Environmental Health Director

Jobtailor; Alabama; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a department head in Alabama to oversee personnel, budgets, and operations within the public health/environmental health space. The role involves reviewing engineering plans, providing technical guidance, and ensuring legal compliance while maintaining strong community relations.

The candidate will manage strategic plans, grants, and department performance, delivering results through cross-functional collaboration and proactive policy development.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in environmental health sciences, natural sciences, engineering, or public health sciences.
• Experience supervising staff, including assigning work and conducting performance appraisals.
• Experience developing and maintaining departmental budgets and obtaining grants.

Responsibilities

• Plan, direct, and oversee personnel, financial, and operational activities of the department.
• Review and certify engineering plans; provide technical recommendations.
• Oversee projects and staff; assign work and conduct performance evaluations.
• Manage departmental budget through expenditure monitoring and financial planning.
• Develop and implement departmental strategic plans and policies.

Skills

Engineering expertise

Project management

Performance evaluations

Policy development

Financial planning

Education

Master's degree in environmental health sciences or related field

Job description

• Plan, direct, and oversee personnel, financial, and operational activities of the department
• Review and certify engineering plans
• Provide technical expertise and recommendations
• Oversee projects and staff; assign and review work; conduct performance evaluations
• Manage the departmental budget through expenditure monitoring and financial planning
• Procure and manage inventory, supplies, and equipment
• Develop and implement departmental strategic plans
• Manage department projects, including goals, timelines, delegation, work review, and project reports
• Maintain and update department policies and procedures
• Investigate complaints and assist customers with concerns
• Conduct internal and external public relations activities, including media appearances, community events, board and committee service, and commission meetings
• Provide engineering expertise to permit holders, homeowners, and the general public
• Review permits, recommend engineering plans, and testify in court to ensure legal compliance

Requirements

• Master's degree in environmental health sciences, natural sciences, engineering, or public health sciences
• Experience supervising staff, including assigning work, monitoring progress, providing feedback or training, conducting performance appraisals, and administering discipline
• Experience developing and maintaining departmental budgets
• Experience obtaining and maintaining state or federal grants
• Experience with strategic planning in a government, public health, or healthcare setting
• Driver's license

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in managing departmental operations, including budget development, strategic planning, and personnel supervision. Provides engineering and technical guidance while ensuring compliance with legal standards and effective public relations.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Master's Degree In Environmental Health Sciences
• Experience Supervising Staff
• Budget Development And Management
• Strategic Planning In Government
• Experience With State Or Federal Grants

Hard Skills

• Engineering Expertise
• Project Management
• Performance Evaluations
• Policy Development
• Financial Planning

Soft Skills

• Leadership
• Communication
• Customer Service
• Problem Solving

Certifications & Qualifications

• Driver's License

Industry Keywords

• Public Health
• Environmental Health
• Legal Compliance
• Community Engagement
• Operational Activities