SENIOR PUBLIC HEALTH DENTIST

SENIOR PUBLIC HEALTH DENTIST

Salary

$108,004.00 - $156,999.96 Annually

Location

8000 N. Stadium

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

39185

Department

Houston Health Department

Opening Date

07/24/2026

Closing Date

8/24/2026 11:59 PM Central

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

POSITION OVERVIEW

Applications Accepted From: ALL PERSONS INTERESTED

Division: Public Health Services

Section: Bureau of Oral Health

Location: Various

Workdays & Hours: Monday 8am-5pm, Tuesday - Friday 7am-4pm ( Subject to change: hours may vary / weekends & holidays as needed)

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Supervises the development, implementation, evaluation, and coordination of dental programs at an assigned health clinic; performs professional dental services.
• Supervises the day-to-day operations of the assigned dental clinic(s), including responsibility for personnel, supplies and equipment, dental laboratory, and policies/procedures.
• Performs professional chairside dental procedures and advises patients on preventive and restorative dental care.
• Participates in community outreach programs, health fairs and other dental health programs.
• Evaluates and recommends improvements and/or changes in operational and administrative procedures, supplies, and equipment that would enhance patient care.
• Maintains optimum clinic productivity and efficiency.
• Collects, reports, and evaluates utilization data.
• Assures quality of services rendered.
• Will be required to work at more than one clinic location.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Requires the ability to make closely coordinated eye/hand movements within very fine tolerance and/or calibration demands; or the ability to make rapid closely coordinated eye/hand movements on a patterned response space within somewhat fine tolerance demands; or the ability to make coordinated eye/hand movements within fine tolerances with large equipment as an extension of the worker.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

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

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

Two (2) years of experience in chairside dentistry within the past five (5) years are required.

LICENSE REQUIREMENTS

A valid license to practice dentistry in the State of Texas and a current annual registration certificate are required.

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.

• At least 3 years of chair side dentistr
• At least 1 year working with children and senior citizens
• At least 1 year experience supervising a dental staff
• Speaks Spanish

GENERAL INFORMATION

SELECTION/SKILLS TESTS REQUIRED

None

SAFETY IMPACT POSITION Yes

This position is subject to random drug testing and if candidate is promoted into this position, he/she must pass an assigned drug test.

Pay Grade 31

SALARY INFORMATION GENERAL FUND POSITION

Grants & Special funded positions are dependent upon continued available funds. If funding is no longer available, employee may be laid off or transferred. 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 832-393-4888.

If you need special services or accommodations, call (832-393-4888). (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

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

02

Do you have a DDS, DMD or equivalent doctoral dentistry degree as determined by the Texas State Board of Dental Examiners?

• Yes
• No

03

Do you have a valid license to practice dentistry issued by the Texas State Board of Dental Examiners?

• Yes
• No

04

How many years of experience in chairside dentistry do you have within the past five (5) years?

• Less than 1 year of experience
• 1 year but, less than 2 years of experience
• 2 or more years of experience
• No experience

05

Have you been reprimanded by the Texas State Board of Dental Examiners or any other State Board of Dental Examiners for any reason in the last 10 years? If yes, please explain.

06

Provide the number of your license to practice dentistry issued by the Texas State Board of Dental Examiners and its expiration date. If you do not have a valid license, type "None" in the space provided.

07

Which of the follow apply to you?

• Rotate to multiple clinic locations, if needed a. Northside -8504 Schuller Road b. Magnolia - 7037 Capital Street c. Sharpstown - 6201 Bonhomme Road d. Sunnyside - 4410 Reed Road
• Available to the evenings/weekends for outreach events
• Available to work after the Clinics end-time to attend meetings
• Willing to participate or lead dental quality reviews
• Comfortable working with children and senior patients
• Have experience with managing dentists

08

Do you have reliable transportation to drive to clinics, school districts (including outside of Houston)?

• Yes
• No

09

Do you have at least one (1) year experience working with children and senior citizens?

• Yes
• No

10

Do you have at least two (2) years experience in a Management Position?

• Yes
• No

11

Do you have at least two (2) years experience working in Public Health?

• Yes
• No

12

Can you start work at 7:00am?

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer City of Houston

Address 901 Bagby St

Houston, Texas, 77002

Website https://www.houstontx.gov/