BUREAU CHIEF, ORAL HEALTH - DENTIST

BUREAU CHIEF, ORAL HEALTH - DENTIST

Salary

$115,544.00 - $157,716.00 Annually

Location

7037 Capitol

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

39135

Department

Houston Health Department

Opening Date

07/16/2026

Closing Date

7/30/2026 11:59 PM Central

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

POSITION OVERVIEW

Applications accepted from: ALL PERSONS INTERSTED

Division: Public Health Branch

Section: Bureau of Oral Health

Reporting Location: 7037 Capital Street, Houston, TX. 77011

Workdays & Hours: Monday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm, Tues - Fri 7:00 am - 4:00 pm (Subject to change)

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Directs and supervises Dental Bureau staff and activities, including planning, development, implementation and evaluation of the Citys dental programs.

Responsibilities

• Supervises and coordinates division staffing; evaluates work performance.
• Coordinates preparation of the dental health budget; monitors expenditures.
• Advises and assists Health Department Director in developing dental programs, policies and goals.
• Performs dental clinical treatment duties; reviews cases and makes treatment decisions as needed.
• Evaluates clinic, provider and program efficiency and effectiveness.
• Coordinates preparation of Bureau reports and documents; conducts patient chart audits.
• Serves as liaison between division/citizens/community groups seeking dental information

WORKING CONDITIONS

The position is physically comfortable most of the time with occasional periods of stooping, bending and/or light lifting of materials of up to 10 pounds.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Requires a Doctoral degree in Dentistry from an accredited dental school.

License: A valid license to practice dentistry in the State of Texas and a current annual registration

certificate are required.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

Six years of experience in Public Health Dentistry are required. Experience must include chairside dentistry

and dental administration/management.

PREFERENCES

Preference shall be given to eligible veteran applicants provided such persons possess the qualifications necessary for competent discharge of the duties involved in the position applied for, such persons are among the most qualified candidates for the position, and all other factors in accordance with Executive Order 1-6.

• General pediatric dentistry
• Dental administration / management
• Speaks Spanish
• Experience with school-based sealant programs
• Data analytics skills

GENERAL INFORMATION

SELECTION/SKILLS TESTS REQUIRED:

None. However, the Department may administer a skills assessment test.

SAFETY IMPACT POSITION: YES

If yes, this position is subject to random drug testing and if a promotional position, candidate must pass an assignment drug test.

Pay Grade 32

SALARY INFORMATION: GENERAL FUNDS POSITION

Factors used in determining the salary offered include the candidates qualifications as well as the pay rates of other employees in this classification.

APPLICATION PROCEDURES

Only online applications will be accepted for this City of Houston job and must be received by the Human Resources Department during active posting period. Applications must be submitted online at: www.houstontx.gov.

To view your detailed application status, please log-in to your online profile by visiting: http://agency.governmentjobs.com/houston/default.cfm or call 832-395-8357.

If you need special services or accommodations, call (832-393-4885). (TTY 7-1-1)

If you need login assistance or technical support call 855-524-5627.

Due to the high volume of applications received, the Hiring Department will contact you directly, should you be selected to advance in our recruitment process.

All new and rehires must pass a pre-employment drug test and are subject to a physical examination and verification of information provided.

EOE Equal Opportunity Employer

The City of Houston is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individuals sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.

The city offers a competitive benefits program, including competitively priced health coverage and a defined contribution pension plan. Benefits include:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Wellness
• Supplemental Insurance
• Life insurance
• Long-term disability
• Retirement pension
• 457 deferred compensation plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• 10 days of vacation each year
• 13 city holidays, plus one floating holiday
• Compensable Sick Leave
• Personal Leave
• Flexible schedules
• Hybrid-Telework for eligible positions
• Professional development opportunities
• Transportation/parking plan
• Section 125 pretax deductions
• Dependent Care Reimbursement Plan
• Paid Prenatal, Parental and Infant Wellness Leaves
• Healthcare Flexible Spending Account

For plan details, visit http://www.houstontx.gov/hr/benefits.html

01

Do you have a Doctoral degree in Dentistry from an accredited dental school?

• Yes
• No

02

Do you have a valid license to practice dentistry in the State of Texas and a current annual registration certificate?

• Yes
• No

03

How many years of experience do you have in Public Health Dentistry?

• Less than 6 years of experience
• 6 years to less than 10 years of experience
• 10 years or more of experience
• No experience

04

Do you have chairside dentistry and dental administration / management experience?

• Yes
• No

05

Do you have experience using dental medical records systems?

• Yes
• No

06

Do you have experience with providing performance evaluations and corrective feedback for dentist?

• Yes
• No

07

Are you comfortable treating children and seniors?

• Yes
• No

08

Are you available to rotate to multiple clinic locations around the City of Houston if needed (Northside - 8504 Schuller Rd.; Magnolia - 7037 Capital St.; Sharpstown - 6201 Bonhomme Rd.; Sunnyside - 4410 Reed Rd.)?

• Yes
• No

09

Do you have transportation to clinics, school districts (including outside of Houston) and outreach programs?

• Yes
• No

10

Are you available to work weekends on occasion?

• Yes
• No

11

Do you have experience managing budgets for dental clinics?

• Yes
• No

12

Do you have experience working grant-funded programs?

• Yes
• No

13

Are you fluent in Spanish?

• Yes
• No

14

Do you have experience with school-based sealant programs?

• Yes
• No

15

Are you a veteran who served on active duty in the Armed Forces (United States Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, or Coast Guard) for more than 90 consecutive days and received either an honorable discharge or a general discharge under honorable conditions?

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer City of Houston

Address 901 Bagby St

Houston, Texas, 77002

Website https://www.houstontx.gov/