Environmental Administrator - Ses - 42005971 (For Internal Agency Employees Only

Environmental Administrator - Ses

This position manages the North subsection in the Bureau of Age-Restricted Foods. Manages and supervises the on-the-job performance and activities of division personnel under direct report to ensure that the division's policies, protocols and procedures are appropriately and adequately implemented to ensure a uniform statewide Age-Restricted Food inspection program. Responsible for oversight to assess, coordinate, and implement training. Reviews managerial procedures and practices, identifies problem areas, and initiates improvement planning and coordination.

Reviews existing and/or develops new inspection strategies and methods to meet new program responsibilities and manages changes in the work force and workplace. Reviews, monitors and approves employee required documents, reports, and correspondence. Directs employee disciplinary procedures, recruitment and selection, performance reviews and training assessment needs. Ensures personnel have met the training certification and qualification as required. Provides technical, scientific and professional guidance, assistance, instruction, support, and makes decisions for program area and related issues.

Responsible and accountable for managing budget/dollars/resources (staff, vehicles, computers, cell phones, etc.) of any assigned programs in an efficient and accountable manner. Responsible for ensuring that assigned program areas have operational procedures and processes which result in accountability and compliance with division and department policies and procedures. Evaluates program needs, manages resources, and provides direction for effectiveness in meeting goals and objectives and to achieve industry compliance in an expeditious manner.

Confers with consumers and industry to answer questions, investigate and evaluate complaints, and resolve problems. Assists administration in the development of policies and procedures related to program areas based on trends, evaluations, and audits. Makes recommendations for expansion or modification of the program as necessary to increase efficiency. Makes recommendations for modifications and/or drafts proposed language for legislation or administrative rule.

Maintains knowledge of applicable program regulations and provides regulation interpretation review. Represents the department as a participant in public meetings and speaking engagements. Attends meetings, training sessions, and courses as designated. Responds to disaster or emergency situations and operates under incident command structure when required. Periodically handles emergency or request calls. Performs other related duties as assigned.