Environmental Health Manager

County of Marathon•Wausau, WI

About The Position

This full-time, exempt position supports special projects and daily operations within the Environmental Health section of the Health Department, with a focus on quality improvement and compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. The role promotes health and disease prevention, protects the environment through specialized inspections and investigations, and enforces public health laws. The work is performed under the direction of the Environmental Health & Safety Director. The manager provides leadership to environmental health and management teams, develops and reviews program policies and procedures, and oversees the HUD grant’s day-to-day operations and deliverables. The position coordinates quality improvement activities, collaborates with community and grant partners, supports departmental operations and staff coverage, and may present public health information or communicate public health stories to the media. The role also supports program data collection and interpretation and maintenance of departmental databases. The position participates in management on-call and may be required to respond to public health emergencies or urgent matters outside normal office hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays. Evening, weekend, and holiday coverage for public health events and related activities may also be required. A Lead Hazard Investigator certification is required for Childhood Lead Hazard Investigations; it must be obtained within one year of the start date if the candidate is not already certified.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Health, Public Health, Biology, or a related field.
Five or more years of experience in public health or environmental health, including two years in a supervisory or managerial role.
Certification as a Lead Hazard Investigator for Childhood Lead Hazard Investigations, or ability to obtain the certification within one year of the start date.
Driver’s license and a driving record that meets County standards, or ability to obtain reliable transportation.
Ability to participate in required on-call response, which may occur at night, on weekends, or outside normal office hours.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree.

Responsibilities

Provide leadership and decision-making to the management and environmental health teams.
Develop and review policies and procedures for programs and services, and assist staff with reviewing, researching, and updating them.
Direct work related to the HUD grant, including collaboration with community partners, material development, and work in homes to abate lead.
Oversee the day-to-day operations of the HUD grant and report on grant deliverables under the direction of the Health Officer or Environmental Health and Safety Director.
Collaborate with community and grant partners to carry out HUD grant work.
Lead or coordinate quality improvement activities and initiatives for the environmental health team.
Coordinate with departmental leadership to ensure program coverage and staff support, including providing coverage and oversight to the environmental health team as needed.
Provide team and department coverage on evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed for public health events and program-related activities.
Participate in management on-call and respond to public health emergencies or urgent public health matters when required.
Support the Environmental Health and Safety Director in daily operations.
Present public health information to officials and groups, and communicate public health stories to print, television, and radio media as needed.
Assist with program data collection and interpretation, monitor health data from other sources, and help maintain departmental databases, including licensing and radon databases and evaluation of new programs.
Perform related work as required and as licensed or credentialed.