Environmental Health Program Manager — Food Safety

Lorain County Public Health-•Elyria, OH

10d•$33 - $42

About The Position

Lorain County Public Health is seeking an experienced Environmental Health leader to oversee and coordinate Environmental Health programs, including the Food Safety Program. Under the general direction of the Director of Environmental Health, the manager interprets codes and regulations, assists with budget preparation and program policy development, investigates health hazard complaints, and maintains field district responsibilities. The role supports program excellence, continuous quality improvement, and community health and safety. The position provides oversight of food safety and other programs, develops tracking systems and written operating guidelines, supports administrative processes, reviews staff field work when applicable, maintains agency website program content, and trains and mentors employees, including seasonal interns. It collaborates with agency leadership, staff, public officials, civic and professional groups, and other internal divisions. The role also assists with departmental budgeting and performs other assigned duties.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Health or a related field.
Current registration as an Environmental Health Specialist (REHS) with the State of Ohio.
At least three years of experience working as an REHS in food safety.
Knowledge of environmental health programs and public health standards defined by federal, state, and local regulations.
Knowledge of agency policies, practices, and procedures, public relations, risk communication, incident command, and safety practices and procedures.
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
Ability to adapt environmental health programs based on data and community needs and maintain accurate records.
Ability to communicate effectively in writing and orally and prepare concise, accurate reports.
Ability to handle sensitive inquiries from officials and the general public.
Ability to establish leadership among peers through a positive attitude and mentoring.
Ability to lift objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
Ability to travel.

Nice To Haves

Program management experience.

Responsibilities

Oversee the Food Safety Program to ensure minimum program standards are met.
Develop and maintain electronic program tracking systems where applicable.
Guide administrative staff to ensure licensing and permitting, state certification transmittals, and related processes meet required timeframes.
Develop written Standard Operating Guidelines for programs to ensure compliance with laws and regulations and support consistency and quality improvement.
Review staff field work for content and quality in conjunction with the Director of Environmental Health or Supervisor, where applicable.
Oversee agency website content to ensure programs and their applications are included and available electronically.
Train and mentor employees, including seasonal interns, where applicable.
Confer with the Director of Environmental Health or Supervisor to develop programs and procedures.
Regularly report on environmental programs and related matters to the Director of Environmental Health or Supervisor.
Work with public officials, civic groups, and professional groups to promote and improve environmental health programs.
Collaborate with other internal agency divisions to support programs.
Assist with departmental budgeting where applicable.
Interpret codes and regulations, assist with program policy development, investigate health hazard complaints, and maintain field district responsibilities.
Perform other related and assigned work as required.