Environmental Hazard Resource Program Manager - Health Department

About the Role

Protects air and water quality and public health through encampment abatement activities. Interacts with various municipalities, state agencies, law enforcement, and other organizations to secure resources to address public or environmental health concerns. Diffuses hostile or aggressive behavior with professionalism, diplomacy, and composure under intense public scrutiny.

Responsibilities

• Works with municipalities and partner agencies to identify preferred encampment abatement approaches and objectives, designing and implementing tailored multi-agency response plans and protocols using professional knowledge of environmental health.
• Supervises staff, including hiring, orienting, training, assigning and reviewing work performance, conducting annual work performance appraisals, and discipline.
• Plans, directs, and delegates assignments of Environmental Health staff, coordinating resources with other agencies and organizations.
• Ensures safe encampment abatement activities by coordinating safety policies, precautions, and procedures.
• Investigates encampment abatement cases with partnering agencies to coordinate necessary resources such as public lodging facilities, shelters, and service organizations.
• Issues notices and orders (e.g., Closed-to-Entry and Closed-to-Occupancy orders) and enforces compliance, including legal action, to ensure adherence to state and federal laws.
• Represents the department in environmental hazard abatement activities on committees, boards, and meetings; conducts liaison activities with other agencies; and consults with federal, state, and local officials.
• Ensures complete records management for federal, state, and municipal agencies related to encampment abatement cases, tracking program time, resources, and expenses.
• Collects and analyzes samples and specimens for field tests.
• Develops and implements public education programs; trains and educates citizens.
• Advises community and government leaders by sharing reports, proposals, and drafting policies, procedures, and regulatory changes to ensure continuity of grants.
• Maintains and operates specialized equipment, ensuring proper calibration and storage.

Qualifications

• Must be licensed as an Environmental Health Scientist in the State of Utah or eligible for license reciprocity.
• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Health or a related area, plus three (3) years of experience in public or environmental health, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Preference given to candidates with prior supervisory experience.
• Valid Driver’s License accepted by the State of Utah at the time of hire, with a Utah-issued license required within six (6) months.
• Must pass a mandatory drug test and background check, including enrollment in the continuous RAP Back program.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of environmental health areas such as air pollution control, waste management, epidemiology, and regulatory processes.
• Skills in communication, problem-solving, program development, and stakeholder engagement.
• Ability to work independently, manage staff, and operate specialized equipment.

Working Conditions

Considerable walking over rough terrain, frequent bending and kneeling, and working in difficult-to-access locations. Exposure to hazardous substances and conditions. Typical schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with occasional early mornings, weekends, and evenings as needed.

Benefits

• 12 Holidays, up to 24 vacation days, 12 sick days, and one personal day annually.
• Retirement options: hybrid pension/401(k) or 401(k) only with a 10% contribution.
• Medical coverage with a 100% county-paid premium option; dental and vision coverage.
• Health Savings Account with up to $1200/year county contribution; Flexible Spending Account.
• 100% county-paid Long-Term Disability and Short-Term Disability option.
• Professional Development, including paid professional membership fees and tuition reimbursement.
• Onsite medical clinic, childcare, and gym; hospital, pet, auto, and home insurance discounts.