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Location : Mariposa County Health and Human Services Agency, CA
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 16-00978
Department: Health and Human Services
Opening Date: 02/15/2024
Closing Date: 3/1/2024 7:00 PM Pacific
Description
There is currently one (1) opening for a Environmental Health Manager position with the Mariposa County Health and Human Services Agency.
Only Online applications will be accepted.
DEFINITION
To serve as the Director of Environmental Health pursuant to the California Code of Regulations; to plan, manage, and organize the activities of several programs in the Environmental Health Division of the Public Health Department; to direct the enforcement of federal, State, and County health and sanitation laws and regulations, as well as air pollution laws and regulations.; to direct, supervise, and evaluate services and activities of Environmental Health staff; and to perform related duties and responsibilities as required.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED
Receives direction from the County Health Officer.
Exercises supervision over professional, technical Environmental Health staff.
Examples of Duties
EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Plans, organizes, administers, and supervises all programs and activities of the Environmental Health Division of the Public Health Department.
Ensures division compliance with all County policies and procedures, standards of quality and safety, and all applicable local, State and federal laws and regulations.
Trains, supervises, and evaluates the performance of subordinate staff; recommends disciplinary processes as necessary.
Reviews and evaluates the work of subordinate staff for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with departmental policies and procedures; determinates and monitors follow-up actions.
Provides information to clients and supervises staff support to the Environmental Health counter; accurately and credibly interprets and answers inquiries by clients regarding application procedures, requirements, and the scope of policies and regulations associated with Environmental Health matters.
Functions administratively as department head in the absence of the County Health Officer; confers with the department head regarding policies, programs, procedures, and problems.
Assists and advises subordinate staff on difficult problems and program accomplishments.
Assists in developing and conducting ongoing training programs for professional staff.
Advises and enforces public compliance with Environmental Health practices and regulations; monitors permit functions for compliance with regulations and mandatory timeframe.
Assists in the preparation and monitoring of division budgets.
Assists in coordinating division activities and programs with those of other departments, divisions, and agencies as appropriate.
Oversees as well as performs inspections and investigations of Environmental Health conditions associated with retail food facilities, hazardous materials, water supplies, solid waste and liquid waste disposal, recreation, vector control, housing, air quality and land use.
Supervises resolution of complaints of regulatory violations associated with Environmental Health matters. Performs general administrative/clerical work as required, including preparing reports and correspondence, copying and filing documents, entering and retrieving computer data, answering the telephone, etc.
Performs general administrative/clerical work as required, including preparing reports and correspondence, copying and filing documents, entering and retrieving computer data, answering the telephone, etc.
Performs other related duties similar to the above in scope.
Minimum Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Experience:
Four years of increasingly responsible experience as a Registered Environmental Health Specialist preferably in a Health Department setting, which includes one year in a supervisory capacity.
Education:
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in Environmental Health, biological science, chemistry, or a closely related science. A copy of your college transcript(s) and/or degree must be attached to your application.
Additional Requirements:
Registration as an Environmental Health Specialist under the applicable provisions of California law. A copy of your license/certification must be attached to your application.
Possession of a valid California driver's license. Under certain circumstances, the Personnel Director may accept a valid driver's license from another State if applicant acknowledges his/her intent to acquire a California driver's license within three months by signing an acknowledgement form.
This class specification lists the major duties and requirements of the job and is not all inclusive. Incumbents may be expected to perform job-related duties other than those contained in this document.
Supplemental Information
EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS
Knowledge of:
Pertinent federal, state and local laws, regulations, codes and ordinances.
Principles, procedures and techniques used in planning, implementing and evaluating public health programs.
Principles of supervision, training and performance evaluation.
Management principles and techniques.
Recent developments, current literature and sources of information related to Environmental Health.
Principles, techniques and materials used in public health education.
Advanced principles of environmental sanitation and sanitary science.
Methods of inspection and investigation.
Advanced principles, practices and trends in the field of Environmental Health and quality, specifically those relating to the food industry, hazardous materials, water supplies, solid waste and liquid waste disposal, recreation, housing, vector control, air quality and land use.
Biological and physical sciences, including chemistry, organic chemistry, physics, microbiology, biology and mathematics.
Communicable diseases and their prevention.
Budget preparation and administration practices.
Report and business letter preparation techniques.
Modern office practices and technology, including the use of computers for data processing and records management.
English usage, spelling, grammar and punctuation.
Safe work practices.
Public / community relations techniques.
Ability to:
Interpret, analyze, and apply federal, state and local laws, rules, regulations, codes and ordinances.
