Environmental Program Coordinator

City of Cleveland; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Cleveland seeks an Environmental Program Coordinator to manage the Food Safety Program and Body Art Program within the Division of Environmental Health. Responsibilities include training staff, coordinating inspections, and maintaining compliance with state and local regulations.

The role involves program administration, budgeting, and cross-department collaboration to protect Cleveland residents' health and safety.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college in Business or Public Administration, Social Sciences, or closely related field preferred.
• Two (2) years of any equivalent combination of education, training and experience in program administration required.
• Must be able to lift and carry 30 pounds.
• Valid State of Ohio Driver's License required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and/or teach food safety education classes, including ServSafe and PIC certification.
• Assist with audits: corrective action plans, monitor compliance, ensure documentation accuracy.
• Attend trainings and conferences to stay current on regulations and best practices.
• Train and onboard staff in food safety inspections and environmental health inspections in schools.
• Conduct annual staff performance evaluations of direct reports; schedule staff trainings.
• Develop, update and maintain training materials for food inspections and regulatory compliance.
• Oversee annual licensing for body art establishments; conduct inspections of licensed facilities.
• Investigate complaints and inspections for temporary events; maintain records and comply with regs.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Food safety

Training & development

Public health

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Public Health/related field

Master's degree preferred

Tools

MS Office

Inspection databases

Job description

Environmental Program Coordinator

Job Summary: The Cleveland Department of Public Health (CDPH) is seeking a highly organized, detail-oriented, and mission-driven professional to serve as an Environmental Program Coordinator within the Division of Environmental Health. The position plays a key role in coordinating Food Safety training and the Body Art Program, supporting regulatory compliance, staff training, and quality improvement efforts that protect the health and safety of Cleveland residents.

The ideal candidate is a strong communicator, experienced in environmental health regulations, and committed to continuous improvement and workforce development.

Under administrative direction, is responsible for planning and administering a specific project or program for a City department. Serves as the administrative supervisor on projects or programs. Plans, assigns, supervises, and reviews activities of subordinate personnel. Monitors the project or program's operating budget and assists in the annual preparation of same. Designs, implements, and monitors procedures utilized in program evaluation. Develops and secures commitments from other City departments and agencies to provide services to program participants. Provides technical assistance or reviews program policies and procedures. Maintains current information and oversees the preparation of project status reports. Prepares financial and narrative reports and program applications. Communicates project/program status and information to municipal officials and/or public and private entities. May supervise employees assigned to the respective project. Performs other related duties as required. Bachelor's Degree from an accredited four-year college or university in Business or Public Administration, Social Sciences, or closely related field preferred. Two (2) years of any equivalent combination of education, training and experience in program administration required. Must be able to lift and carry thirty (30) pounds. Valid State of Ohio Driver's License required.

Essential Duties:

Food Safety Program

• Coordinate and/or teach food safety education classes, including ServSafe and Person-in-Charge (PIC) certification courses.
• Assist with preparation for Ohio Department of Agriculture (ODA) and Ohio Department of Health (ODH) audits, including:
  • Developing corrective action plans
  • Monitoring compliance
  • Ensuring documentation accuracy
• Attend roundtable meetings, professional trainings, and conferences to remain current on regulatory code updates and best practices.
• Train and onboard new staff in:
  • Food safety inspections
  • Environmental health inspections in schools
• Conduct annual staff performance evaluations of direct reports.
• Schedule and coordinate both internal and external staff training opportunities.
• Develop, update, and maintain training materials related to food inspections and regulatory compliance.

Body Art Program

• Oversee annual licensing processes for body art establishments.
• Conduct annual inspections of licensed facilities.
• Investigate complaints and conduct inspections for temporary events.
• Ensure compliance with applicable state and local regulations.
• Maintain accurate inspection and licensing records.

Other Duties as assigned.

Preferred Qualifications:

• A minimum of 3 years of experience as an EHSIT/REHS at a local and/or state health department or relevant agency (education may be considered in lieu of experience).
• Valid State of Ohio Registered Environmental Health Specialist (REHS) registration in accordance with Chapter 4736 of the Ohio Revised Code.
• A master’s degree in public health, business/health/public administration, public policy, or related field is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of local, state and/or federal food safety and body art codes, rules and regulations.
• Experience in training or workforce development.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Strong knowledge of food safety regulations and environmental health standards.
• Ability to interpret and apply regulatory codes consistently.
• Excellent organizational and project coordination skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to lead trainings and present information to diverse audiences.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and inspection database systems.

The City's guiding principles are as follows: Placing Clevelanders at the Center, Empowering Employees to Do Purposeful Work, Defining Clear and Pragmatic Objectives, Leading with Trust and Transparency, Striving for Equity in All We Do, and Embracing Change. All City employees are responsible for embracing and carrying out these principles in all that they do.