Regulatory Manager - Health and Human Services (1025)

Nature of Work

Under direction, performs planning, policy work, and administrative work of considerable difficulty for Environmental Health and Animal Services within the Health and Human Services Department. This position is responsible for managing the Environmental Health and Animal Services programs to ensure they operate in accordance with the latest regulations and best practices. This includes updating program policies and procedures, staying informed of regulatory changes, and implementing adjustments. The Regulatory Manager also supervises the Environmental Health and Animal Services Supervisors. This position requires 100% in-person work.

Typical Duties

• Plans, implements, administers, and evaluates environmental health and animal services programs that are relevant to the services provided to the public

• Researches, drafts, and implements approved policies and procedures to improve program efficiency and effectiveness

• Oversees vector control and zoonotic disease surveillance (i.e., rabies, West Nile, plague, etc.) and ensures compliance with applicable legal codes and community safety

• Recruits, supervises, coaches, and mentors assigned personnel
• Prepares and manages service unit budgets and collaborates in program goal-setting

• Provides leadership and guidance to program leaders within the division
• Writes and submits grant proposals
• Assist with revisions to local ordinances and internal policies and procedures
• Coordinates with related state, federal, and local agencies
• Coordinates with law enforcement agencies
• Negotiates, administers, and monitors contracts
• Activates a strategic plan
• Creates program policies and procedures
• Assures customer complaints, investigations, and program complaints are properly reviewed and investigated, and necessary actions taken to resolve the issue
• Performs complex public nuisance investigations, resolves complaints, and recommends enforcement actions to Director
• Assures staff have adequate training and maintain required licensure, registration, and certification
• Assures compliance with contracts and delegation agreements, federal and state statutes, local ordinances, administrative rules, and licensure requirements
• Assures building security and staff safety are protected
• Participates in public health emergency preparedness training and exercises
• Represents the programs on various committees, commissions, and boards in the community
• Perform related duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in biology, natural sciences, public health or closely related subjects, and four years of progressively responsible experience in management or administration of programs, and including at least two years of supervisory experience; OR

Associate degree in appropriate field or closely related field and five years of progressively responsible experience in management or administration of programs, including at least three years of supervisory experience; OR

Six years of progressively responsible experience in the management or administration of programs, including at least four years of supervisory experience; OR

Any combination of education, training, and experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position.

Additional Requirements:

Must pass a background check, obtain an Arizona driver's license by date of hire, and maintain it throughout employment. The final job offer will be contingent upon a satisfactory background check and 5-year Arizona Motor Vehicle Report.

Preferred qualifications:

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Considerable knowledge of:

• Public program planning, development, budgeting, and management
• Supervision of staff, guiding and leading a team
• Principles and practices of effective supervision
• Principles and practices of providing services to culturally diverse populations

• Principles and practices of public administration
• Principles and practices of regulatory programs
• Public policy development and analysis
• Strategic planning and process management

Working knowledge of:

• Principles and practices of public health services administration

• Applied environmental health and animal management/services protocols

• Vector surveillance and outbreak management
• Public relations and program management
• Research methods, data analysis, business English, and report writing

• Federal, state, and county codes, laws, and regulations
• Federal, state, and local funding sources
• Community needs and resources

Skill in and Ability to:

• Interpret complex federal and state statutes, local ordinances, administrative rules, regulations, licensing requirements, policies, and procedures
• Analyze complex administrative, personnel, and organizational problems and recommend appropriate solutions

• Analyze difficult situations and evaluate alternatives prior to making decisions

• Develop and implement policies and procedures
• Update and develop new county ordinances and codes
• Support the vision and leadership of the work unit
• Make presentations on behalf of the department to boards, related agencies, and the public
• Effectively carry out difficult and complex assignments with a minimum of supervision
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with elected and appointed officials, staff, other agencies, the media and the public
• Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing

• Conflict resolution
• Develop rapport and arrive at a mutual agreement with difficult clients
• Follow written and verbal instructions
• Work safely and support the culture of workplace safety

This position is exempt from overtime.

Note: Individuals in exempt classifications as part-time employees may be classified as non-exempt per FLSA law regarding minimum weekly salary requirements.

This position is safety sensitive.

Coconino County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

AmeriCorps, Peace Corps and other national service alumni are encouraged to apply.

Employee Benefits

Coconino County offers a comprehensive employee benefits
package to regular employees working 30 or more hours per week that includes:

(Regular Part Time employees receive some benefits on a pro-rated basis. Temporary and Seasonal employees do not receive benefits. Elected officials are not eligible for vacation and sick leave.)

• Vacation/Annual Leave
• Sick Leave
• 10 Holidays Per Year
• Health Care Insurance
• Dental Plan
• Vision Plan
• Group Life Insurance
• Pre-Tax Deduction Plan
• Sick Leave Conversion Plan
• Personal Day Purchase Program
• Vacation Sell Back Program
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Wellness Program
• Long-Term Disability
• Arizona State Retirement System
• Employee Assistance Program
• On-going Training Opportunities
• Free bus transportation/ EcoPass bus pass

Elective Coverage

• Dependent Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Supplemental Life (for employees & dependents)
• Flexible Spending Account
• Health Savings Account
• Tax-deferred investment program
• Accidental and Disability Insurance
• Short Term Disability