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Environmental Health Services Director

County of Santa Barbara
$140,231.52 - $178,979.84 Annually
medical insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, vision insurance, vacation time, paid time off, paid holidays, sick time, long term disability, retirement plan, relocation assistance
United States, California, Santa Barbara
1226 Anacapa Street (Show on map)
Nov 08, 2024
Description NOTICE OF CHANGE: This recruitment will remain open until filled. S ALARY $140,231.52 - $178,979.84 Annually Join our team as the Environmental Health Services Director and lead a talented group of professionals dedicated to safeguarding public health in Santa Barbara County. This key leadership role will oversee essential programs that protect public health, from food safety and water quality to hazardous materials management. This position requires a strong commitment to environmental protection and a proven ability to lead complex regulatory and enforcement activities. If you are passionate about safeguarding our community's health, we invite you to lead our efforts in this critical position! The Public Health Department (PHD) is accepting applications to fill one (1) full-time Environmental Health Services Director vacancy located in Santa Maria or Santa Barbara. The County classification title is Regulatory Compliance Manager III. This position is "At-Will" and exempt from Civil Service protections. NOTE: The primary location for this position can be home-based in either Santa Maria or Santa Barbara. However, the incumbent will be expected to travel between both locations as needed. THE DEPARTMENT: Public Health Department (PHD): Our mission is to improve the health of our communities by preventing disease, promoting wellness and ensuring access to needed health care, and our vision is healthier communities through leadership, partnership and science. With a staff of 530+ and a budget of approximately $109 million, Public Health serves a population of about 440,000 residents in Santa Barbara County. For more information, please visit: www.countyofsb.org/PHD. Benefits Overview: Vacation: 12 to 25 days per year depending on length of public employment Holidays: 12 days per year Sick Leave: 12 days sick leave per year. Unlimited accumulation, one year of which can be converted to service credit upon retirement. Health Plan: Choice of medical and dental plans (with vision care). County contributes toward the employee's premium. On-Site Employee Health Clinic in Santa Barbara and Santa Maria: Provides ongoing and episodic services to eligible employees and their eligible dependents over age of 5. Life Insurance: $20,000 Term Life Insurance Retirement: The County offers a Defined Benefit Plan and eligibility to participate in 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan. The County contributes 0.24% of base salary to a 401(a) Deferred Compensation Plan. For more information on benefits please click here. In addition, applicants from other public sector employers may qualify for: Retirement reciprocity Time and service credit towards an advanced vacation accrual rate. NOTE: The County may provide reimbursement for reasonable relocation expenses, and at the discretion of the CEO, can provide cash incentives and/or time off advanced accruals in the interest of attracting the best talent to the organization. THE POSITION: Under general direction, the Environmental Health Services Director is responsible for leading a comprehensive Environmental Health Services enterprise unit in the Public Health Department accountable for highly regulated program areas such as environmental, health and safety compliance programs; overseeing projects related to environmental mitigation; and conducting regulatory enforcement countywide. The Environmental Health Services Director is also responsible to assess and anticipate community needs to ensure a healthy environment; respond promptly to protect public health during disasters; coordinate assigned activities with staff in other divisions; provide highly responsible and complex staff assistance and support to executive management; and consider health equity in environmental health program implementation. Environmental Health Services has a budget of approximately $8 million annually with 43 staff including Registered Environmental Health Specialists, Hazardous Materials Specialists, Geologist, and administrative staff located in two office locations, Santa Maria and Santa Barbara. DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS: This is the third manager level in the Regulatory Compliance Management job family and oversees a division, function, or multiple programs within a department. Incumbents oversee highly complex and strategic regulatory compliance functions and have responsibility for significant budget/funding levels. Decision-making includes establishing work unit objectives and goals, exercising considerable discretion in selecting the method to address a problem or issue, and fostering collaboration among and between the work units supervised as well as work units under the direction of others. Positions have significant impact on the specific work units or divisions, which may have department-wide effects. SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED: Reports to the Deputy Director of Operations for the Public Health Department, an executive position in the department. Oversees the work of teams of individual contributors through subordinate supervisors and/or managers. Exercises direct and indirect supervision over assigned management, professional, technical, and administrative staff. Examples of Duties These examples are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job, and not all duties listed are necessarily performed by each individual. 