CNHD Environmental Health Manager

About the role

The Central Nevada Health District (CNHD) is seeking a qualified and experienced Environmental Health Manager to lead and oversee the district’s environmental health programs. Reporting to the CNHD Administrator, this management-level position is responsible for the daily coordination, supervision, and administration of environmental health services, including food establishments and related regulatory programs.

Responsibilities

• Develops, articulates, and implements the strategic direction for the division; participates in the development and implementation of the CNHD Community Health Needs Assessment, Community Health Improvement Plan, and the District-wide strategic plan, and represents the District in regional and state discussions regarding environmental policies.
• Plans, organizes, directs, coordinates, and administers the Environmental Health Services Programs of the Health District. Under direction from the Administrator, prepares and manages the division budget and ensures proper accountability of expenditures.
• Makes presentations as requested by the Administrator to the District Board of Health.
• Coordinates with environmental and public health agencies and other stakeholders to achieve the goals of the Health District.
• Enforces all state and federal environmental health statutes and requirements and takes actions as necessary to protect the health of the public.
• Compiles, maintains, and analyzes data to determine workloads, staffing priorities, program growth, and community needs.
• Ensures division services are provided to the public in a professional and respectful manner while assuring the protection of public health.
• Provides direction and guidance for enforcement processes including enforcement techniques, documentation of facts, evidence collection, and issuance of notices of violation, stop work orders, operating permit suspensions, and citations.
• Consult with the District Attorney representative concerning enforcement issues.
• Ensure that staff actions and hearings follow the provisions of the Nevada Revised Statutes, Nevada Administrative Code, and District regulations.
• Leads the quality improvement efforts of the division to include evaluation of operational performance, reviewing work methods and procedures, and developing and implementing changes in work processes, work flow, and/or equipment used to ensure efficient operations.
• Justifies and approves expenditures for purchasing and staff travel.
• Ensures effective morale, productivity, and discipline; plans, organizes, administers, reviews, and evaluates the activities and performance of staff; works with staff to establish work priorities and schedules; encourages and provides for staff training and professional development; interprets District policies and procedures for staff; works with staff to develop short and long term goals, monitors accomplishments, establishes performance requirements and personal development targets, and provides coaching for performance improvement and development.
• Ensures all division work is documented and aligns with the Public Health Accreditation Board (PHAB) directives.
• Demonstrates courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with elected officials, clients, visitors, and staff; acts in a manner that promotes a harmonious and effective workplace environment.

Qualifications

• Education equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree in natural or environmental sciences or a closely related field AND at least 5 years of full-time experience performing environmental control or enforcement functions in a health department or industry, including 2 years of supervisory experience OR a combination of training and experience.
• Knowledge of Department and division policies and procedures.
• Federal, State, and District laws, rules, and regulations as they pertain to environmental health.
• Management skills to analyze programs, policies, and operational needs.
• Principles and practices of program development and administration.
• Causes, means/transmission, and methods of control of food-borne diseases.
• Recent developments, current literature, and sources of information related to environmental health.
• Public relations principles and techniques.
• Principles and practices of municipal budget preparation and administration.
• Office procedures, methods, and computer equipment, including common office equipment.
• Principles and practices of employee supervision, including selection, work planning, organization, training, performance review, and evaluation.
• Principles and practices of developing teams, motivating employees, and managing in a team environment.
• Computer applications related to the work.
• Techiques for understanding and effectively communicating with individuals of various cultures.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.