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OVERVIEW:
The Assistant Director for Environmental Health oversees all activities of the Environmental Health Division and serves as an advisor and internal consultant to staff and the public on environmental health matters. The incumbent works with a high degree of independence and requires professional, scientific knowledge of environmental health and administrative and management skills.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: (The following examples are illustrative only and are not intended to be all inclusive.)
Supervises, trains, and evaluates subordinate managers and staff. Oversees the assessment of current community needs, anticipates future community requirements, and assures that the environmental health program meets current and anticipated community requirements. Oversees the design and development of new environmental health programs which include ordinances, policies and procedures, staffing, education, and outreach. Acts as an internal consultant and advisor to staff for environmental health and management issues. Assists in the preparation of the annual budget and monitors expenditures and revenues. Negotiates grant applications, fees, ordinances, and contracts. Keeps abreast of legislative and technical changes in the environmental health field and recommends and implements changes in the program, as appropriate. Coordinates environmental health division activities with other County, State and Federal agencies; advises and confers with State and local officials concerning environmental health methods, procedures, and problems. Reviews complex cases against violators which require court action and testifies as an expert witness in court proceedings. May oversee the establishment and maintenance of computerized recordkeeping and tracking systems. Assures that staff keep current in the field of environmental health by overseeing the in-service training program. Prepares correspondence and reports. Attends and/or conducts administrative hearings, meetings, and conferences. Perform related duties as assigned. Plans, organizes, evaluates, and directs the operations of the Environmental Health Program for the Douglas County Health Department . Reviews and evaluates statistical data, narrative reports, surveys, and other qualitative reports to determine the progress and effectiveness of environmental health programs. Consults with and advises officials of county planning and zoning boards, inter-county regional planning boards, municipalities, county commissioners, and special districts, etc., on the environmental health aspects of community planning. Works with and serves in an advisory capacity to various official agencies, voluntary agencies, service organizations, local officials, lay groups, etc., to develop an understanding and need of environmental health services and to foster and promote development of such services geared to the needs of the people. Oversees public relations and education activities in the promotion of public support for the environmental health program.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:
Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited college or university is required. A Master of Public Health or Master of Science degree from an accredited college or university in Environmental Health, Public Administration or related health field is preferred. 7 years of progressively responsible experience in the environmental health field including three years' experience as a supervisor or manager. A combination of education and experience may be considered.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:
Must possess a valid Colorado Driver's License upon hire, with complying insurance. Review of motor vehicle record is required at time of hire and periodically throughout employment. Registration as a professional Environmental Health Specialist by the National Environmental Health Association (NEHA) preferred. his position requires successful completion of a criminal background check including fingerprinting through a national database.
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