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Nevada County Director of Public Health Nursing in CA 95945, California
Director of Public Health Nursing
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Director of Public Health Nursing
Salary
$130,136.76 - $158,870.28 Annually
Location
CA 95945, CA
Job Type
Full Time
Job Number
2026-0069
Department
Public Health
Opening Date
04/23/2026
Closing Date
5/11/2026 8:00 AM Pacific
Description
Benefits
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Definition and Class Characteristics
The Public Health Department promotes and supports the health of our entire community through varied programs ranging from control of communicable diseases and coordination of the response to health emergencies, individual case management, primary prevention of disease, and wellness promotion. We invite you to join our team by applying for the Director of Public Health Nursing position!
Reporting to the Director of Public Health, the incumbent oversees all the departmental nursing staff and programs including nurses in Child Welfare, Immunization, Communicable Disease, MCAH, Medical Therapy Unit, and our Truckee Clinic. Within that realm, the incumbent’s responsibilities include:
Planning, organizing and directing the development, implementation, and evaluation of our nursing programs.
Oversee the recruitment, hiring, training and development of nursing staff.
Oversee and help implement emergency preparedness and response activities for the nurse staff.
Interpret policy provisions of county nursing programs for the public and personnel.
Assisting in the preparation of required programmatic and financial documents relating to State and Federal grants.
Assisting in evaluating pertinent State and local legislation while mitigating negative impacts on the health department’s programs.
Join the team and continue our traditions of promoting health and wellness within our scenic county!
Graduation from an accredited four-year college/university accredited by the National League of Nursing with a Bachelor’s degree in Science of Nursing is required. Possession of a Master’s degree in Public Health Nursing, Public Health, Nursing, Public Administration, or a closely related field is desirable. Five years of progressively responsible experience, three years of which must have been in a managerial or supervisory capacity, is also desirable.
Our staff members enjoy an extensive benefit package including, but not limited to: a generous sick time/vacation/leave benefit, 11 standard and 3 floating holidays each year, CalPERS retirement, medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, complementary and voluntary life insurance plans, a flexible spending account (FSA), a dependent care account (DCA), and a deferred compensation plan including 401(a), 457(b) and Roth options. Nevada County is also a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program (https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service) through the Department of Education. And because we care about work-life balance, we also offer flexible schedules and telework options to our staff depending on program needs! Benefit eligibility and options are based on regular or temporary employee status.
The Community / County
Nevada County is perfect for those who crave a peaceful and fulfilling lifestyle in the great outdoors. The county is home to over 102,000 residents and covers an area of 974 square miles. Surrounded by the stunning Sierra Nevada Mountains, this county is a nature lover's paradise, with state parks, lakes, and trails galore for hiking, camping, and fishing. And let's not forget the ski resorts and snow parks, which make Nevada County a winter wonderland. Nevada County also has a thriving arts and cultural scene with a vibrant community of artists and musicians, galleries, theaters, and performance spaces. The Nevada County Fairgrounds host events year-round, including the ever-popular Nevada County Fair and the California Worldfest. Nevada County is also an economic powerhouse, with local businesses and industries thriving in technology, health, and tourism, and where resident can enjoy affordable California living!
You matter at County of Nevada. Your contribution, your worth, your ideas, all have a place here. We thrive on transparent and ongoing communication through employee newsletters, social media and hosted sites. We strive to be the best version of ourselves through continuous improvement. We learn and grow as a team. Great discoveries happen when people from a diverse set of backgrounds come together. Best of all, you make a difference in the lives of our community every day. Bring your whole self to our place.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
Read the full job description here. (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/mynevadacounty/classspecs/1066675?keywords=director%20of%20public%20health%20nursing&pagetype=classSpecifications)
Legal Jurisdiction
Legal authority for local public health agencies is established in the California Health and Safety Code, Chapter 2, Sections 101100 – 101115, and the California Code of Regulations, Title 17, Section 1253.
Title 17, Section 1301 of the California Code of Regulations further mandates that: “public health nursing staff will be under the supervision of a Director of Public Health Nursing.”
