County of Sonoma

Santa Rosa, CA

Supervising Public Health Nurse – Disease Control

Salary:  $146,286.24 - $177,801.75 Annually

To be considered for the first round of interviews, applicants must submit their completed application by September 3, 2025.

The Department of Health Services is seeking an experienced Supervising Public Health Nurse to lead public health nursing services in the Disease Control Unit. 

We are seeking a Supervising Public Health Nurse (PHN) to collaborate with the Director of Public Health Nursing and Division leadership in overseeing the clinical and community health functions of the Disease Control team. This position provides direct and indirect supervision of Public Health Nurses, Public Health Investigators, Community Health Worker Specialists, and clerical staff. 

Core responsibilities of this position include:

•  Supervising disease reporting, investigation, and follow-up in alignment with Titles 15 and 17 of the California Code of Regulations

•  Providing clinical leadership and staff development using PHN core competencies and supervisory principles

•  Assisting in recruitment, training, supervision, evaluation, and performance management of nursing and field staff

•  Coordinating with State partners, Emergency Preparedness, and local organizations on outbreak response, immunization campaigns, and emerging public health threats

•  Supporting program planning, contract/grant compliance, and budgetary oversight

•  Exercising independent decision-making in daily operations, staff supervision, and clinical judgment

•  Consulting with subject matter experts and collaborating with leadership and interdisciplinary teams on complex, unusual, or high-impact cases

•  Leading, coaching, and contributing as a team member in a shared leadership model

What We Offer

Working at the County of Sonoma offers expansive opportunities for growth and development, the ability to be a part of a challenging and rewarding work environment, and the satisfaction of knowing you're working to better our communities. You can also look forward to flexible work arrangements and excellent benefits* including:

•  Hybrid Telework - A schedule that meets the needs of our staff, department operations, and the communities we serve may be available depending on the assignment

•  Salary Advancement - A salary increase after 1,040 hours (6 months when working full-time) for good work performance; eligibility for a salary increase for good performance every year thereafter, until reaching the top of the salary range

•  Paid Time Off - Competitive vacation and sick leave accruals, 12 paid holidays, and an additional 8 floating holiday hours per year

•  County Paid Health Premium Contributions - 100% premium contribution for the majority of employee-only and employee + family health plan options

•  Post-Retirement Health Reimbursement Arrangement - County contributions to help fund post-retirement health insurance/benefits

•  Retirement - A pension fully integrated with Social Security

•  Paid Parental Leave - May be eligible for up to 8 weeks (320 hours) after 12 months of County employment

•  Student Loan Debt Relief – County employees may be eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness through the U.S. Department of Education

Learn more and apply:  https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/sonoma/jobs/5041381/supervising-public-health-nurse-disease-control

*Salary is negotiable within the established range for the position and benefits described herein do not represent a contract and may be changed without notice. For more information, including minimum qualifications, & to apply, visit www. yourpath2sonomacounty.org or call 707-565-2331. The County of Sonoma is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and are committed to having a workforce that is representative of the communities we serve.