Executive Officer - Dental Board

The Board is looking for a talented and exceptional Executive Officer to lead a high performing team to carry out the mission of the Board. The position requires a dynamic leader with demonstrated executive-level experience who has strong interpersonal and mentoring skills. Further, this position must be able to promote a culture where employees are motivated to carry out the mission of the Board, have the resources and feel supported to perform their duties and develop their skillsets.

The Executive Officer manages Board staff and is responsible for planning, organizing, and directing the activities in the areas of administration, enforcement, and licensure. The Executive Officer also serves as the liaison between the Board and its stakeholders. The Executive Officer enforces the overall laws and regulations under the authority of the Dental Practice Act (i.e., California Business and Professions Code and the California Code of Regulations).

In all job functions, the Executive Officer is responsible for creating an inclusive, safe, and secure work environment that values diverse cultures, perspectives, and experiences, and is free from discrimination. The Executive Officer is expected to provide all members of the public equitable services and treatment, collaborate with underserved communities and tribal governments, and work toward improving outcomes for all Californians.

The Executive Officer is appointed by the Board and serves at its pleasure. The Executive Officer position is exempt from civil service and is in Sacramento, California. 

Starting salary and raises are subject to approval from the Business, Consumer Services and Housing Agency and the California Department of Human Resources.

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.