Environmental Health Assistant Inspection Program Manager

Fort Bend County • Rosenberg, TX

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About The Position

The Environmental Health Assistant Inspection Program Manager is responsible for secondary supervisory, leadership, and management functions for the Environmental Health Department’s Food Service, On-Site Sewage Facility (OSSF), and General Nuisance programs. The position participates in planning programs, policies, and objectives for its work group and department, and helps develop and implement operational processes, policies, and procedures to ensure efficient and effective operations.

The role supervises and trains program staff, reviews work for quality, assigns and directs work, conducts performance appraisals, recommends personnel actions, handles grievances, and maintains discipline and conduct. It also conducts field audits of employee post-inspections.

For the Food Service Program, the manager reviews plans and applications for new or renovated establishments, conducts pre-opening and other inspections, reports violations or uncorrected conditions, prepares reports, and directs contacts with contracted work forces. For the OSSF program, the manager reviews and approves or denies plans, schedules and conducts or supervises inspections, and trains staff on plan review and inspection requirements.

The position represents the department on the Public Infrastructure Steering Committee when needed, coordinates with other county departments on permit projects, monitors Permit Now procedures and reports, and maintains permitting forms and the department website. It maintains contacts with regulatory agencies, community organizations, contractors, elected officials, and other county employees; assists with strategic planning and HHS accreditation; handles special assignments; provides complex and confidential communications; supports other managers; and participates in emergency-management duties during a local state of disaster as directed.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Science from an accredited university, including at least 31 semester hours of natural sciences.
• Four years of job-related supervisory experience within an environmental or public health organization.
• Strong verbal and written communication and organizational skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to deal effectively with the public, other employees, and elected officials.
• Broad familiarity with the Texas Food Establishment Rules and 30 TAC Chapter 285.
• Registered Sanitarian.
• TCEQ Designated Representative (D.R.) for On-Site Sewage Facilities certification, or obtain it within 9 months of employment.
• Certified Pool Operator certification, or obtain it within 6 months of employment.
• Texas driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Train and supervise Food Service, OSSF, and General Nuisance program staff on new or revised plan review procedures and inspection policies.
• Review employees’ work for quality, assign or direct work, approve time-off requests, conduct performance appraisals, recommend personnel actions, handle grievances, and maintain discipline and conduct.
• Conduct field audits of employee post-inspections.
• Review and approve blueprints, design materials, applications, letters of intent, menus, and revised plans for new and renovated food service establishments.
• Conduct pre-opening, final, routine, renewal, and other food service establishment inspections.
• Report uncorrected conditions or violations to facility contractors, managers, and/or owners, and prepare food service and departmental reports.
• Meet with and direct contacts with contracted work forces.
• Review OSSF plans and planning materials and approve or deny submitted designs.
• Schedule OSSF inspections with installers, contractors, and program staff, and conduct or supervise pre-final and final inspections.
• Train and assist OSSF program staff on revised design, planning, and inspection requirements.
• Represent the department on the Public Infrastructure Steering Committee in the absence of the Director and/or Chief Sanitarian.
• Coordinate with other county departments regarding permit projects.
• Monitor Permit Now procedures and reports, and update and maintain department permitting forms and website.
• Develop and implement operational processes, policies, and procedures; identify and resolve operational problems; and ensure efficient and effective operations.
• Maintain contacts with regulatory agencies, community organizations, contractors, elected officials, and employees in other departments.
• Handle special projects and assignments, and assist with departmental strategic planning, HHS accreditation, and related activities.
• Provide complex and confidential communications to the Director, management positions, and designated staff, and support other managers.
• Participate in emergency-management activities during a local state of disaster as directed by appropriate county managers.

Benefits

• Full-time employees receive a wide range of benefits.
• All full-time and part-time employees are members of the Texas County District Retirement System (TCDRS).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager