This position is responsible for effective and efficient management of the Environmental Health section of Public Health and is a member of the leadership team.   
 
Environmental Health is responsible for implementing state-mandated programs and enforcing laws and regulations that protect health and ensure safety.  Environmental Health also collaborates with the Communicable Disease section to investigate and control foodborne disease outbreaks. With Public Health modernization, the scope of Environmental Health will expand over the next several years to include increased involvement in transportation and land use planning, policy development, and community engagement.
 
The Environmental Health Supervisor leads strategic planning and implementation for the Environmental Health section; manages the day-to-day activities of the program, including supervising a regular staff of eleven (11); oversees the $2.1 million program budget and reporting; complies with appropriate federal, state and local statutes governing program operation; leads or participates in local planning/task force committees; implements joint projects; participates in Public Health committees and initiatives; and contributes to strategic planning and implementation in Public Health.

Environmental Health functions as a program within Public Health. Environmental Health services assure countywide control of health hazards through licensing and inspections of food and lodging facilities and other licensed entities.

This is the first-line supervisory level over classifications in a professional and/or technical discipline. This class is distinguished from lower-level jobs by the responsibilities for supervision of unit activities and staff, and from management-level classifications by the emphasis on the performance of technical work and delivery of services. Incumbents are responsible for performing advanced and/or complex technical work in area assigned; providing technical direction and problem resolution related to program services and activities; ensuring staff and program compliance with applicable laws, regulations, policy and procedure; and reviewing and preparing statistical and related reports.

Schedule: Monday - Friday; 8:00am - 5:00pm

*This position is non-represented*

Lane County Health & Human Services is committed to providing Trauma Informed Care.  As an organization, we recognize that many of the people we serve have experienced trauma, either currently, recently or in their past.  Our agency is dedicated to incorporating an understanding of trauma, both with our clients and with each other.  Our employees receive ongoing training to develop or deepen their understanding of trauma and its impacts.

In alignment with Lane County's Strategic Plan, incumbent(s) will be expected to demonstrate the following core behaviors: Passion to Serve, Driven to Connect, and Focused on Solutions.

This 2018-2021 Strategic Plan focuses on the areas that Lane County will pursue as a way to deliver on our vision for the residents of Lane County. To meet these challenges, we know that the basis of our efforts lies in leveraging our people and partnerships to achieve our Strategic Priorities. We also recognize that the quality and commitment of our staff is essential to a shared future where Lane County is the best place in which to live, work, and play.

 

These duties are a representative sample; position assignments may vary.

1. Supervises professional and technical staff to include: prioritizing and assigning work; conducting performance evaluations; ensuring staff are trained; ensuring that employees follow policies and procedures; maintaining a healthy and safe working environment; and making hiring, termination, and disciplinary recommendations.

2. Supervises the day-to-day activities of an assigned unit in a professional and/or technical discipline, which includes planning, coordinating, administering, and evaluating programs, projects, processes, procedures, systems, and standards; ensures effective delivery of services; ensures compliance with Federal, State, and local laws, regulations, codes, and/or standards.

3. Prioritizes and coordinates the delivery of services and activities to achieve established goals and objectives. Assesses the outcomes and recommends process improvements.

4. Performs a variety of complex, advanced professional and technical work related to assigned area of responsibility; serves as a technical expert and provides technical direction and problem resolution related to services and activities.

5. Serves as a liaison with employees and external organizations; represents the County and/or section at a variety of meetings, public events, training sessions, on committees, and/or other related events.

6. Responds to and resolves concerns, complaints, and/or other related issues received from internal staff, the general public, outside agencies, and/or other interested parties.

7. Prepares, reviews, interprets, and analyzes a variety of information, data, and reports; makes recommendations based on findings; maintains applicable databases, files, and/or records.

8. Participates in the preparation and administration of the unit budget; prepares cost estimates and submits justifications for budget items; monitors and controls expenditures.

9. Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.

Knowledge of:
• Supervisory principles;
• Culturally competent practices;
• The role that culture plays in work relationships, operations and dynamics;
• Applicable Federal, State, and local laws, rules, ordinances, statutes, and regulations;
• Record keeping principles;
• Public relations principles;
• Basic budgeting principles;
• Project management principles and practices;
• Advanced principles and practices of assigned area of responsibility;
• Analytical methods and techniques;
• Report preparation methods;
• Area resources;
• Program/project management principles and techniques.

Skills in:
• Monitoring and evaluating the work of subordinate staff;
• Prioritizing and assigning work;
• Preparing and maintaining a variety of reports;
• Presenting information and recommendations;
• Compiling and analyzing data;
• Monitoring a budget;
• Working effectively with clients, co-workers, employees and supervisors from diverse backgrounds;
• Gathering, interpreting and behaviorally adapting to cultural contexts;
• Planning and managing projects;
• Analyzing situations, identifying alternative solutions, and recommending improvements;
• Conducting negotiations;
• Interpreting complex documents;
• Identifying emerging trends, needs, and services;
• Assessing the consequences and outcomes of services;
• Ensuring compliance with applicable policies, procedures, codes, laws and regulations;
• Using a computer and applicable computer applications;
• Communication, both verbal and written, sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.

Positions in this class typically require:

Bachelor's Degree in a related field and four years of professional experience directly related to area assigned, including lead or supervisory experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above.

Some positions may require a Master's Degree or Medical Doctorate specific to area assigned.

A Master's degree in Public Health is preferred but not required.

Special Requirements:

• Registered Environmental Health Specialist (REHS) certification within one year of hire.