ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH SPECIALIST DIRECTOR II

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MDH, St. Mary's County Health Department, Leonardtown, MD

The Environmental Health Division Director is part of the executive team for the St. Mary's County Health Department (SMCHD).  This position will be responsible for the planning and administration of all environmental health programs, services, functions and field work for SMCHD.  Job duties will include:  Responsibility for compliance with delegated authorities, laws/regulations governing work, and agency objectives; Providing strategic direction and supervision to a team of environmental health specialists and support staff.; and, working with residents, community partners, and other agency units to ensure continuous performance improvement.  This position will also continuously review methods, practices, policies and procedures to provide input on agency Quality Improvement (QI) process to assist with improving the effectiveness of the program. 

The incumbent for this position will be designated emergency essential and subject to call back to provide disaster relief services during a disaster/emergency.

A bachelor’s degree in biological, physical, environmental science or chemistry, and six years of experience involving inspections and investigations in the field of environmental health or closely related environmental health experience, including two years in a supervisory capacity.  A master’s degree in Public Health or Environmental Health Science can substitute for one year non-supervisory experience.  

Applicants must be licensed as a Licensed Environmental Health Specialist through the Maryland State Board of Environmental Health Specialists.

Preferred candidates will possess the following:

• Experience supervising subordinate environmental health staff responsible for regulatory inspections, soil and water surveys and sampling, etc.
• Experience communicating technical and regulatory information in a professional, clear and concise manner to community partners, elected officials, media and others.
• Skill in program management which includes organizing multiple projects, developing program scope and resource allocations, and budget and fiscal management.

Applicants must be licensed as a Licensed Environmental Health Specialist through the Maryland State Board of Environmental Health Specialists.

This is a Management Service position, and serves at the pleasure of the Appointing Authority.  A resume must accompany the application.

Applicants who meet the minimum (and selective) qualifications will be included in further evaluation. The evaluation may be a rating of your application based on your education, training and experience as they relate to the requirements of the position. Therefore, it is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. Please report all related education, experience, dates and hours of work. Clearly indicate your college degree and major on your application, if applicable. For education obtained outside the U.S., any job offer will be contingent on the candidate providing an evaluation for equivalency by a foreign credential evaluation service prior to starting employment (and may be requested prior to interview). 

Complete applications must be submitted by the closing date. Information submitted after this date will not be added. 

Incorrect application forms will not be accepted. 

Candidates may remain on the certified eligible list for a period of at least one year. The resulting certified eligible list for this recruitment may be used for similar positions in this or other State agencies.

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

Online applications are highly recommended. However, if you are unable to apply online, the paper application (and supplemental questionnaire) may be submitted to MDH, Recruitment and Selection Division, 201 W. Preston St., Room 114-B, Baltimore, MD 21201. Paper application materials must be received by 5 pm, close of business, on the closing date for the recruitment, no postmarks will be accepted.

If additional information is required, the preferred method is to upload.  If you are unable to upload, please fax the requested information to 410-333-5689. Only additional materials that are required will be accepted for this recruitment. All additional information must be received by the closing date and time.

For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact the MDH Recruitment and Selection Division at 410-767-1251.

If you are having difficulty with your user account or have general questions about the online application system, please contact the MD Department of Budget and Management, Recruitment and Examination Division at 410-767-4850 or Application.Help@maryland.gov. 

Appropriate accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request by calling: 410-767-1251 or MD TTY Relay Service 1-800-735-2258.

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People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.

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