Senior Environmental Health Program Leader

Virginia AG; Virginia; On-site; USD 103,000 - 107,000; Full time

Job summary

The Virginia Department of Health seeks an Environmental Health Manager Sr. to lead district environmental health programs, focusing on strategic planning, resource management, and regulatory support in the Fauquier area.

This role oversees nutrition, soils, drinking water, air and wastewater programs, requires advanced certifications, and demands strong leadership, policy development, and communication with staff and state officials.

Qualifications

• Ability to pass pre-appointment background checks.
• Required EH knowledge, epidemiology, leadership and management principles.
• Certifications for inspections: 4B/4C, COSE, AOSE, milk sanitation, official shellfish/food safety credentials.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage complex EH programs and develop teams.
• Ability to communicate with staff, public, and officials.
• Valid Virginia driver’s license for state vehicle use.

Responsibilities

• Oversee EH programs across the district with strategic focus.
• Plan, secure resources, and obtain regulatory/public support.
• Develop policies, ensure quality assurance, supervise staff.
• Coordinate programs such as food safety, soils, drinking water, air, wastewater.

Skills

Program management

Risk assessment

Software automation

Coaching

Team leadership

Written communication

Verbal communication

Crisis management

Stakeholder communication

Education

Public health or environmental health degree

Management or administration education

NEHA REHS credential

Job description

The Virginia Department of Health seeks an Environmental Health Manager Sr. to lead district environmental health programs, focusing on strategic planning, resource management, and regulatory support in the Fauquier area.

This role oversees nutrition, soils, drinking water, air and wastewater programs, requires advanced certifications, and demands strong leadership, policy development, and communication with staff and state officials.