Interpret and explain complex scientific environmental concepts in a way that teaches and trains.
Select, supervise, train, and evaluate staff.
Determine work priorities and effectively coordinate and schedule resources and staff to perform activities and projects within time limits.
Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
Recognize Environmental Health problems and take effective action.
Conduct routine inspections and investigations; collect and analyze field data and other information, and draw valid conclusions.
Organize and direct the management of the division's programs.
Analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, determine consequences of proposed actions and implement recommendations in support of goals.
Research and prepare effective public education and information materials.
React quickly and calmly in emergency situations.
Prepare clear and concise administrative and technical reports.
Perform mathematical computations with accuracy.
Gain cooperation through discussion and persuasion.
Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS
Work is performed in an office and field environment. Incumbent drives both off road and on surface streets and may be exposed to traffic hazards, adverse weather conditions, temperature and noise extremes, wetness, communicable disease, pathogenic substances, odors, skin irritants, unusual heights, air contaminants, fumes/dust, solvents, grease/oil.
TYPICAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Requires the mobility to work in an office and field environment. Requires the ability to sit at a desk for long periods of time and intermittently walk, stand, climb, balance, bend, squat, twist and reach while performing office and/or field inspection duties; traverse uneven terrain; operate motor vehicles; lift and/or handle weights of up to 25 pounds; perform simple grasping and fine manipulation. Must be able to maintain effective audio-visual discrimination and perception needed for making observations, communicating with others, reading and writing, and operating office and field equipment. Must be able to use a telephone to communicate verbally and a keyboard to communicate through written means, to review information and enter/retrieve data, to see and read characters on a computer screen
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Possession of a valid California driver's license is required for this recruitment. Under certain circumstances, the Human Resources Director may accept a valid driver's license from another State if applicant acknowledges his/her intent to acquire a California driver's license within three months by signing an acknowledgement form. Do you have a valid driver's license?
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A BA degree or transcripts is required to be attached for this position. Did you attach a copy of your college transcripts or Bachelor's Degree?
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Registration as an Environmental Health Specialist under the applicable provisions of California law is required to qualify for this position. Did you attach proof of registration as an Environmental Health Specialist?
Required Question
Location : Mariposa County Health and Human Services Agency, CA
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 16-00978
Department: Health and Human Services
Opening Date: 02/15/2024
Closing Date: 3/1/2024 7:00 PM Pacific
Description
There is currently one (1) opening for a Environmental Health Manager position with the Mariposa County Health and Human Services Agency.
Only Online applications will be accepted.
DEFINITION
To serve as the Director of Environmental Health pursuant to the California Code of Regulations; to plan, manage, and organize the activities of several programs in the Environmental Health Division of the Public Health Department; to direct the enforcement of federal, State, and County health and sanitation laws and regulations, as well as air pollution laws and regulations.; to direct, supervise, and evaluate services and activities of Environmental Health staff; and to perform related duties and responsibilities as required.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED
Receives direction from the County Health Officer.
Exercises supervision over professional, technical Environmental Health staff.
Examples of Duties
EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Plans, organizes, administers, and supervises all programs and activities of the Environmental Health Division of the Public Health Department.
Ensures division compliance with all County policies and procedures, standards of quality and safety, and all applicable local, State and federal laws and regulations.
Trains, supervises, and evaluates the performance of subordinate staff; recommends disciplinary processes as necessary.
Reviews and evaluates the work of subordinate staff for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with departmental policies and procedures; determinates and monitors follow-up actions.
Provides information to clients and supervises staff support to the Environmental Health counter; accurately and credibly interprets and answers inquiries by clients regarding application procedures, requirements, and the scope of policies and regulations associated with Environmental Health matters.
Functions administratively as department head in the absence of the County Health Officer; confers with the department head regarding policies, programs, procedures, and problems.
Assists and advises subordinate staff on difficult problems and program accomplishments.
Assists in developing and conducting ongoing training programs for professional staff.
Advises and enforces public compliance with Environmental Health practices and regulations; monitors permit functions for compliance with regulations and mandatory timeframe.
Assists in the preparation and monitoring of division budgets.
Assists in coordinating division activities and programs with those of other departments, divisions, and agencies as appropriate.
Oversees as well as performs inspections and investigations of Environmental Health conditions associated with retail food facilities, hazardous materials, water supplies, solid waste and liquid waste disposal, recreation, vector control, housing, air quality and land use.
