Environmental Health Manager
Under general direction, plans, organizes, coordinates, supervises, reviews and evaluates the activities of the Environmental Health Division in regard to provision of the comprehensive Environmental Health Program, including water, liquid waste, solid waste, vector borne diseases, food establishments and other programs; represents the division on a variety of matters at the federal, state, and county level; and performs related work as required.
This is a management classification for the City, exercising direct and indirect supervision over professional, paraprofessional and support staff within the Environmental Health Services Division.
** Please note: This is a grant funded position and, as such, employees are responsible for knowing and abiding by the rules of the grant. This position will continue to be funded as long as the grant is renewed.
Please note: This recruitment will remain open until recruitment needs are satisfied. Individuals are encouraged to apply immediately, as hiring may occur early in the recruiting process. Recruitment will close without notice when a sufficient number of applications are received or a hiring decision has been made.
Examples of Duties
This class specification lists the major duties and requirements of the job and is not all-inclusive. Incumbent(s) may be expected to perform job-related duties other than those contained in this document and may be required to have specific job-related knowledge and skills.
- Participate in the development and implementation of the Health Department Community Health Needs Assessment, Community Health Improvement Plan and Department-specific Strategic Plan.
- Plan, organize, direct, coordinate and administer the Environmental Health Program.
- Plan, organize, coordinate, assign, provide direction, and review the work of Environmental Health staff.
- Assist with the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies, procedures, and work standards for the Environmental Health Division.
- Manage division budgets and ensures proper accountability of expenditures.
- Manage grant budgets and scope of work to ensure compliance.
- Under direction from the Health Director, prepare a proposed annual budget for the Environmental Health Division and monitor and control the expenditures during the fiscal year.
- Hire, direct and supervise the activities and performance of assigned staff including training, work assignments and review, employee discipline and performance evaluation.
- Train staff and provide for all staff’s professional development.
- Manage and direct environmental health activities for the City.
- Provide direction and guidance for the enforcement process including enforcement techniques, documentation of facts, evidence collection and the issuance of notices of violations, stop work orders, operating permit suspensions and citations, if applicable.
- Consult with the District Attorney’s Office concerning environmental health issues needing legal guidance.
- Provide and conduct hearings before hearing boards and Board of Health, if applicable.
- Serve on committees and working groups to assist with development and implementation of programs; represent City on committees and working groups.
- Prepare reports, correspondence, and other written material.
- Under direction of the Health Director, participate in responding to public and media inquiries regarding assigned activities such as foodborne outbreaks, and environmental hazards.
- Contribute to the overall quality of the Environmental Health Division by developing and coordinating work teams and by reviewing, recommending, and implementing improved policies and procedures.
- Drive a personal or City motor vehicle in the course of the work.
- Respond to questions and complaints from the public; ensures satisfactory resolution; coordinates activities with those of other City Departments.
- Explain division regulations, strategies, environmental health related issues to the public and other governmental entities.
- Demonstrate courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with public and staff; acts in a manner that promotes a harmonious and effective workplace environment.
- Coordinate with environmental and public health agencies, and other stakeholders in the development of methods to achieve the goals of the Department.
- Compile, maintain and analyze data to determine workloads, staffing priorities, program growth and community needs.
- Under direction from the Health Director, apply for Environmental Health grants.
- Organize and prepare Environmental Health related contracts and interlocal agreements.
- Ensure Division services are provided to the public in a professional and respectful manner while assuring the protection of public health.
- Ensure that staff actions and hearings follow the provisions of the Nevada Revised Statutes, Nevada Administrative Code and Board of Health Regulations.
- Assign, direct and review inspection activities of the Environmental Health Division.
- Assist with the formulation of policies and programs including technical and research activities, monitoring techniques and program development.
- Prepare environmental standards recommendations for the Board of Health.
- Justify and approve expenditures for purchasing and staff travel, including approval of purchase orders and requisitions.
- Evaluate program activity reports and status of program workloads, assessing program accomplishments and needs.
- Represent the Health Department during special hearings and court proceedings, if allowed, concerning violations of environmental standards.
- At the Health Director’s discretion, may act in the capacity of the Division or Department Representative with issues pertaining to Environmental Health or other health related matters as assigned during Nevada State Board of Health meetings and State of Nevada Legislature and Interim standing committees.
