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NEOGOV · 1 day ago

Environmental Program Supervisor -Environmental Operations Team

Stillwater, MN

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$87K/yr - $119K/yr

5+ years exp

NEOGOV is seeking a talented individual for the Environmental Program Supervisor position within the Department of Public Health and Environment. This role involves supervising the Environmental Operations Team, overseeing operations at environmental centers, and coordinating solid waste management programs to protect public health and the environment.

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Responsibilities

Perform all functions of a Senior Environmental Specialist

Assist with negotiating and preparing contracts with service providers

Monitor service quality of contractors and recommend changes

Develop and implement program service standards, policies and procedures

Monitor program-related legislation, rules, and regulations and impacts on programs

Monitor and evaluate program and/or grant compliance

Evaluate and recommend management systems and program equipment

Oversee information management/electronic record systems related to program assignment

Collect, analyze and interpret program data including statistical, narrative and anecdotal reports, staff input and other information

Prepare program/unit annual work plans and monitor progress, achievements, and outcomes

Implement performance measurement and quality improvement processes

Represent department on state and regional workgroup, task force, or committees on program-related issues

Assure the implementation of County policies, procedures, rules, and regulations

Assure the implementation of state operating rules

Perform other duties as assigned

Oversee investigation of complaints, documentation of conditions, and issuance of corrective orders within the program

Plan and develop environmental program initiatives in collaboration with local, regional and state agencies

Plan, coordinate, and evaluate the delivery of services to regulated facilities, businesses, community groups, local government agencies, and other agencies

Educate individuals and organizations on the meaning, purpose, and benefit of environmental public health laws and how to comply

Conduct and monitor environmental public health enforcement activities and coordinate notification of violations among appropriate agencies

Interview and make staff recommendations

Create and manage work schedules

Provide work direction and review work for accuracy

Develop and facilitate staff training

Provide leadership and direction to teams and individual staff

Integrate the organization's mission into the department's day-to-day business

Guide staff through changes in laws, processes, services or programs

Respond to grievances or special issues

Conduct performance reviews

Identify, promote, and implement employee engagement opportunities

Assist with annual budget preparation for assigned programs

Project and monitor expenses and revenues

Evaluate and assess technology, materials, equipment and staff needs

Participate in the development of program grants or funding opportunities

Authorize service expenditures

Qualification

Environmental health knowledgeProgram planningDevelopmentSupervisory experienceCultural competencyLocal government procurementHousehold hazardous waste managementCommunication skillsLeadership skillsTeam collaboration

Required

Bachelor's degree in public health, environmental health, industrial or occupational safety, physical, chemical or biological science, or related field

Five (5) years of full-time professional environmental experience

Minimum of one full-time year as a lead worker, or equivalent

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Ability to provide useful and honest feedback to direct reports, peers, and department leadership

Knowledge of actual and potential environmental problems that affect public health

Knowledge of program planning and development

Knowledge of Public Health federal state and local laws, rules and regulations

Knowledge of investigation methods including knowledge of basic epidemiological methods

Working knowledge of basic health principles as they relate to public health and environmental health

Working knowledge of program development and evaluation methods