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04/27/2018

Environmental Health Director

Zanesville-Muskingum Co. Health Department

Position Status: Full-time

Salary Range: Pay grade starts at $26.78/hour. Salary will be reflective of education, licensure/registration, and experience.

Scope: This position is responsible to the health commissioner for the efficient operation of the agency’s environmental health programs by performing executive level policy and planning functions, providing recommendations for policies, programs, and services, establishing division budget, evaluating service area efforts, supervising staff, and ensuring compliance with all federal, state and local rules, regulations, and health laws.

Essential Duties (including, but not limited to):

• Perform executive level policy and planning functions by assisting with the development of the agency’s strategic plan and creating, monitoring and evaluating service area and staff level work plans in alignment with the agency’s adopted strategic plan
• Provide recommendation for policies, programs, and services in alignment with the agency’s adopted mission and vision, community needs, and federal, state, and local mandates
• Develop or approve procedures related to the operation of service area programs, ensures compliance, and ensures timely review of all operational procedures (minimum of every 5 years)
• Formulate and monitor service area budget; ensure fiscal responsibility by operating within approved budget, monitoring and maintaining proper control over all expenditures, and working proactively with the fiscal officer to understand all budgetary items
• Research funding opportunities and/or resources for public health needs in Muskingum County; provide recommendations to health commissioner for application for and implementation of new funding opportunities and resources; and oversee application for and implementation of approved opportunities
• Oversee supervision to service area staff by ensuring training and orienting new hires, assigning and directing the work of service area staff including delegating tasks and responsibilities to staff for their professional development, conducting monthly service area staff meetings, meeting with direct reports one-on-one on a regular basis, ensuring all staff receive a quarterly performance update related to their individual work plan and any performance related goals, addressing employee concerns in a timely fashion, initiating disciplinary action, and establishing a positive work environment
• Assure the professional development of all service area staff to prepare for future public health workforce needs in alignment with the agency’s workforce development plan
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with public health partners and elected officials
• Serve as a spokesperson, when assigned, for the agency at public meetings, boards, and with the media
• Respond to calls through the 24-hour hotline in a timely manner (when assigned)
• Collaborate in the development of and contribute to individual, team, and service area quality improvement and evaluation activities
• Serve on state and local boards and committees as requested

Minimum Qualifications:

An appropriate combination of education, training, course work and experience may qualify an applicant to demonstrate required knowledge, skills, and abilities.  An example of an acceptable qualification is:

• Master’s degree in environmental science, public health or related field strongly preferred
• Registration as a Sanitarian with the Ohio State Board of Sanitarian Registration
• Minimum of 10 years of increasingly responsible experience in environmental health, public health, or related field inclusive of program development and administration
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in the following areas: management/supervision, budgeting/fiscal management, program planning and evaluation, research, and public speaking
• Valid driver’s license, good driving record, and access to reliable transportation
• Non-tobacco user

Zanesville-Muskingum Co. Health Department is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Equal Opportunity Provider.

To apply and submit your resume, please visit https://www.zmchd.bamboohr.com/jobs.  The position will remain open until filled.

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