- Ensure that assigned personnel perform duties and responsibilities in a safe and prudent manner that does not expose them or others to unnecessary harm or risk of on-the-job injury.
Typical Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Education and Experience:
Bachelor’s degree in natural or environmental sciences or a closely related field, AND four (4) years of professional experience performing environmental health enforcement functions in a health department or industry two (2) years of which was in a supervisory role; OR an equivalent combination of education, training and experience as determined by Human Resources.
REQUIRED CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, AND REGISTRATIONS:
- Valid Driver’s License.
- Nevada registration as an Environmental Health Specialist.
Required Knowledge and Skills
Knowledge of:
- Principles and practices of employee supervision, including selection, work planning, organization, performance review and evaluation, and employee training and discipline.
- Administrative principles and practices including goal setting, program development and budget administration.
- Communication strategies, writing techniques, report preparation and grant writing.
- Applicable federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations.
- Principles and practices of environmental health management.
- Advanced principles and practices of budget preparation and administration.
- Methods and procedures of identifying and mitigating environmental risks.
- Investigation, inspection, and enforcement techniques.
- Computer applications related to the work.
- Correct business English, including spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
Skill in:
- Administering programs and staff through subordinate supervision.
- Developing and implementing goals, objectives, policies, procedures, and work standards.
- Developing effective work teams and motivating individuals to meet goals and objectives and provide customer services in the most cost effective and efficient manner.
- Developing and administering a budget.
- Interpreting, applying, and explaining complex laws, codes, regulations, and procedures.
- Using initiative and independent judgment within established policy guidelines.
- Preparing clear and concise reports, correspondence, and other written materials.
- Dealing successfully with a variety of individuals from various socioeconomic, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds, in person and over the telephone, often where relations may be confrontational or strained.
- Making effective oral presentations to large and small groups.
- Contributing effectively to the accomplishment of team or work unit goals, objectives, and activities.
- Interpreting, understanding, and applying technical reports, statutes, rules, and regulations, and interpreting chemical and physical test results and data.
- Evaluating work priorities, procedures, and processes to improve their effectiveness and efficiency.
- Directing investigations and inspections, ensuring the use of proper investigative techniques and processes, and the undertaking of appropriate enforcement actions.
- Making sound decisions under pressure and negotiating outcomes that consider individual rights and meet environmental standards.
- Maintaining cooperative working relationships with all Health Department staff, the public and representatives of other agencies.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED:
Under General Direction?- Incumbents at this level have considerable latitude in the application of departmental policy, and they follow general guidelines or professional and administrative standards in accomplishing assignments. They are responsible for planning and organizing their own workload, but ordinarily cannot change methods of their assigned work unit, established operations, or departmental policy without supervisor approval. Supervision is minimal, indirect, and usually limited to technical oversight.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORKING ENVIRONMENT:
The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.? Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Mobility to work in a typical office setting, use standard office equipment and stamina to sit for extended periods of time; strength to lift and carry up to 20 pounds; vision to read printed materials; and hearing and speech to communicate in person or over the telephone; exposure to traffic conditions and external environment when traveling from one office to another.? Incumbent will be exposed to individuals having various disease exposures as part of their job duties.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
- Unclassified employees are “At Will” and as such, may be terminated at any time for any reason, or no reason.
- Continued employment is contingent upon all required licenses and certificates being maintained in active status without suspension or revocation.
- Any City employee may be required to stay at or return to work during emergencies to perform duties specific to this classification or to perform other duties as requested in an assigned response position. This may require working a non-traditional work schedule or working outside normal assigned duties during the incident and/or emergency.
- Employees will be required to complete Incident Command System training as a condition of continuing employment.
- New employees are required to submit to a fingerprint-based background investigation which cost the new employee $56.25 and a drug screen which costs $36.50. Employment is contingent upon passing the background and the drug screen.
- Carson City participates in E-Verify and will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each applicant’s Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. All candidates who are offered employment with Carson City must complete Section 1 of the Form I-9 along with the required proof of their right to work in the United States and proof of their identity prior to starting employment. Please be prepared to provide required documentation as soon as possible after the job offer is made. For additional information regarding acceptable documents for this purpose, please contact Human Resources at 775.887.2103 or go to the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services web page at www.ucis.gov.
- Carson City is an Equal Opportunity Employer.