Benefits Guide
TheBenefits Guide (https://www.nevadacountyca.gov/492/Benefits) is a comprehensive document for employees of the County of Nevada. Information contained in this summary of benefits is not a binding document. Refer to specific unitsummaries and agreements (MOUs) (https://nevadacountyca.gov/475/Memoranda-of-Understanding-MOUs) for additional benefit information.
Health Insurance
The County sponsored plan is the PERS Gold PPO, but you can also choose plans from providers such as Anthem, Blue Shield, and PORAC (if you are a member) to suit your needs.
Health Insurance Plans
Anthem Blue Cross Select HMO
Anthem Blue Cross Traditional HMO
Blue Shield CalPERS Access+ HMO
Blue Shield Trio HMO
Kaiser HMO
PERS Gold PPO (County sponsored plan)
PERS Platinum PPO
PORAC (Available to PORAC members only)
Flexible Spending Accounts
The County offers employees the option to contribute to a pre-tax medical FSA and dependent Care FSA.
Life Insurance
Voya is the County's life insurance provider. We offer the following products through Voya:
Basic Accidental Death and Dismemberment
Basic Term Life
Optional Accidental Death and Dismemberment plans
Optional Dependent Term Life
Optional Term Life
Dental & Vision Insurance
Nevada County employees can opt to receive dental and vision insurance without opting for health insurance coverage as well. This will give employees more flexibility to match their choice of insurance plans to their specific needs. Ameritas Dental is the dental provider offered through Nevada County and Ameritas VSP Vision Care is our vision care provider.
Retirement
The County is a member of the CalPERS retirement system and also provides the opportunity for voluntary contributions to a 457 deferred compensation account through Nationwide by way of pre-tax and Roth payroll deductions.
CalPERS Miscellaneous Tiers: Tier 1 (Classic-former employee originally hired on or before 12/13/12 and are returning to Nevada County) 2.7% @ 55 Tier 2 (Hired by a CalPERS employer between 12/14/12-12/31/12 and coming to Nevada County with less than 6 months between separation from former CalPERS employer and hire date with Nevada County) 2%@60 Tier 3 (Hired by first CalPERS employer on or after 1/1/13 or having a break in service of more than six months between another CalPERS employer and Nevada County) 2%@62
CalPERS Safety tiers: Tier 1 (Classic-former employees originally hired on or before 12/13/12 and are returning to Nevada County) 3% @ 50. Tier 2 (Hired by a CalPERS employer between 7/2411-12/31/12 and coming to Nevada County with less than 6-months between separation from former CalPERS employer and hire date with Nevada County) 3% @ 55. Tier 3 (Hired by any CalPERS employer on or after 1/1/13) 2.7% @ 57. We encourage you to visit the CalPERS home page,www.calpers.ca.gov, to search related information about the retirement plans noted here so that you fully understand what your retirement formula means to you.
NEVADA COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
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Nevada County Human Resources Department
950 Maidu Avenue, Nevada City, CA 95959 (530) 265-7010 option 2
Human.resources@nevadacountyca.gov
www.nevadacountyca.gov
01
Which of the following best describes your level of education?
I do not have a degree
Associates Degree
Bachelor's Degree
Master's Degree
02
Please let us know the major subject area of your college education.
Public Administration
Nursing
Public Health
Related Field
03
If you selected "Related Field", please explain.
04
Do you possess a valid California Registered Nurse license?
Yes
No
05
Do you possess a valid California certificate as a Public Health Nurse?
Yes
No
06
Please describe your years of experience working as a Public Health Nurse.
1 year to less than 3 years
3 years to less than 5 years
5 years to less than 7 years
7 or more years
07
Please describe your years of experience in managing or supervising staff.
1 year to 2 years
2 years to 3 years
3 years to 4 years
4 or more years
08
What programs have you had experience in during your public health career? (select all that apply)
HCPCFC
CD
IZ
CLPPP
MCAH
CCS
SON
Family Planning
Home Visiting
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Employer
County of Nevada
Address
950 Maidu Avenue
Nevada City, California, 95959
Phone
530 265 7010
Website
https://www.nevadacountyca.gov/
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