CNHD Environmental Health Manager

Environmental Health Manager

The Central Nevada Health District (CNHD) Environmental Health Manager serves under the direction of the CNHD Administrator and will have day-to-day responsibility for the coordination of all environmental health programs under their jurisdiction. Responsible for organizing and direct leadership for the department, supervising staff and facilitating the daily activities which includes food establishments and other programs.

This class manages a broad range of environmental health activities and programs for the CNHD. The incumbent is accountable for accomplishing division goals and objectives and for furthering CNHD goals and objectives within general policy guidelines. The CNHD Environmental Health Manager is an integral of the CNHD management team and will have a vital role in achieving the CNHD strategic plan.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Education and Experience:

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.

Required Knowledge and Skills

• 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.
• Principles of supervision, training, and performance evaluation.
• 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.
• Techniques for understanding and effectively communicating with individuals of various cultures.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

Skill in:

• Planning, organizing, supervising, reviewing, and evaluating the work of staff and volunteers.
• Managing budgets.
• Building consensus through effective leadership.
• Planning, managing, and evaluating program goals and objectives and service delivery effectiveness in the programmatic area to which assigned.
• Identifying programmatic and operational problems, investigating, and evaluating alternatives and implementing effective solutions.
• Interpreting, applying, and explaining applicable laws, codes, and regulations.
• Preparing clear and concise reports, correspondence, and other written materials.
• Using initiative and independent judgment within general policy guidelines.
• Contributing effectively to the accomplishment of team or work unit goals, objectives, and activities.
• Dealing successfully with a variety of individuals from various socioeconomic, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds.
• Making public presentations to large and small groups.

Required Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations:

• Nevada Driver's License.
• Certification as a Registered Environmental Health Specialist as acceptable by the Nevada Environmental Health Board.
• Incident Command System (ICS) 100

The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Mobility to work in a typical office setting and use standard office equipment; stamina to sit for extended periods of time; strength and agility to lift and carry up to 20 pounds; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen, and hearing and speech to communicate over the telephone and in person; ability to operate a motor vehicle, exposure to traffic conditions and external environment and safely travel to a variety of offsite locations.

Conditions of Employment: