Environmental Health Manager Sr.
About The Position
The Environmental Health Manager Sr. manages environmental programs within the district, focusing on intermediate- to long-term strategic actions, including planning, securing financial and staffing resources, and obtaining regulatory and public support. The role oversees administrative and operational tasks, policy development, quality assurance, and staff supervision across programs such as food safety, milk and frozen desserts, soils and sewage, air and noise, shellfish, drinking water, and wastewater. Certifications are required to conduct inspections or evaluations, as applicable.
Requirements
- Ability to pass a pre-appointment criminal records check and background investigation.
- Must hold one or more applicable certifications to perform inspections or evaluations: VDH Standardized Food certification; DPOR conventional Onsite Soil Evaluator (COSE) certification; DPOR Alternative Onsite Soil Evaluator (AOSE) certification; VDH Certified Milk Sanitation Officer certification; VDH Certified Food Safety Standardization Officer certification; VDH Certified Onsite Sewage System Technical Specialist certification; or National Shellfish Sanitation Program (NSSP) State Standardized Inspector certification, as outlined for the Environmental Health Spec Sr. and Environmental Health Technical Specialist.
- Knowledge of environmental health programs, epidemiology, leadership, and management principles.
- Skills in program management, risk assessment, software automation, coaching, leading, and supervision.
- Written and verbal communication skills, with a focus on technical reports.
- Ability to collaboratively manage complex, multifaceted environmental health programs, develop and manage teams, and create shared visions.
- Ability to communicate effectively with staff, the public, and state and local government officials.
- Ability to handle difficult and rapidly changing scenarios.
- Valid state driver's license required to operate a state vehicle or a personal vehicle while conducting agency business.
Nice To Haves
- Degree emphasizing public health, environmental health, or science, with additional education in management or administration.
- NEHA Registered Environmental Health Specialist (REHS) credential.
- Pertinent work experience and non-college training may substitute for formal education.
- Experience with the Incident Command System (ICS).
Responsibilities
- Manage district environmental health programs and develop intermediate- to long-term strategic actions.
- Plan and secure financial and staffing resources, and obtain regulatory and public support.
- Oversee administrative and operational tasks, policy development, and quality assurance.
- Supervise staff across environmental health programs, including food safety, milk and frozen desserts, soils and sewage, air and noise, shellfish, drinking water, and wastewater.
- Conduct inspections or evaluations when applicable certifications are held.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
No Education Listed