Supervises resolution of complaints of regulatory violations associated with Environmental Health matters. Performs general administrative/clerical work as required, including preparing reports and correspondence, copying and filing documents, entering and retrieving computer data, answering the telephone, etc.
Performs general administrative/clerical work as required, including preparing reports and correspondence, copying and filing documents, entering and retrieving computer data, answering the telephone, etc.
Performs other related duties similar to the above in scope.
Minimum Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Experience:
Four years of increasingly responsible experience as a Registered Environmental Health Specialist preferably in a Health Department setting, which includes one year in a supervisory capacity.
Education:
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in Environmental Health, biological science, chemistry, or a closely related science. A copy of your college transcript(s) and/or degree must be attached to your application.
Additional Requirements:
Registration as an Environmental Health Specialist under the applicable provisions of California law. A copy of your license/certification must be attached to your application.
Possession of a valid California driver's license. Under certain circumstances, the Personnel Director may accept a valid driver's license from another State if applicant acknowledges his/her intent to acquire a California driver's license within three months by signing an acknowledgement form.
This class specification lists the major duties and requirements of the job and is not all inclusive. Incumbents may be expected to perform job-related duties other than those contained in this document.
Supplemental Information
EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS
Knowledge of:
Pertinent federal, state and local laws, regulations, codes and ordinances.
Principles, procedures and techniques used in planning, implementing and evaluating public health programs.
Principles of supervision, training and performance evaluation.
Management principles and techniques.
Recent developments, current literature and sources of information related to Environmental Health.
Principles, techniques and materials used in public health education.
Advanced principles of environmental sanitation and sanitary science.
Methods of inspection and investigation.
Advanced principles, practices and trends in the field of Environmental Health and quality, specifically those relating to the food industry, hazardous materials, water supplies, solid waste and liquid waste disposal, recreation, housing, vector control, air quality and land use.
Biological and physical sciences, including chemistry, organic chemistry, physics, microbiology, biology and mathematics.
Communicable diseases and their prevention.
Budget preparation and administration practices.
Report and business letter preparation techniques.
Modern office practices and technology, including the use of computers for data processing and records management.
English usage, spelling, grammar and punctuation.
Safe work practices.
Public / community relations techniques.
Ability to:
Interpret, analyze, and apply federal, state and local laws, rules, regulations, codes and ordinances.
Interpret and explain complex scientific environmental concepts in a way that teaches and trains.
Select, supervise, train, and evaluate staff.
Determine work priorities and effectively coordinate and schedule resources and staff to perform activities and projects within time limits.
Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
Recognize Environmental Health problems and take effective action.
Conduct routine inspections and investigations; collect and analyze field data and other information, and draw valid conclusions.
Organize and direct the management of the division's programs.
Analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, determine consequences of proposed actions and implement recommendations in support of goals.
Research and prepare effective public education and information materials.
React quickly and calmly in emergency situations.
Prepare clear and concise administrative and technical reports.
Perform mathematical computations with accuracy.
Gain cooperation through discussion and persuasion.
Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS
Work is performed in an office and field environment. Incumbent drives both off road and on surface streets and may be exposed to traffic hazards, adverse weather conditions, temperature and noise extremes, wetness, communicable disease, pathogenic substances, odors, skin irritants, unusual heights, air contaminants, fumes/dust, solvents, grease/oil.
TYPICAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Requires the mobility to work in an office and field environment. Requires the ability to sit at a desk for long periods of time and intermittently walk, stand, climb, balance, bend, squat, twist and reach while performing office and/or field inspection duties; traverse uneven terrain; operate motor vehicles; lift and/or handle weights of up to 25 pounds; perform simple grasping and fine manipulation. Must be able to maintain effective audio-visual discrimination and perception needed for making observations, communicating with others, reading and writing, and operating office and field equipment. Must be able to use a telephone to communicate verbally and a keyboard to communicate through written means, to review information and enter/retrieve data, to see and read characters on a computer screen
To view benefits please click here:
01
Possession of a valid California driver's license is required for this recruitment. Under certain circumstances, the Human Resources Director may accept a valid driver's license from another State if applicant acknowledges his/her intent to acquire a California driver's license within three months by signing an acknowledgement form. Do you have a valid driver's license?
- Yes
- No
02
A BA degree or transcripts is required to be attached for this position. Did you attach a copy of your college transcripts or Bachelor's Degree?
- Yes
- No
03
Registration as an Environmental Health Specialist under the applicable provisions of California law is required to qualify for this position. Did you attach proof of registration as an Environmental Health Specialist?
- Yes
- No.
Required Question
