Environmental Health Program Manager Jobs in California

Definition and Class Characteristics INTERVIEWS FOR SELECTED CANDIDATES WILL BE HELD THE WEEK OF JUNE 29, 2026 Nevada County Public Health is looking for a dynamic supervisor for our Health and Wellness Division. Our Program Manager directs the staff and work of multiple programs including Tobacco Use Prevention, Alcohol and Other Drug Prevention, Suicide Prevention, HIV Case Management, Oral Health, nutrition education and physical activity, and the Women, Infants and Children (WIC) programs. Health & Wellness programs focus on the prevention of chronic diseases through education and outreach, training, and direct services as well as through policy, systems and environmental change work.

This is accomplished while working to engage various constituents including local youth, community-based organizations, and local leaders. The Public Health Program Manager works closely with internal and external partners to achieve department and organization goals while serving on the department's Senior Leadership Team. Examples of Duties Typical duties of the Public Health Program Manager may include: Provide strategic guidance to programs and staff.

Oversee a wide range of grants, budgets and contracts for assigned program areas. Develop and review program policies and procedures. Interpret and apply provisions of law, rules, and regulations related to program areas.

Supervise a team of staff, including ensuring staff training and development, completing employee performance evaluations, and assigning and reviewing work. Establish a supportive work environment and team culture where staff can thrive. Demonstrate leadership in alignment with the department's values and operating principles.

Interview and make recommendations for filling of positions. Prepare, review and respond to communications sent by a wide variety of individuals, including state and local agencies and partner organizations. Maintain strong collaborative relationships within the department and with internal and external county partners.

Provide professional and technical consultation on complex program matters, participating in program work on particularly complex, difficult, or sensitive projects. Coordinate and support coalition work through meeting facilitation, relationship development and strategic guidance to staff. Knowledge and Skills Required The ideal candidate will have: Knowledge of: Program development and evaluation Techniques of organizing and motivating individuals and groups Public health, health education and prevention Principles and practices of basic supervision and management, employee development and public relations Principles, practices and current developments in the delivery and application of County services Public and grant funding and budget preparation Ability to: Develop, implement and evaluate a service or program Establish and maintain program's objectives, priorities and policies Plan and assign workloads clearly and effectively Train, develop, and motivate staff Interpret law and policies as it applies to program rules and regulations Complete special projects involving program knowledge Enlist the cooperation of and work effectively with community organizations, government agencies and others Work effectively with those contacted in the course of work, including internal and external partners Speak effectively in public and communicate clearly in writing to a wide variety of audiences Analyze complex problems, evaluate alternatives, and make sound recommendations Assist in the preparation and administration of a program budget Multi-task and simultaneously prioritize administrative and programmatic duties Education and Experience Required The ideal candidate will: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in environmental health, a physical science, business, social services, sociology, psychology, or field related to one of the previously mentioned, and three years of experience in the program field at the advanced journey level, preferably in a community-based organization involving program development.

OR Master's degree from an accredited college or university in environmental health, a physical science, public health, health services administration, business or public administration, social sciences, psychology, counseling, social work or field related to one of the previously mentioned, or as required for any required licensure, certification, or registration, AND two years of experience in the program area at the advanced journey level, preferably in a community-based organization involving program development. This position is full-time and fully benefited. Our staff members enjoy an extensive benefit package including, but not limited to: a generous sick time/vacation/leave benefit, 11 standard and 3 floating holidays each year, CalPERS retirement, medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, complementary and voluntary life insurance plans, a flexible spending account (FSA), a dependent care account (DCA), and a deferred compensation plan including 401(a), 457(b) and Roth options.

Nevada County is also a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program through the Department of Education. And because we care about work-life balance, we also offer flexible schedules and telework options to our staff depending on program needs. Benefit eligibility and options are based on regular or temporary employee status.

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