change, strengthen systems, and advance community health, apply today!

View the full recruitment brochure here: https://indd.adobe.com/view/06401a80-4bc9-4ada-b018-719f2a2a488a

SALARY AND BENEFITS

Annual Salary: $206,606.40 – $276,910.40 DOE/DOQ, PLUS an attractive benefits package.

HOW TO APPLY

For first consideration, apply by April 27 at: https://wbcp.applicantpool.com/jobs/1292230-300215.html

View the WBCP Job Board: wbcpinc.com/job-board/  

SAVE THE DATES

Round one virtual interviews will take place on May 20. Finalists will move forward to round two in-person interviews on June 5. Selected candidates must be available for both interview dates.

QUESTIONS?

Please contact your recruiter, Terri Maus-Nisich, with any inquiries:

• terri@wbcpinc.com
• 866-929-WBCP (9227) toll free
• 541-664-0376 (direct)

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

A combination of education, training, and experience resulting in the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. An example of qualifying education and experience includes:

• Education: Possession of a master’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university in public health, public administration, health administration, or a closely related field.
• Experience: Three (3) years of progressively responsible administrative or management experience in public health or healthcare, including two (2) years in a management role.
• License: When driving is an essential function of the position, a valid California driver’s license will be required at the time of appointment and must be maintained throughout employment.