Engineering Jobs in Crockett, CA

The Organization

Contra Costa Health (CCH) is an integrated public health system within Contra Costa County government responsible for the health and well-being of more than 1.1 million residents. As the County’s largest department, CCH employs approximately 5,500 staff and operates with an annual budget of approximately $4 billion.

CCH delivers care and services across a broad and highly integrated continuum spanning acute care, ambulatory services, managed care, behavioral health, public health, and community-based programs. Core components of the system include:

• Contra Costa Regional Medical Center (CCRMC), a 167-bed acute care hospital serving as the County’s primary safety-net hospital
• Nine community-based health centers and clinics, collectively providing more than 550,000 ambulatory visits annually
• Detention Health Services, providing 24/7 medical, mental health, and substance use services within County correctional facilities, ensuring continuity of care, medication management, crisis intervention, and coordinated discharge planning to support safe transition back to the community.
• Contra Costa Health Plan (CCHP), serving approximately 270,000 members across Medi-Cal, Medicare, and commercial lines of business and operating as the Single Plan Model for Medi-Cal managed care in the County
• Behavioral Health Services, delivering comprehensive mental health and substance use services
• Community Health and Safety divisions, including Public Health, Environmental Health, Emergency Medical Services, Hazardous Materials, Health, Housing & Homeless Services, and Community Response

The Position

Chief Financial Officer

Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer of Contra Costa Health, the Chief Financial Officer serves as the senior financial leader and strategic advisor for the department. The CFO is responsible for planning, organizing, and directing all financial strategy and operations, including budgeting, financial reporting, revenue cycle oversight, capital planning, and regulatory compliance.

The CFO leads the Finance Division of approximately 160 staff and provides fiscal leadership for an integrated public health system with an annual operating budget of approximately $4 billion.

Direct Reports:

• Three Deputy Chief Financial Officers (Hospital/Health Centers; Health Plan; Controller/General Programs)
• Assistant Director – Contracts/Procurement
• Assistant Director – Revenue Cycle (Position Under Development)
• Director of Patient Financial Services
• Director of Financial Counseling

Key Stakeholder Relationships:

The CFO works closely with the County Administrator’s Office, Auditor-Controller, Treasurer, Information Technology, Human Resources, Labor Relations, and the Board of Supervisors.

Experience/Qualifications

Education

• Possession of a master’s degree from an accredited college or university with a major in Business, Finance, Accounting, Public Administration, or a closely related field.

Experience

• Ten (10) years of full-time financial management experience in a healthcare environment, including at least five (5) years in an executive-level role within a large, diverse program or public agency providing healthcare to the public.
• Demonstrated experience in complex healthcare systems; experience spanning both delivery systems and managed care environments is strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of public reimbursement structures and fiscal strategy across funding streams, including Medi-Cal, Medicare, and supplemental funding programs.
• Experience operating in unionized environments and supporting labor negotiations through financial modeling and analysis.
• Strong financial planning, forecasting, and analytical expertise, including budget development, revenue cycle oversight, capital planning, and enterprise financial reporting.
• Experience leading enterprise financial systems modernization initiatives, including ERP optimization, cost accounting implementation, and large-scale operational system projects.
• Demonstrated project management capability involving complex, cross-functional initiatives.

Certifications (Must hold at least one within one (1) year of appointment)

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) issued by the State of California
• Certified Health Financial Professional (CHFP) issued by the Healthcare Financial Management Association
• Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM) issued by the Association of Government Accountants
• Certified Public Finance Officer (CPFO) issued by the Government Finance Officers Association

Licensure

• Valid California driver’s license (or ability to obtain).

Substitution for Education:

The qualifying Master’s degree may be substituted with both:

1. Possession of a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Public Health, Business or Public Administration, Social or Behavioral Sciences, Health Sciences, Social Work, Finance, Accounting, Architecture, Engineering, Construction/Project Management, Urban Planning, or Facilities Management; and
2. A minimum of three (3) additional years of relevant work experience, including at least two (2) years in an executive-level role within a large, diverse program or public agency providing health or human services to the public.

Compensation

For the selected candidate, a complete and competitive compensation package will be offered which includes salary target of $434,126-$527,682 dependent upon experience, deferred compensation, a full suite of benefits, and up to $10k may be approved for relocation assistance on a case-by-case basis.

