Environmental Health Program Lead

Blount Partnership; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The Blount Partnership seeks an Environmental Health Manager to lead the County's Environmental Health program in Knoxville, Tennessee. Under the general direction of the Development Services Director, this role provides technical leadership and ensures compliance with federal, state, and local laws while prioritizing subsurface sewage disposal systems.

The position supervises staff, coordinates inspections and permits, engages with regulators and the public, and manages budget and grants to

Responsibilities

• Plans, directs, coordinates, and manages daily operations of the County's Environmental Health program under the direction of the Development Services Director.
• Supervises, assigns, and reviews the work of Environmental Health staff; establishes priorities; provides technical guidance and training; and monitors performance.
• Ensures Environmental Health activities are conducted in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, standards, and County policies.
• Reviews plans, plats, applications, and related documents; performs and/or oversees site evaluations and inspections; and prepares, processes, and issues permits for subsurface sewage disposal systems within applicable authority.
• Provides technical guidance and assistance to contractors, developers, installers, engineers, property owners, and the public regarding environmental health and subsurface sewage disposal requirements.
• Investigates complaints, evaluates complex environmental health and regulatory issues, and develops and implements appropriate solutions or corrective actions.
• Exercises independent judgment in regulatory and operational matters and makes recommendations regarding permitting, compliance, enforcement, staffing, budget, and program operations.
• Represents the County in meetings, administrative proceedings, court proceedings, training, and other professional activities as assigned.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Job description

The Blount Partnership seeks an Environmental Health Manager to lead the County's Environmental Health program in Knoxville, Tennessee. Under the general direction of the Development Services Director, this role provides technical leadership and ensures compliance with federal, state, and local laws while prioritizing subsurface sewage disposal systems.

The position supervises staff, coordinates inspections and permits, engages with regulators and the public, and manages budget and grants to