Water Quality Environmental Health Supervisor - Health Department

Salt Lake County • Murray, UT

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Salt Lake County is seeking a highly enthusiastic individual to join their Health Department as a Water Quality Environmental Health Supervisor. This role is crucial for inspecting and monitoring environmental health and safety concerns, directing the enforcement of health laws and regulations, and supervising staff within the Water Quality & Hazardous Waste Bureau. The position oversees Onsite Wastewater, Watershed, Drinking Water, and Stormwater Response programs, which are vital for protecting watersheds and drinking water sources, regulating wastewater disposal, and investigating illicit discharges and chemical spills. The ideal candidate will be a representative and spokesperson for the Bureau, committed to promoting and protecting the community's environmental health.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Environmental Health or a related area of study as required for Environmental Health Scientist licensure.
• Current Licensure in the State of Utah as an Environmental Health Scientist, or must be eligible for license reciprocity as determined by the Utah Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing, or must obtain licensure within sixty (60) days from the date of hire.
• Three (3) years of experience working in Public or Environmental Health.
• A valid Driver’s License accepted by the State of Utah is required at the time of hire.
• A valid Driver’s License issued by the State of Utah must be obtained within six (6) months of hire to operate a County vehicle.
• Successful applicant must pass a required background check through fingerprinting and enrollment in the continuous RAP Back (Record of Arrest and Prosecution Back) program.

Nice To Haves

• Prior supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

• Manages programs by coordinating and implementing objectives.
• Supervises staff, which includes recommendations on hiring, orienting, training, assigning and reviewing work performance, annual work performance appraisals, and discipline.
• Manages the enforcement of health regulations related to assigned program areas.
• Conducts inspections, audits, tests, and surveys to determine compliance with health laws, regulations, and standards.
• Evaluates and records conditions found and takes appropriate corrective action.
• Collects delinquent fees and issues closure and suspension notices for failure of compliance.
• Conducts dispute resolution.
• Communicates environmental health information and distributes education materials and other informational resources to the public.
• Acts as coach and mentor, trains, or determines and ensures the proper training of Bureau staff.
• Attends and participates in seminars, on-the-job training, and other required educational activities.
• Plans and conducts studies, and prepares reviews and approves reports, presentations, and materials.
• Reviews applications, license referrals, permit applications, and other documents to determine compliance with health laws and regulations and recommends revisions and approval or denial.
• Prepares and issues notices and orders, prepares court complaints, follows through with legal counsel and courts, and testifies as an expert witness in court and administrative hearings.
• Collects samples and conducts tests following established quality assurance and quality control procedures.
• Coordinates with local, State, and Federal entities.
• Participates in and helps manage local, community public and environmental health events and programs.
• Assists in drafting and enacting County regulations and policies in compliance with State and Federal laws.
• Assists in managing budget and reviews budgetary documents for accuracy.

Benefits

• 12 Holidays
• up to 24 vacation days
• 12 sick days
• one personal day every year
• Retirement options for hybrid pension/401(k) or 401(k) only with a 10% contribution
• Medical coverage including a 100% county paid premium option
• Dental and Vision coverage including coverage for adult designees
• Health Savings account with a county contribution up to $1200/year
• Flexible Spending Account
• 100% county-paid Long-Term Disability and Short-Term Disability option
• Professional Development including professional membership fees paid
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Onsite medical clinic
• childcare
• gym
• hospital insurance
• pet insurance
• auto and home insurance
• discounts at County facilities

What This Job Offers

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