Environmental Program Manager II

Overview

The Environmental Program Manager II oversees environmental programs safeguarding public health and the environment. The role functions as division chief managing budget, goals, policies, and long‑range planning, leading subordinate managers and senior professionals.

• Laws, codes, regulations, and policies affecting the programs, services, and operations of the department
• Principles of environmental ecology
• Principles of environmental compliance assurance
• Effects of waste material on water quality and land quality and the interactions of waste with the environment
• Environmental practices with special reference to their general effect on human health and the quality of the environment
• Principles of chemistry and chemical reactions
• Statistical methods and analysis
• Principles and practices of scientific and technical problem solving
• Principles and methods of program development, project management, and program/project analysis and evaluation
• Principles of public administration and public sector budget development and administration
• Principles, practices and techniques of staff management, supervision, mentoring, training, performance evaluations, discipline, employer‑employee relations and conflict resolution
• Sacramento County Personnel Policies and Procedures
• Team dynamics and team building

• Plan, organize, administer, and evaluate the operations and services of a division, program, or unit within the department
• Develop and administer a division or program budget; work with subordinate managers or supervisors in program budget development and administration
• Establish, monitor and control projects and schedules to meet goals and objectives
• Manage, supervise, train, and coach managers and senior level scientific and professional staff
• Maintain responsibility for staff evaluations; oversee and direct staff development and employee training; and respond to and adjust grievances
• Manage, direct, and organize the collection of environmental data and information
• Recognize problems, analyze and evaluate complex environmental data; develop recommendations or solutions and take appropriate actions
• Review and interpret impact of legislative changes
• Manage the development and presentation of scientific studies and reports
• Develop innovative solutions for difficult and complex environmental management problems
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships
• Effectively represent the department in contacts and relationships with the public, local business community and other government agencies and media

Graduation from an accredited college or university with major work in health science, public health, natural science, physical science, environmental science, or a related field.

• Three years of supervisory experience at a level equivalent to Environmental Specialist IV class within Sacramento County service
• OR one year of first‑line management experience in the class of Environmental Program Manager I within Sacramento County service
• Masters Degree in a related field may substitute for one year of the required supervisory experience

Physical: sit for extended periods; frequently stand and walk; normal manual dexterity and eye‑hand coordination; corrected hearing and vision to normal range; verbal communication; use of office equipment including computers, keyboards, telephones, calculators, and copiers.

Work schedule:

adverse weather, emergency situations, and duties during other than normal working hours as necessary.

License and certification: valid California Driver's License, Class C or higher; required certifications such as Registered Environmental Health Specialist or others as mandated.

Six (6) months.

Qualified applicants should apply immediately by submitting an online application by 5:00 PM on the posted cut‑off date.

We are a proud equal opportunity employer. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability for any phase of the hiring process, please contact our Disability Compliance Office at dco or 916‑874‑7642, CA Relay 711.