The Department of Public Health prioritizes equitable and inclusive access to quality healthcare for its community and values the importance of diversity in its workforce. All employees at the Department of Public Health work to advance equity, inclusion, and diversity with a specific lens and focus on race, ethnicity, gender, sex, sexuality, disability, and immigration status. 

• Application Opening – Tuesday, September 17, 2024

• Application Deadline –  filing will close on or after Tuesday, September 24, 2024

• Salary: $111,332-$135,304 (https://careers.sf.gov/classifications/?classCode=2204)  Annually

• Appointment Type: Permanent Civil Service (https://careers.sf.gov/knowledge/role-types/)

• Recruitment ID: PBT-2204-148274

The Mission of the San Francisco Department of Public Health (SFDPH) is to protect and promote the health of all San Franciscans. SFDPH strives to achieve its mission through the work of multiple divisions - the San Francisco Health Network, Population Health, Behavioral Health Services, and Administration. The San Francisco Health Network is the City’s only complete system of care and has locations throughout the City, including Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital and Trauma Center, Laguna Honda Hospital and Rehabilitation Center, and over 15 primary care health centers. The Population Health Division (PHD) provides core public health services for the City and County of San Francisco: health protection, health promotion, disease and injury prevention, and disaster preparedness and response. 

The eligible list resulting from this recruitment may be utilized to fill future and current vacancies in this class at other locations within the DPH for the duration of the eligible list. 

Examples of Important and Essential Duties:

The essential functions of a 2202 Dental Aide include, but are not limited to:

• Conduct oral health assessments, X-rays, cancer screenings, periodontal probing, local anesthesia, soft-tissue curettage, and scaling/root planing.

• Apply sealants and fluoride and provide oral health instructions.

• Educate patients, nurses, staff, and the community on oral health and prevention. Develop and adjust service protocols for various settings.

• Create educational materials and assist in co-coordinating case management.

• Set program goals, track progress, and prepare reports.

• Perform research work, training, and act as consultant to public health and school personnel on oral health programs.

• Manage dental supplies and equipment.

• Perform other related duties as assigned.

EXPERIENCE: One year of verifiable full-time experience as a Dental Hygienist; AND

LICENSE: Possession of a valid Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH) license issued by the Dental Hygienist Committee of California; AND

• Possession of, or the ability to obtain within two weeks of hire, and maintenance of a valid Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certificate issued by the American Heart Association

Applicants must meet the minimum qualification requirement by the final filing date unless otherwise noted.

One-year of full-time employment is equivalent to 2,000 hours (2,000 hours of qualifying work experience is based on a 40-hour work week).

Important Note: Please make sure it is absolutely clear in your application exactly how you meet the minimum qualifications. Applicants may be required to submit verification of qualifying education and experience at any point during the recruitment and selection process. Please be aware that any misrepresentation of this information may disqualify you from this recruitment or future job opportunities.

Selection Procedures:

After application submission, candidates deemed qualified must complete all subsequent steps to advance in this selection process, which includes the following:

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE EXAMINATION: (WEIGHT: 100%)

Candidates that meet the minimum qualifications will then be invited to complete a required Supplemental Questionnaire. This questionnaire is designed to measure knowledge, skills and/or abilities (KSAs) in job-related areas that have been identified as critical for satisfactory performance in this position.

Additional selection processes may be conducted by the hiring department prior to making final hiring decisions.

Certification

The certification rule for the eligible list resulting from this examination will be the Rule of Ten Scores.

Eligible List/Score Report:

Once you pass the exam, you will be placed onto an eligible list and given a score and a rank. For more information, visit https://careers.sf.gov/knowledge/process/.

The duration of the eligible list resulting from this examination process will be 12 months and may be extended with the approval of the Human Resources Director.

How to apply:

Applications for City and County of San Francisco jobs are only accepted through an online process. Visit careers.sf.gov and begin the application process. 

Our e-mail communications may come from more than one department so please make sure your email is set to accept messages from all of us at this link. 

Applicants may be contacted by email about this recruitment therefore, it is their responsibility to contact the Analyst if they update their email address. 

Applicants will receive a confirmation email that their online application has been received in response to every announcement for which they file. Applicants should retain this confirmation email for their records. Failure to receive this email means that the online application was not submitted or received.

Terms of Announcement and Appeal Rights:

This is a Position Based Test (PBT) administered in accordance with Civil Service Rule 111A.

Applicants must be guided solely by the provisions of this announcement, including requirements, time periods and other particulars, except when superseded by federal, state or local laws, rules or regulations. Clerical errors may be corrected by the posting the correction on the Department of Human Resources website at https://careers.sf.gov/. The terms of this announcement may be appealed under Civil Service Rule 111A.35.1. The standard for the review of such appeals is ‘abuse of discretion’ or ‘no rational basis’ for establishing the position description, the minimum qualifications and/or the certification rule. Appeals must include a written statement of the item(s) being contested and the specific reason(s) why the cited item(s) constitute(s) abuse of discretion by the Human Resources Director. Appeals must be submitted directly to the Executive Officer of the Civil Service Commission within five business days of the announcement issuance date. 

DPH Health Critical Requirements and Information: (https://www.sfdph.org/dph/comupg/aboutdph/jobs/requirements.asp)  Please review the following policies regarding DPH employment requirements that safeguard yourself and others. 

• COVID-19 Policies (https://www.sfdph.org/dph/comupg/aboutdph/jobs/requirements.asp)  

• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) (https://www.sfdph.org/dph/comupg/aboutdph/jobs/requirements.asp)

• Medical Examination Prior to Hiring

• Electronic Health Record (EHR)

• Licensure/Certification/Registration (https://www.sfdph.org/dph/comupg/aboutdph/jobs/requirements.asp)

• Note on ICARE 

Additional information regarding Employment with the City and County of San Francisco: 

• Information about the Hiring Process (https://sfdhr.org/information-about-hiring-process)  

• Conviction History (https://sfdhr.org/conviction-history-faq)  

• Employee Benefits Overview (https://sfdhr.org/benefits-overview)  

• Equal Employment Opportunity (https://sfdhr.org/equal-employment-opportunity)  

• Disaster Service Workers (https://sfdhr.org/disaster-service-workers)

• Veterans Preference

If you have any questions regarding this recruitment or application process, please contact the analyst, Elaine Adams at elaine.adams@sfdph.org or (628) 271-6974. 

We may use text messaging to communicate with you on the phone number provided in your application. The first message will ask you to opt in to text messaging.

CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT:  All City and County of San Francisco employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment. Someone is fully vaccinated when 14 days have passed since they received the final dose of a two-shot vaccine or a dose of a one-shot vaccine. Any new hire must present proof of full vaccination status to be appointed. Any new hire who will be routinely assigned or occasionally enter High-Risk Settings, must provide proof of having received a COVID-19 booster vaccine by March 1, 2022, or once eligible.

The City and County of San Francisco encourages women, minorities and persons with disabilities to apply. Applicants will be considered regardless of their sex, race, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition (associated with cancer, a history of cancer, or genetic characteristics), HIV/AIDS status, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, military and veteran status, or other protected category under the law.