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Job Description
Solano County is hiring for Chief Deputy Health - Health Officer!
This position is open until filled.
For consideration, please apply by January 23, 2026.
The Chief Deputy Health - Health Officer serves as the Health Officer for Solano County, providing medical and public health leadership for one of the region’s most diverse and rapidly growing communities. Reporting to the Director of Health and Social Services, this position oversees the Public Health and Medical service divisions within the Department and serves as the County’s principal authority on matters affecting the health and safety of Solano residents.
As Health Officer, this role is charged with protecting, preserving, and promoting community health while fulfilling all duties required under the California Health and Safety Code, Title 17 of the California Code of Regulations, and related state and federal laws. The position directs and coordinates activities that prevent disease, promote wellness, and ensure equitable access to health resources across Solano County’s cities and unincorporated areas.
As the County’s public health voice, the Health Officer must be media-savvy, approachable, and community-minded-able to appear on camera, respond to press inquiries, and participate in public events with professionalism and warmth. This role requires both medical expertise and the interpersonal skill to connect with diverse audiences across Solano County.
TO LEARN MORE ABOUT THE POSITION
View the recruitment brochure HERE
HOW TO APPLY
Submit cover letter and resume to:
Craig Southerland
(619) 393-9508
csoutherland@publicservicesearch.com
QUESTIONS?
Contact Craig Southerland, Public Service Search at
csoutherland@publicservicesearch.com or (619) 393-9508
We offer a benefits package to employees which includes health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, holidays, vacation, and sick leave
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ABOUT THE COMPANY
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Solano County
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Commitment to Service: Our mission is to serve the people and to provide a safe and healthy place to live, learn, work and play.
We serve the public in many different ways, including:
- Providing primary medical, dental, alcohol, drug and mental health services to residents, including the uninsured, low-income, and medically underserved
- Providing law enforcement services in the unincorporated area of the county
- Protecting the community from public health threats such as communicable diseases
- Coordinating countywide responses to domestic violence and terrorism or other emergencies
- Managing the criminal justice process after arrest (jail, prosecution, probation)
- Supporting other local governments through efficient property tax collection as mandated by the State, County and local jurisdictions; and,
- Administering and enforcing Federal, State, and Local laws and policies pertaining to environmental health, building construction, and land use planning
Our employees: Our diverse workforce is committed to fulfilling this mission and does so by exemplifying our IDEAL Core Values, engaging in our day-to-day work of serving the public with Integrity, Dignity, Excellence, Accountability, and Leadership.
Culture of Learning and Development: Solano County is committed to investing “In and For the Future” by providing training resources to encourage employee professional development and growth within our organization. While employed with Solano County, employees have the opportunity to pursue their career goals, interests, and develop the competencies on the Solano County Leadership Development Model by participating in the following programs:
- Tuition Reimbursement Program
- Annual Education Fair
- County Mentoring Program
- Leadership Academy
- Supervisory Trainings
- Skill Development Trainings
- Self-paced learning opportunities
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Our Community: Solano County is the ideal place to live, learn, work and play… The America's Promise Alliance has named Solano County as one of the 100 Best Communities for Young People for six straight years—the only California community with that distinction.
- Live - Solano County as well as cities within the County have ranked in the top 15 hottest markets across the country and within the Bay Area due to prime location and affordability.
- Learn – Higher education abounds! Within the County, education choices include: Solano Community College, CSU Maritime Academy, Brandman University, and Touro University. Bordering our County is the renowned University of California Davis.
- Work – The blend of agriculture, corporate business and pleasant lifestyle enhance the attraction of Solano County. Blessed with a thriving agricultural economy, the county is also home to biotechnology and other growth industries.
- Play - Situated midway between San Francisco and Sacramento—the State capitol, Solano County is home to rolling hillsides, waterfronts and fertile farmland. County residents can enjoy day trips to the San Francisco Bay area, Lake Tahoe region and the Napa and Sonoma Valleys.
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