Deputy Director of Environmental Health (#TH8 )

$66.26-$88.80 hourly / $11,484.85-$15,391.70 monthly / $137,820.80-$184,704.00 yearly

• 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.

EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS

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.

EST: 2/24 REV: Analyst: NP, GR

PREVIOUS TITLE: None

Bargaining Unit: Executive Management - 06

EEOC Job Category: 01

Occupational Grouping: 74

Worker’s Comp Code: 0053