1. Serves as a member of the County's management team by planning, organizing, coordinating, and directing the activities in areas such as: health and environmental inspection program administration, records management unit, or compliance and enforcement. 2. Establishes annual or mid-term priorities, goals, and operational plans for the division or programs. 3. Recommends, establishes, and provides direction for new or revised services, programs, processes, policies, standards, or operational plans based on the department's longer-term strategies. 4. Recommends division's strategic plans within department strategic direction to next level manager or director. 5. Develops, administers, and evaluates regulatory compliance services and programs to ensure compliance with strategies and performance goals; manages work systems and processes; maintains and updates procedures and ensures compliance; researches trends and best practices; and recommends and implements changes. 6. Provides operational and technical management and direction to environmental health staff. 7. Develops contracts, negotiates regulatory requirements, and coordinates program operations with State regulatory agencies; makes recommendations on regulatory and legislation changes; responds to audit and enforcement actions; and ensures compliance with applicable regulatory agency and environmental law requirements. 8. Develops and administers work unit budget and procurement processes; reviews and approves budget requests and transactions; negotiates and manages contracts; researches and analyzes financial information; makes resource allocation recommendations; and implements resource allocation decisions. 9. Researches, analyzes, develops, and reviews original fiscal, compliance, and related reports, contracts, plans, grant proposals, materials, presentations, and other documents; and develops and makes recommendations to higher-level staff. 10. Develops, implements, and evaluates services and programs to ensure adherence to strategic and performance goals; manages work systems and processes; maintains and updates procedures; researches trends and best practices in the area of assignment; and recommends and implements operational and program changes. 11. Troubleshoots and resolves program or work unit issues and informs higher-level management of issues/resolution. 12. Supervises management, professional, paraprofessional, and support staff; conducts performance evaluations, employee development, hiring, discipline, and termination procedures. 13. Coordinates work with the general public, County staff, and external agencies; may represent the County on various professional committees; and prepare and make presentations to the public, elected officials, boards, and other stakeholders. 14. Performs other related duties as required. Employment Standards Minimum Qualifications Education and Experience: The knowledge, skills, and abilities listed below may be acquired through various types of training, education, and experience. A typical way to acquire the required knowledge and abilities would be: Equivalent of a bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university in environmental, biological, health, or physical science; microbiology; environmental health or public health; public administration, or a closely related field AND, Seven (7) years of progressively responsible experience in an environmental health agency including at least three (3) years as a supervisor or manager. Licenses and Certificates: Applicants for the Environmental Health Services Director position shall hold a valid State of California Registered Environmental Health Specialist Certificate at the time of application. Note on Out-of-State Licensure: Out-of-State licenses will not be accepted for this position. Additionally, possession and maintenance of a valid California driver's license and the ability to meet automobile insurability requirements of the County are a condition of continued employment. Knowledge of: Principles, practices, and techniques of regulatory compliance programs and activities in a public agency setting, including environmental, health and safety compliance programs and environmental mitigation, including the interpretation of laws, regulations, policies, and procedures. Principles and practices of science and engineering in the areas related to environmental issues. Principles and practices of environmental monitoring techniques, methods, and quality assurance procedures. Principles and practices of public administration and program management, including strategic planning, implementation, and evaluation. Management principles, practices, and techniques. Principles and practices of fiscal management and budgeting. Personnel management principles and practices, including employee supervision, training, and evaluation. Principles and practices of group facilitation, conflict resolution, and consensus building. Principles and practices of procurement and contract administration. Principles and techniques of effective oral presentations. Applicable federal, state, and local laws, codes, regulations, and standards. Business systems, equipment, and applications relevant to the area of assignment. Ability to: Effectively administer environmental health and safety programs and activities. Interpret and apply applicable environmental and related laws, codes, regulations, and standards. Ensure division operations comply with applicable permit requirements and regulations. Utilize environmental monitoring techniques, methods, and quality assurance procedures. Utilize GIS software, BI tools, and