Environmental Health Program Manager

C303 Barren River District Health Department; Hopkinsville (OH); On-site; USD 37,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

The Barren River District Health Department seeks a qualified supervisor for its environmental health program. This role will lead a staff of environmental health professionals and oversee comprehensive health initiatives within the district.

Minimum requirements include a Bachelor's degree with environmental health coursework and four years of environmental field experience. A valid driver's license and state registration are required, with annual continuing education mandated.

Qualifications

• Supervise environmental health staff and other health professionals in a comprehensive program.
• Must have knowledge of the principles of science as applied to environmental health.

Responsibilities

• Supervise staff and manage environmental health activities.
• Provide on-the-job training and performance evaluations.
• Prepare and review personnel actions and leave approvals.

Skills

Staff supervision

Education

Bachelor's degree with environmental health emphasis

Job description

Advertisement Closes: 11/15/2026 12:00 AM | Pay Grade: Grade 22 | Salary: $27.16 - $33.78 | Hourly | Time Type: Full time | Health Department: Barren River District Health Department

Summary: Performs work of considerable complexity and difficulty in supervising a staff of environmental health or other health related professionals engaged in a comprehensive environmental health program.

If you have any questions or would like any more information about this job posting please contact Haley Daniel at [e-mail].

Characteristics of the Class

ARE GENERAL STATEMENTS INDICATING THE LEVEL OF RESPONSIBILITY AND DISCRETION OF POSITIONS IN THAT JOB CLASSIFICATION.

Performs work of considerable complexity and difficulty in supervising a staff of environmental health or other health related professionals engaged in a comprehensive environmental health program. This incumbent may be considered as a first-line supervisor combining supervisory and ongoing environmental health program responsibilities.

Minimum Requirements

Minimum Requirements are comprehensive statements of the minimum background as to education, experience, and other qualifications which will be required in all cases as evidence of an appointee’s ability to perform the work properly.

• 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: Four (4) years of experience in the environmental field.
• Substitution Clause Education: (N/A)
• Substitution Clause Experience: (N/A)

Special Requirements

Special Requirements: (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.) 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

Employees in this class will be required to obtain credentials outlined below within a reasonable time, or if employees possess such credentials at the time of hire they will be required to maintain those credentials so long as they are employed in this capacity. Must participate in annual continuing education classes.

Examples of Duties or Responsibilities of the Classification

Examples of duties or responsibilities are not to be construed as describing what the duties or responsibilities of any position shall be and are not to be construed as limiting the appointing authority’s ability to add to, or otherwise alter the duties and responsibilities of a position. With extensive knowledge of the principles of science as applied to environmental health, may supervise a staff of health environmentalists engaged in providing a full range of environmental health programs in an assigned area. May counsel with problem employees which may involve disciplinary actions when appropriate following the administrative rules and regulations, performs such personnel functions as preparing performance appraisals and evaluations, approving leave and monitoring leave usage and interview job applicants; provides on-the-job training for new personnel; manages environmental health activities and/or manages technically sensitive environmental health activities requiring a higher degree of expertise.

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: 10-03-2022

Equity and Diversity Statement

The 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 ARE PROVIDED UPON REQUEST.

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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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.

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