DEPUTY DIRECTOR OF ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH (#TH8 )

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·       Plans, organizes and directs, the operation and activities of the Environmental Health program;

·       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;

·       Prepares the annual budget and monitors expenditures and revenues;

·       Negotiates grant applications, fees, ordinances and contracts;

·       Keeps abreast of legislative and technical changes in the environment 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 input, access and analyze data using a computer;

·       May oversee the establishment and maintenance of computerized recordkeeping an 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;

·       May conduct inspections and/or carry a caseload to complete environmental health inspections..

Thorough knowledge of:

·       The State laws, regulations and programs relating to environmental health;

·       The principles and practices of environmental health, water resources and education.

     Working knowledge of:

·       The principles and practices of organization and management;

·       The principles and practices of supervision and training and workplace development;

·       The issues facing environmental health professionals including hazardous materials handling and waste water management;

·       The legislative process and policy formulation;

·       Grant writing and grant administration;

·       Principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Some knowledge of:

·       The application of data processing to environmental health operations and water resource operations;

·       Budget preparation and administration.

Ability to:

·       Assist the director with the management and administration of the Division;

·       Effectively manage complex cross-cutting projects/initiatives;

·       Plan, organize, direct and coordinate consumer protection, hazardous materials, and administrative, support programs, and watershed management, land use, septic system management, groundwater management, and protection programs;

·       Interpret, analyze, and explain and apply laws, rules, regulations, and ordinances;

·       Define problems and recommend solutions;

·       Select, train, and evaluate subordinate supervisory and support staff;

·       Prepare and present clear concise oral and written reports;

·       Act as a consultant and advisor for environmental health matters in the absence of the Director of Environmental Health;

·       Evaluate programs, policies and practices,

·       Conduct comprehensive research and analysis of environmental health or water resources issues and generate findings and recommendations for policy consideration;

·       Establish and maintain effective working relationships with a wide variety individuals and groups, officials, community groups consultants, County departments, and other government agencies;

·       Conduct meetings and serve as the County representative and technical advisor on assigned projects. Speak clearly, concisely, and effectively at Public Hearing and before large groups;

·       Assist in the design and implementation of computerized data management systems;

·       Track, monitor and advocate legislation;

·       Prepare and present clear, concise oral and written reports.

Training and Experience: Any combination of training and experience which would provide the required knowledges and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain these knowledges and abilities would be:

Three years of progressively responsible experience in the environmental health field including two years of experience as a supervisor or manager.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Possession of a valid certificate of registration as an Environmental Health Specialist issued by the State of California, Department of Health Services.

Possession and maintenance of a valid California Class C Driver’s license.

Other Special Requirements:  May require working irregular hours, such as responding to emergency calls and attending after hours and/or weekend meetings.

Note: Specialized training may be required by the Department within a certain time period for any of the management units.

Special Working Conditions: Exposure to variable temperatures; slippery surfaces; loud noises; sunburn; dust and pollen; bee stings; infections such as tick-borne Lyme disease or mosquito-borne encephalitis, angry or hostile persons; hazardous materials; wetness such as while walking in the rain or through a stream on a site inspection; raw or partially treated sewage; inadequate ventilation; live electrical wires; aggressive dogs; fleas, cockroaches, and rodents.

PREVIOUS TITLE: None

Bargaining Unit: Executive Management - 06

EEOC Job Category: 01

Occupational Grouping: 74

Worker’s Comp Code: 0053