Environmental Health Supervisor, Public Health

Deschutes County Human Resources • Bend, OR

23h • Onsite

About The Position

As an Environmental Health Supervisor for Deschutes County, you’ll play a key role in protecting community health through a range of environmental health programs. This position is part of the Environmental Health, Preparedness, and Engagement section within Public Health. You will collaborate with leadership to oversee efforts related to environmental health hazards, which may include food safety, air quality, vector control, climate hazards, drinking water, and recreational water. You’ll manage regulatory staff conducting inspections and surveys, as well as non-regulatory program development staff. Identifying emerging risks and developing innovative strategies to address these challenges will be essential. Building strong community partnerships and engaging with local stakeholders will also be crucial aspects of the role. The position typically operates Monday through Friday, and occasionally weekend support, with an expectation to participate in emergency response efforts if necessary. If you’re excited about leading a team and implementing proactive solutions, this position offers a fulfilling opportunity.

Requirements

• Knowledge of or experience with: Environmental health laws and regulations at the county, state, and federal levels.
• Techniques for evaluating compliance with environmental standards in various programs, including conducting inspections in food safety, indoor air quality, vector control, climate hazards, drinking water, and recreational water.
• Methods for identifying and addressing emerging environmental health hazards.
• Responding to public health emergencies.
• Innovative approaches to risk mitigation and program development.
• Best practices in record management, customer service, and community engagement.
• Investigating and resolving environmental complaints and hazards.
• Enforcing health and safety regulations effectively.
• Leading and developing staff, managing resources, and improving programs.
• Creating and implementing innovative solutions to environmental health challenges.
• Communicating clearly with the public, your team and colleagues, verbally and in writing.
• Building and maintaining strong community partnerships.
• Providing excellent customer service and resolving conflicts with tact.
• Interacting courteously with community members and staff.
• Supporting and advancing County goals while adhering to policies and procedures.
• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Public Health, or related field; AND five (5) years of experience in environmental health programs; OR any equivalent combination of training, education, and experience that provides the required skills and knowledge to perform the essential functions of the job.
• Driving is a requirement for this position.
• Possession of or ability to obtain a valid Oregon driver's license within 30 days of hire date.
• Registration with the Oregon Environmental Health Registration Board as an environmental health specialist is a requirement for this position.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual in English and Spanish.

Responsibilities

• Supervises key multidisciplinary environmental health programs that may include food safety, indoor air quality, vector control, climate hazards, drinking water, and recreational water.
• Identify emerging environmental health hazards and develop creative strategies to address and mitigate these risks.
• Ensure adherence to regulations set by the Oregon Health Authority.
• Analyze inspection data and research in collaboration with epidemiologists to address environmental risks.
• Maintain thorough records and technical documentation related to program activities.
• Train, support, and supervise regulatory and non-regulatory staff while building and strengthening partnerships with community and businesses to advance environmental health initiatives.
• Organize and lead community outreach and educational events to promote awareness of environmental health standards.

Benefits

• Medical, prescription, dental, and vision coverage at a minimal cost of $100 for employee only and $121 per month for employee plus dependents, which includes an innovative on-site clinic, pharmacy, and wellness and wellbeing services.
• Life insurance
• Retirement (PERS)
• Generous paid time-off (14-18 hours/month to start, pro-rated for part-time)
• Holidays
• Professional development opportunities

What This Job Offers

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