Environmental Health Supervisor

Bristol Bay Area Health Corporation; Dillingham (AK); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Bristol Bay Area Health Corporation in Dillingham, Alaska, seeks an Environmental Health Supervisor to support the EH Manager in overseeing environmental health programs, investigations, inspections, and enforcement of public health regulations. You will help develop training, coordinate responses to hazards, and ensure compliance with laws and standards.

You will supervise EH Specialists and interns, assist with the state-certified drinking water laboratory operations, provide technical advice,

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Environmental Health or related scientific field.
• Five years of experience with a local, state or Tribal EH program.
• Master's degree preferred.
• Tribal experience preferred.
• Registered Environmental Health Specialist (REHS) or RS.
• Current valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise EH staff, interns, and EH program activities.
• Assist with day-to-day operations of the state certified drinking water lab in Dillingham.
• Provide technical guidance and support to communities across the Bristol Bay region.
• Assess sanitation systems and facilities, identify violations, and recommend corrective actions.
• Prepare technical reports and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local EH laws.

Skills

Regulatory knowledge

Inspections

Data analysis

Communication

Leadership

Education

Bachelor of Science in Environmental Health

Master's degree preferred

Registered Environmental Health Specialist

Job description

PURPOSE OF THE JOB:

The Environmental Health Supervisor assists the Environmental Health (EH) Manager in overseeing the environmental health programs, staff, conducting investigations, inspections, and enforcement of regulations related to public health and safety. Will lead in developing training programs, coordinating responses to environmental health hazards, and ensure compliance with relevant laws and standards.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor of Science in Environmental Health or academic field relating to biological science, engineering, clinical or general science.
• Five (5) years of experience working with a local, State or Tribal environmental health program.
• Master's degree preferred
• Tribal experience preferred.
• Registered Environmental Health Specialist/Registered Sanitarian.
• Strong understanding of environmental health principles, regulations, and best practices.
• The ability to conduct inspections, analyze data and communicate effectively.
• Current valid driver's license.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Provides general environmental health technical support and assistance to communities throughout the Bristol Bay region. Support is provided in the form of onsite consultations and surveys, as well as via telephone and through written correspondence on all matters related to environmental health. Technical assistance is also provided to other programs within BBAHC upon request or as needed.
• Serves as the Injury Prevention Program supervisor.
• Supervises Environmental Health Specialists and interns.
• Assists with day-to-day management and operations of the state certified drinking water laboratory in Dillingham.
• Technical advisor to the Remote Maintenance Program.
• Conducts thorough assessments of sanitation systems, identifying violations, and recommending corrective actions.
• Assess community health clinics, food establishments, and Head Start centers according to all applicable standards.
• Writes technical reports as needed.Ensures compliance with federal, state, and local environmental health laws and regulations.

POSITION TYPE/EXPECTED HOURS:

This is a full-time position, and hours of work and days are generally Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5 p.m. Some weekends or evening hours are necessary in emergency situations. Attendance in accordance with the BBAHC Attendance policy is a job requirement.

POSITIONS SUPERVISED: Environmental Health Specialist, Environmental Health Intern

SUPERVISED BY: Environmental Health Manager