Environmental Health Program Manager — Food Safety

Lorain County Public Health-•Elyria, OH

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 Program Manager interprets codes and regulations, assists with budget preparation and program policy development, investigates health hazard complaints, maintains field district responsibilities, and performs other assigned duties. The role provides program oversight, supports consistent compliance with applicable laws and regulations, guides administrative processes, and promotes continuous quality improvement. The manager works with agency leadership, employees, public officials, civic and professional groups, and other internal divisions to develop, support, and improve environmental health programs. The position requires travel and the ability to lift objects weighing up to 50 pounds.

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 written or oral form and prepare concise, accurate reports.
Ability to handle sensitive inquiries from officials and the general public.
Ability to establish oneself as a leader 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 support compliance with laws and regulations, consistency, and quality improvement.
Review staff field work with the Director of Environmental Health or Supervisor for content and quality, if applicable.
Oversee agency website content to ensure program information and applications are included and available electronically.
Train and mentor employees, including seasonal interns, where applicable.
Confer with the Director of Environmental Health or Supervisor on program and procedure development.
Regularly report to the Director of Environmental Health or Supervisor on environmental programs and related matters.
Work with public officials and civic and professional groups to promote and improve environmental health programs.
Collaborate with other agency divisions to support programs.
Assist with departmental budget preparation, where applicable.
Interpret codes and regulations, investigate health hazard complaints, and maintain field district responsibilities.
Perform other related and assigned work as required.