Environmental Health Director

C069 Lincoln County Health Department; United States; On-site; USD 875,000 - 1,098,000; Full time

Job summary

Lincoln County Health Department seeks an experienced Environmental Health Director to plan, develop, organize and direct a comprehensive program at the local health department. The candidate should have prior experience as Health Environmentalist in Kentucky and the ability to lead a team and ensure compliance with state regulations.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree with environmental health coursework and at least five years in the field, including supervisory experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with coursework in environmental health or related sciences; or registration as Kentucky Environmental Specialist/Sanitarian.
• Minimum five years in environmental field with at least one year in admin or supervisory role.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Plan, develop, organize and direct a comprehensive environmental health program; prepare administrative rules and policies.
• Provide guidance to subordinate program administrators; monitor program utilization and efficiency; prepare reports.
• Evaluate staff performance; conduct training, discipline when needed, and recommend promotions.

Skills

Environmental Health

Administrative Experience

Education

Bachelor's degree with 24 semester hours in environmental health or related science or Kentucky Environmental Specialist/Sanitarian registration

Job description

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Pay Grade

Grade 24

Salary

$30.52 - $37.96

Hourly Time Type

Full time

Health Department

Lincoln County Health Department

Summary

Responsible for working independently to plan, develop, organize and direct a comprehensive environmental health program at local health department. Must have experience working as Health Environmentalist within a local health department in Kentucky. If you have any questions or would like any more information about this job posting please contact Ann Stevens at [e-mail].

Education

• Bachelors degree from a college or university with a minor or twenty-four (24) semester hours in environmental health, biological or physical science or registration as a Kentucky Environmental Specialist/Sanitarian under KRS 223).

Experience

• Five (5) years of experience in the environmental field with at least one (1) year of experience in an administrative or supervisory capacity.

Special Requirements

• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license.

Note: an individual upon employment must become registered under the provisions of KRS 223 to remain a permanent employee per Administrative Regulations 902 KAR 8:080.

Post Employment Requirements

• Must participate in annual continuing education classes.

Examples of Duties or Responsibilities

With thorough knowledge of environmental principles, policies, regulations and methods, prepares administrative rules, regulations and policies relating to environmental health programs; makes policy decision subject to administrative approval and initiates plan for environmental health programs based on environmental and public health laws and regulations, to prevent health hazards to the consumer; gives guidance and direction to subordinate program administrators within the district/county; develops administrative methods which may include reports, staff meetings and on-site visits to monitor program utilization, time, efficiency and to analyze operational procedures; prepares detailed and comprehensive program and operational reports to improve efficiency and implements recommended changes; assesses the need for training and requests that appropriate training programs be developed and implemented; evaluates the performance of employees and counsels with problem employees and initiates disciplinary actions when appropriate, following the administrative rules and regulations; recommends promotion and salary advancements when appropriate and interviews and makes recommendations on potential employees.

Typical Working Conditions and Unique Physical Requirements

INCUMBENTS IN THIS CLASSIFICATION WILL TYPICALLY PERFORM THEIR PRIMARY JOB DUTIES UNDER THESE CONDITIONS. THESE CONDITIONS MAY CHANGE ON OCCASION IN PERFORMING THE DUTIES OF AN INDIVIDUAL POSITION. Work typically is spent in inside and outside settings.

Additional Requirements

Applicants and employees in this classification may be required to submit to a drug screening test and background check according to the agency’s policies.

Date Class Established

12-19-2008

Date of Last Revision

10-03-202

Department Non-Discrimination Statement

LOCAL HEALTH DEPARTMENTS DO NOT DISCRIMINATE ON THE BASIS OF RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, NATIONAL ORIGIN, SEX, AGE, DISABILITY, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, GENDER IDENTITY, ANCESTRY OR VETERAN STATUS.

Reasonable Accommodations

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS ARE PROVIDED UPON REQUEST.

Probationary Period

Probationary Period: This job has an initial and promotional probationary period of 6 months, except as provided in KRS 18A.111.

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Kentucky Department for Public Health (DPH) Description

The Kentucky Department for Public Health (DPH) is responsible for developing and operating state public health programs and activities for the citizens of Kentucky. The mission of DPH is to improve the health and safety of people in Kentucky through prevention, promotion and protection. The department oversees programs designed to improve the lives of citizens and visitors through prevention of negative health outcomes, promotion of healthy lifestyles and protection from diseases, injury and environmental health impacts. DPH has almost 150 different programs to help Kentuckians become healthier in cooperation with its partners such as local health departments, universities, private providers, etc. To support many of these programs, the department relies on high-quality data to guide decision making at the state and local levels such as the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System, Immunization Registry and Office of Vital Statistics. The department is organized into seven divisions with the Commissioner's Office providing oversight and support for the divisions and programs. The Office of Health Equity and the Public Health Nursing Office are located in the Commissioner's Office. More information about each division can be found under Related Agencies at the bottom of this page.

Local Health Personnel Branch - Cabinet for Health and Family Services (ky.gov)