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Job Title


Public Health Director


Company : San Luis Obispo County, CA


Location : San Luis Obispo, CA


Created : 2026-04-19


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

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: SALARY AND BENEFITS Annual Salary: $206,606.40 - $276,910.40 DOE/DOQ, PLUS an attractive benefits package. For first consideration, apply by April 27 at: View the WBCP Job Board: /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@ * 866-929-WBCP (9227) toll free * 541-664-0376 (direct)