Community/Environmental Health Program Manager, Sr

Washington County, MN•Grant, MN

34d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Department of Public Health and Environment is seeking a talented and motivated public health professional to manage various programs that protect, promote, and improve the environment in Washington County with the goal of preventing the public's exposure to environmental hazards. This position will work collaboratively as a part of the department's senior leadership team, reporting directly to the department director. This position will be responsible for managing environmental programs for the department; near-term priorities for this position include: Regulation of food and lodging establishments, swimming pools, manufactured home parks, cannabis and tobacco retailers, septic systems, hazardous and solid waste disposal, and public health nuisances Operation of two Washington County Environmental Centers for collection of household hazardous waste and residential yard waste Development and operation of a wood recovery and utilization program and central county site for the collection and processing of tree material into usable products Implementation of the Washington County Solid Waste Management Plan to sustainably manage materials and prevent waste. Supporting legislative efforts to advance policies that protect public health, reduce waste, improve recycling, and enhance environmental sustainability Providing education on food safety, recycling, groundwater protection and waste disposal Washington County Public Health & Environment values your experiences, perspectives, and unique identity. We are committed to building and sustaining an equitable and inclusive work environment and believe diversity benefits and enriches our programs, our staff and the communities we serve. Interview Timing: Interviews for this position will be held in mid-December. This is complex management and supervisory work of a varied nature. Work in this classification differs from the Supervisor classification in its responsibility for supervision and management of complex external relationships with other jurisdictions and program stakeholders. It includes responsibility for leading multiple department programs. Under the direction of the Department Director or Deputy Director, this position directs staff and supervisors to meet program and grant goals and objectives. When assigned to Community Health, develops and implements the Community Health Assessment, Community Health Improvement Plan, Department Strategic Plan, County ordinances, the Minnesota Department of Health's performance-related accountability requirements and administers various regional collaborations and joint powers agreements. When assigned to Environmental Health, ensures compliance with local code and ordinances related to delegated and regulatory programs, oversees the implementation of Waste Management Master Plan and Groundwater Plan and leads the operations of the county Environmental Centers.

Requirements

This position requires a Bachelor's degree in field related to area of assignment; Master's degree desired.
Registration or certification in area of assignment may be required; must have six years of progressive full-time experience in area of assignment with at least two years in a supervisory or capacity, Master's degree in a related area may substitute for one year of required work experience.
Support and prioritize a welcoming and respectful workplace that fosters diversity and encourages contributions from all individuals.
Provide inclusive and equitable service to all members of the community with dignity and respect.
Demonstrate support for the County's diversity, equity and inclusion program.
Promotes a culture of continuous quality improvement in the workplace.
Demonstrates knowledge of continuous quality improvement.
Promotes the engagement of staff and use of data in continuous quality improvement.
Demonstrates knowledge of the principles and methods of public and environmental health practices, public administration and the organization of public and environmental health services.
Demonstrates knowledge familiar with resources available for dealing with health and/or environmental issues.
Demonstrates knowledge of community assessment, planning and evaluation and data analysis methods.
Ability to implement service plans and performance standards.
Ability to translate complex information into understandable messages.

Nice To Haves

Paid work experience interpreting and implementing environmental health statues; codes, ordinances, and rules.
Paid work experience communicating enforcement actions and regulatory requirements to elected officials, businesses, property owners and community members.
Paid work experience leading teams in creating or implementing environmental plans, such as a waste management or groundwater plans.
Paid work experience communicating with elected or appointed officials to gather feedback, obtain policy support, pass resolutions and county ordinances.
Paid experience working on projects internally across organization departments and with leaders at external organizations, convening and facilitating project partners or impacted community members.
Paid Work experience developing and monitoring program budgets.
Professional certifications/credentials in the areas managed, such as Registered Environmental Health Specialist, Subsurface Sewage Treatment System Inspector, etc.

Responsibilities

Provide senior leadership and oversight to community health or environmental health programs.
Plan, develop and evaluate assigned programs.
Manage joint powers boards and multi-county regional collaboratives working directly with County Commissioners and other subject matter experts (e.g. environmental consultants or service vendors).
Monitor and evaluate overall program compliance; assure compliance with County ordinances and initiate enforcement actions with violators.
Collaborate with cities, towns, State agencies and other stakeholders in the planning, development and administration of new programs, services and policies.
Represent County on various professional and technical committees and workgroups at local, state and national levels.
Research, compile and analyze data, prepare statistical and narrative reports; assess the need for and lead the development of new information management systems to effectively utilize program data.
Develop and provide ongoing program and service information and education to stakeholders including citizens and business and industry in various public forums (e.g. public hearings, City council meetings or County Board presentations).
Evaluate and recommend management systems and equipment as needed.
Interpret state and federal rules and make program changes as needed.
Identify and prepare the County to respond to emerging environmental health threats or concerns in the community.
Provide periodic review of program policies and procedures.
Resolve complaints within area of responsibility and develop successful solutions.
Review and prepare data for legislative actions and evaluate impact on programs.
Testify on behalf of County.
Negotiate, prepare and monitor vendor service contracts.
Participate in the development of specialized grants or other funding opportunities.
Authorize service expenditures.
Manage special or dedicated funds such as the County Environmental Charge (waste management service fee) or Septic Load Program in coordination with County Board, Administration, Accounting and Finance and internal and state auditors Supervise and lead assigned staff:
Interview and make staffing decisions and/or recommendations.
Provide work direction and review work for accuracy.
Conduct performance reviews.
Initiate disciplinary actions based on evaluation of work performance and in accordance with County policies, Rules and Regulations.
Provides leadership and direction to teams and individual staff in collaboration with program supervisors.
Guide supervisors/staff through changes in laws, processes, services or programs.
Lead and/or coordinate internal County inter-departmental projects as directed by the Department Director, County Administrator or County Board members.
Represent the department on collaborative planning and service delivery projects with a wide variety of community partners.
Perform other duties as assigned.