Director of Environmental Health

Miami County; Troy (OH); On-site; USD 46,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

HSA option

HRA option

Telemedicine for employee and family

Wellness program

Life insurance with option to add

Paid time off and holidays

OPERS retirement system

Deferred compensation program

Paid training

Job summary

Miami County Public Health (MCPH) seeks a seasoned Environmental Health Division leader to guide daily operations, budgeting, reporting, and community health initiatives. The role emphasizes collaboration with staff and the community, and participation in emergency response.

Required qualifications include a Baccalaureate degree and an Ohio EH Specialist license, with eight years of related work or five years EH program experience.

Qualifications

• Baccalaureate degree and EH license required.
• Eight years related work experience or five years EH program experience.
• Valid Ohio driver's license with insurability.

Responsibilities

• Plan, direct, and oversee all Environmental Health division activities.
• Budget for multiple programs.
• Represent EH in Board of Health meetings.
• Prepare meaningful, concise reports.
• Resolve escalated public complaints.
• Communicate effectively in writing and orally.
• Knowledge of Word and Excel; learn program-specific software.
• Participate in public health emergency response.
• May testify in court proceedings.
• May respond after hours

Education

Baccalaureate degree (Ohio Revised Code 3776.05)

Ohio Registered Environmental Health Specialist license

Driver's license with insurability

Strong communication skills

Ability to learn program-specific computer programs

Tools

Word

Excel

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY

At Miami County Public Health (MCPH), our mission is to prevent illness, promote healthy lifestyles, and protect every person who spends time in our community. Environmental Health (EH) strives to foster an environment of collaboration and growth and take pride in working together with the community to solve some of Public Health’s most difficult challenges. The EH Division strives to build a team of individuals with unique perspectives and talents that can add a diversity and depth to the division.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required: Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university which meets the educational requirements in Ohio Revised Code Section 3776.05. A current Registered Environmental Health Specialist license issued by the Ohio Department of Health. Eight years of related work experience or five years of EH program experience. A valid Ohio driver’s license with own vehicle and ability to maintain a driving record that meets the insurability requirements of Miami County Public Health’s insurance provider.

Preferred: Master’s degree in public health or a related environmental field. Five years of EH program management or supervisory experience and a demonstrated record of strong performance and independent competencies in Environmental Health duties.

DUTIES

• Responsible for planning, directing, managing and overseeing all activities and operations of the Environmental Health division.
• Responsible for budgeting for multiple programs.
• Represent EH in Board of Health meetings.
• Prepare meaningful, concise, and accurate reports.
• Resolve escalated complaints from the general public.
• Communicate effectively- written and oral.
• Knowledge of basic computer programs such as Word and Excel.
• Ability to learn program specific computer programs.
• Participate in public health emergency response as needed.
• May be required to testify in court proceedings.
• May be required to respond to a complaint after regular business hours.

HOURS

40 hours per week, Monday – Friday 7:30 am – 4:00 pm; some weekend and evening hours

FLSA

Non-Exempt from Overtime

COMPENSATION

$33.47 - $57.63 per hour/DOQ

BENEFITS

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage, Health Saving Account option, Health Reimbursement Account, Agency provided telemedicine for employee and
• family members, Wellness Program, Agency provided life insurance with option of
• additional coverage, Paid time off, vacation and sick leave, 13 paid holidays, 37.5 hour week, Ohio Public Employee Retirement System, Optional Deferred Compensation Program, Paid training

POSTING DATES

Until Filled

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER STATEMENT

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER STATEMENT: The Miami County Board of Commissioners, including those agencies under other elected officials, is an equal opportunity employer and does not make employment decisions in a discriminatory manner based on race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disabilities that can be reasonably accommodated, or veteran status. The County complies with all applicable federal and state laws, rules, and regulations.

This policy prohibits both discrimination based on any of the above-listed protected characteristics, retaliation against a person who opposes or complains about prohibited conduct, or participates in any way in the complaint, investigation, or reasonable accommodation processes.