Environmental Health Program Manager

Sagility • Newport, OR

3d • $27 - $34 • Onsite

About The Position

Performs work of considerable complexity and difficulty in supervising a staff of environmental health or other health related professionals engaged in a comprehensive environmental health program. This incumbent may be considered as a first-line supervisor combining supervisory and ongoing environmental health program responsibilities.

Requirements

• Bachelors degree from a college or university with a minor or twenty-four (24) semester hours in environmental health, biological or physical science or registration as a Kentucky Environmental Specialist/Sanitarian under KRS 223.
• Four (4) years of experience in the environmental field.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license.
• Must participate in annual continuing education classes.

Nice To Haves

• Upon employment, must become registered under the provisions of KRS 223 to remain a permanent employee per Administrative Regulations 902 KAR 8:080.

Responsibilities

• Supervising a staff of environmental health or other health related professionals engaged in a comprehensive environmental health program.
• Counseling with problem employees which may involve disciplinary actions when appropriate following the administrative rules and regulations.
• Performing personnel functions such as preparing performance appraisals and evaluations, approving leave and monitoring leave usage and interview job applicants.
• Providing on-the-job training for new personnel.
• Managing environmental health activities and/or managing technically sensitive environmental health activities requiring a higher degree of expertise.

Benefits

• The Kentucky Department for Public Health (DPH) is responsible for developing and operating state public health programs and activities for the citizens of Kentucky. The mission of DPH is to improve the health and safety of people in Kentucky through prevention, promotion and protection. The department oversees programs designed to improve the lives of citizens and visitors through prevention of negative health outcomes, promotion of healthy lifestyles and protection from diseases, injury and environmental health impacts. DPH has almost 150 different programs to help Kentuckians become healthier in cooperation with its partners such as local health departments, universities, private providers, etc. To support many of these programs, the department relies on high-quality data to guide decision making at the state and local levels such as the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System, Immunization Registry and Office of Vital Statistics. The department is organized into seven divisions with the Commissioner's Office providing oversight and support for the divisions and programs. The Office of Health Equity and the Public Health Nursing Office are located in the Commissioner's Office. More information about each division can be found under Related Agencies at the bottom of this page.

What This Job Offers

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