NEOGOV · 3 weeks ago
Environmental Health Specialist - Land Program Manager
Bozeman, MT
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$76K/yr - $88K/yr
2+ years expNEOGOV is seeking an Environmental Health Specialist - Land Program Manager to oversee the Environmental Health office of the Gallatin City-County Health Department. This role involves providing leadership and expertise to a team of sanitarians, ensuring compliance with regulations, and managing public health inspections and investigations.
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Responsibilities
Manages daily operations of program team. Completes operations by developing schedules; assigning and monitoring work; gathering resources; implementing productivity standards; resolving operations problems; maintaining reference manuals; implementing new procedures; auditing inspection reports and application reviews; ensuring compliance with regulatory review timelines
Interviews, selects and hires permanent employees in conjunction with Environmental Health Director
Performs supervisory functions including staffing, orienting, training, conducting performance evaluations, assisting staff with the development of career goals, and disciplinary action
Oversees complaint investigations and recommends appropriate level of response
Provides consultation, orientation and mentoring of new health department staff
Consistently locates, interprets, and applies resources within established policies, procedures, and regulations. Maintains reference manuals and electronic files for training and reference
Plans, implements and evaluates initiatives to include strategic planning, quality improvement, performance management, and innovation
Monitors workload for staffing adequacy
Communicates and coordinates regularly with immediate supervisor and others and accurately informs of work progress including potential concerns and suggestions for improved ways of addressing problems in a timely and efficient manner
Prepares and delivers educational presentations and materials. Actively participates in local and state meetings
Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed and working collaboratively with other health department programs
Serves as the department’s liaison to DEQ and DPHHS for program to ensure local input
Receives, resolves, and reports to Environmental Health Director any consumer concerns or complaints relative to program services or staff
Serves as a department representative, leader, and technical expert with local, state, and federal officials and policymakers at public meetings, formal proceedings, with community groups and the media
Collaboration with other community organizations and the public. Participates in meetings and coalitions with other groups to enhance the work of the Environmental Health Services Land or Establishment Program
Schedules and conducts field inspections in assigned area to determine compliance with state and local regulations. Completes review of applications in assigned program area. Maintains permit and inspection workload of 20% that of sanitarians on team
Ensures compliance with regulatory review timelines and Cooperative Agreement deliverables in assigned program area
Reviews, evaluates, and approves documents, licenses, plans and permits for compliance with local, state, and federal regulations in a timely and effective manner
Independently investigates and oversees complaint investigations as assigned. Recommends appropriate corrective action or enforcement action based on nature and severity of identified violations. Maintains accurate and up to date documentation of violations and corrective actions in appropriate database in a timely, accurate, and factual manner. Consistently conducts follow-up with inspection or other means to ensure corrective actions are implemented. Provides education and guidance in correcting area of nonconformity
Provides technical and regulatory assistance and expertise to the community and environmental health staff in the evaluation and interpretation of applications and regulations related to a broad range of environmental health conditions
Keeps current on environmental health issues and law and rule updates and keeps staff updated in a timely manner
Assists with determining and prioritizing the budget needs for program by providing input to the Environmental Health Director
Seeks, procures, and administers program grants
Ensures compliance with grant requirements
Prepares quarterly and annual report for Environmental Health Director
Perform a variety of other duties as assigned by supervisor. This includes coordinating special projects, system analysis, attending meetings and special events, and attending continuing education and training as required
On a rotating schedule assumes responsibility of answering the health department’s 24/7 duty phone
If the County Commission proclaims a local emergency due to an actual or threatened disaster such as an earthquake, fire, riot, flood, etc., County employees may be required to provide services during the emergency and for a subsequent period of assessment and recovery
Qualification
Required
Current registration and licensing from the Montana State Board of Sanitarians
Two or more years of specific abilities necessary to perform the work in environmental health
Computer and data entry skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and specialized programs such as ArcGIS)
Knowledge of data and records management
Excellent skills in grammar and spelling
Proficient written and verbal communication skills
Ability to prioritize tasks according to deadlines
Ability to work independently and follow instructions
Ability to multitask and seek appropriate guidance when needed
Customer service standards with a high level of skill in dealing with the public
Ability to anticipate customer needs and respond in a timely manner
Ability to take responsibility for handling complaints
Professional demeanor and respect for each customer
Ability to perform highly detailed work with constant interruptions and concurrent tasks
Self-initiative but able to work as part of a team
Ability to pass a criminal history check and background investigation
Must possess a valid driver's license and be insurable under the County's liability policies
Benefits
Excellent Medical Health Benefits
Flexible Benefits Plan
Supplemental Medical Coverage
Life Insurance Coverage
Public Employees Retirement System
Sheriffs' Retirement System (SRS)
Supplemental Retirement Benefits
Sick Leave
Vacation Leave
Holidays
Paid Parental Leave (PPL)
Tuition Assistance
Bilingual Pay
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
501-1000 employees
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