Job Title : Nuclear Engineer (Naval Reactors Engineer) Category / Component : Officer • Active Overview Design, regulate, and oversee the Navy's nuclear propulsion program, including reactor design, fleet operations, and eventual defueling and decommissioning of nuclear powered ships and submarines from Naval Reactors Headquarters and associated Department of Energy laboratories and shipyards.

Key Responsibilities Provide technical direction in areas such as reactor and fluid systems design, reactor physics, materials development, component design for steam generators, pumps, and valves, instrumentation and control for reactor and propulsion plants, testing and quality control, radiation shielding, and chemistry and radiological controls; review designs and analyses from laboratories, shipyards, and industry partners; coordinate with fleet units to ensure safe and reliable nuclear plant operation.

What to Expect Assume significant technical responsibility early in your career as part of a lean headquarters staff; work primarily in an analytical and oversight role rather than operating plants at sea; balance long term engineering projects with time sensitive fleet and shipyard issues; frequent coordination with senior civilian engineers, naval officers, and technical teams; high expectations for attention to detail, judgment, and written and oral communication.

Work Environment Work mainly at Naval Reactors Headquarters in the Washington, District of Columbia area with regular engagement with Department of Energy laboratories, nuclear training sites, shipyards, and nuclear powered ships and submarines; office based work that includes document reviews, technical meetings, inspections, and site visits rather than day to day shipboard watchstanding.

Pathways, Training & Advancement Officer commissioning through programs such as Officer Candidate School or the Nuclear Propulsion Officer Candidate program followed by a structured technical qualification program at Naval Reactors; rotational exposure to laboratories, prototypes, shipyards, and fleet support issues; progressive responsibility leading projects and becoming a subject matter expert, with opportunities for professional military education and advanced graduate study in technical fields.

Entry through the Nuclear Propulsion Officer Candidate program for qualified college students and recent graduates, or selection via Officer Candidate School for those who already hold qualifying degrees; all applicants must meet Nuclear Propulsion Program academic and technical screening standards in addition to general officer commissioning requirements.

Qualifications All Navy jobs require meeting general enlistment or commissioning standards, which typically include: Eligibility to serve in the United States Navy, which may involve United States citizenship or other legal residency and work status, depending on the program and current law and policy A high school diploma or equivalent for enlisted positions, and a bachelor's or qualifying professional degree for officer positions Meeting age limits that vary by program and are set in law and Navy policy.

Some communities have more restrictive age ranges Meeting medical, vision, and dental standards, including body composition and physical fitness requirements, with some jobs requiring more demanding standards Meeting character and conduct standards, including background screening Achieving required test scores for your program, such as the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery for enlisted roles or officer qualification tests for officer programs Eligibility for a security clearance when required for your rating or designator Additional qualifications can include specific skills, education, licensure, or experience that are unique to a job or community and will be reviewed with you by a recruiter.

Additional qualifications for this job may include: Completion of a rigorous technical degree in engineering, physics, mathematics, or a closely related field that includes strong backgrounds in calculus and physics; outstanding academic record, particularly in technical coursework; United States citizenship and eligibility for a high level security clearance; strong technical aptitude and comfort with detailed analytical work.

Education Education benefits are available through standard Navy programs such as Tuition Assistance, the Post-9/11 GI Bill, ACE-recommended college credit for Navy training, Navy COOL-funded certifications, USMAP apprenticeships, and other Navy College Program opportunities.

Specific options depend on the Sailor's status, training, and current Navy policy.

Pay, Benefits & Service Pay, benefits, and service commitments follow standard Navy Active and/or Reserve policies for this type of role, including basic pay, allowances when eligible, health coverage, and retirement options.

Exact entitlements, special pays, and service obligations depend on program, component, years of service, and current law and Navy guidance.

Incentives Incentives such as bonuses, special pays, and loan repayment may be available at times for specific ratings or communities, but they change frequently and cannot be guaranteed.

Applicants must confirm current incentives and eligibility with an official Navy recruiter or authoritative Navy source.

Notes and Disclaimers This description is a general overview of typical duties, training, and opportunities in this community.

It does not replace official Navy instructions, policies, or contracts and does not guarantee specific assignments, training, incentives, or outcomes.

Actual opportunities depend on Navy needs, individual performance, screening results, and current law and policy.