What are the responsibilities and job description for the Enviornmental Health Unit Manager - Development Services (Prescott/Cottonwood) position at Yavapai County Government?
Under general direction, manages the Environmental Health Unit and supervises staff. Assists in developing policies, procedures, and implementation of new services. Prepares the unit to respond to disasters with public health consequences.
This position may be based in Prescott or Cottonwood.
- Development Services
- Oversees personnel supervision and training and procedure and program development participation in Delegation Agreement negotiations and rule promulgation with ADEQ.
- Conducts technical reviews of permit applications to determine compliance with applicable rules for conventional pools and alternative wastewater systems and issues construction authorizations/discharge authorizations.
- Conducts inspections for the appeal of previous findings of inspection and provides technical support to staff for environmental nuisance complaint resolution to ensure compliance with ADEQ rules.
Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Health or related field.
Experience:
A minimum of five (5) years of relevant experience the administration of environmental health, to include two (2) years in a supervisory capacity. An equivalent combination of directly related work experience and education may substitute for the degree requirement on a year-per-year basis.
Additional Requirements:
Must possess a valid Arizona driver’s license.
Development Services
Must possess current Registered Environmental Health Specialist/Registered Sanitarian certification in the State of Arizona. Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Knowledge of:
- Environmental health practices and theory.
- Business English, spelling, grammar, punctuation, and composition.
- Clerical office practices and procedures.
- Research techniques and report writing.
- Current Microsoft Office software.
- Filing and recordkeeping.
- Personnel supervision and management.
- Health code enforcement.
- Public speaking and presentation.
- Customer service.
- Communicating effectively verbally and in writing and communicating orally in a face-to-face setting and by telephone with public and employees.
- Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with employees, other agencies, and the public.
- Organization and adherence to detail.
- Maintain a high standard of workmanship, customer service, and professional development.
- Perform work in an accurate, neat, and thorough manner and follows all applicable policies.
- Complete reports, correspondence, etc., with special attention to detail and accuracy.
- Meet deadlines for assignments, correspondence, reports, timesheets, etc., in the timeframe established.
- Maintain flexibility to work odd hours, including early morning, late evening, and weekends.
- Develop and maintain effective working relationships with associates, employees of other departments, representatives of other organizations, County officials, and the public.
- Keep management informed of key operating issues affecting the department.
- Remain current in knowledge required to perform assigned duties.
- Research and develop training opportunities for staff.
- Handle confidential matters and maintain discretion always.
- Act with courtesy, tact, and diplomacy.
The work environment is associated with various indoor and outdoor inspection areas year-round in all weather conditions. May include exposure to loud noise, bloodborne pathogens, dust, fumes, mist, and chemicals. This is a highly public position where contact with public may be in challenging situations.
Physical Requirements:
Ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time. Sufficient vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; hearing and speech ability to communicate effective in-person and telephonically. Capable of frequent repetitive movement of arms, fingers, and wrists. Ability to bend, stoop, squat, kneel, walk over rough, uneven, and/or rocky surfaces and lift up to 40 pounds.
Additional Job Information:
FLSA: Exempt
Grade: 15
Classification: At-Will
Safety Sensitive: Yes
Salary : $71,744 - $111,203