Accela database system. Manage large scale complex projects and/or initiatives, enterprise projects, and/or oversee the management of multiple projects simultaneously. Manage assigned operations/programs and ensure ongoing compliance with strategic objectives and performance measures. Develop and implement policies and procedures. Manage and evaluate assigned staff, including training, coaching, participating in developing goals and strategic objectives, coordinating deadlines, prioritizing work demands, and assigning and monitoring work. Analyze and evaluate operational programs, projects, and procedures. Plan, organize, coordinate, and supervise changes and improvements in public agency projects and studies. Manage budgets, contracts, grants, and resource allocation. Interpret, monitor, and report financial information and statistics. Oversee the implementation of and adherence to quality assurance activities and standards. Research, recommend, and implement industry trends, solutions, and best practices. Resolve complex problems within the area of assignment. Prepare and oversee the preparation of reports, grant proposals, documents, and presentations. Create and provide informative presentations to stakeholders, elected officials, County leadership, and the public. Collaborate with program stakeholders, elected and appointed boards, the public, and internal leadership. Interpret and apply applicable laws, codes, regulations, and standards. Communicate effectively, clearly, and concisely. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with a diverse range of individuals, including but not limited to coworkers, subordinate staff, supervisors, other managers, professional agencies, and the general public. Supplemental Information APPLICATION & SELECTION PROCESS: Review applications and supplemental questionnaire to determine those applicants who meet the employment standards. Candidates who are successful in the selection process will have their names placed on the employment list. Recruiters will communicate with applicants by e-mail during each step in the recruitment process. Applicants are reminded to check spam filters continuously during the Recruitment & Selection Process steps listed above to ensure they do not miss required deadlines. REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS: The County of Santa Barbara is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants. Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process should contact the recruiter listed on the job posting. We require verification of needed accommodation from a professional source, such as a Medical Provider or a learning institution. May be required to work a varied schedule of hours, which may include evenings, weekends, and holidays. The Public Health Department (PHD) requires all employees working in direct contact with patients or clients in a high-risk environment to comply with the PHD Employee Immunizations policy. This can be accomplished by providing documentation of immunizations, submitting laboratory immune titers demonstrating adequate immunity, or obtaining required vaccinations. A list of requirements, based on the specific program, will be sent at the time an offer letter is presented to the selected candidate(s) and initial documentation will be required at this time. Conditional Job Offer: Once a conditional offer of employment has been made, candidate will be required to successfully complete a background check, which includes a conviction history check, and satisfactory reference checks. The appointee will be subject to a post-offer medical evaluation or examination. The appointee must satisfactorily complete a one-year probationary period. Disaster Service Worker: Pursuant to Governmental Code section 3100, all employees with the County of Santa Barbara are declared to be disaster service workers subject to such disaster service. Activities as may be assigned to them by their superiors or by law. Statement of Commitment The County of Santa Barbara is dedicated to cultivating and sustaining an environment that exhibits equity and inclusion everywhere, and at all levels of our organization. The County believes equity is a fundamental principle that must be imbedded in policies, institutional practices and systems. The County recognizes the negative impacts of systemic racism and is committed to eliminating the barriers affecting our Black, Latinx, Indigenous, and Asian community members, as well as people of other diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds. We envision a world where society and its systems (e.g. education, criminal justice, and health care, housing the economy) are just, fair, and inclusive, enabling all people to participate and reach their full potential. We celebrate community and employee diversity, strive for inclusion and belonging, and promote empowered participation. We aspire to build a workforce that is reflective of these values and the communities we serve. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and will resolutely uphold federal, California state law and/or Santa Barbara County ordinances. We believe equity and inclusion are vital to fulfill the County's mission and to embody a culture of "One County, One Future." Expanding the full range of employee talent allows the County to deliver our best to all our community members. We believe in the dignity and humanity of all people. We strive for a healthy and prosperous society that promotes all people having equitable access and opportunity. APPLICATION AND SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE DEADLINE: Open until filled. Applications and job bulletins can be obtained 24 hours a day at www.sbcountyjobs.com. Erin Kuhn, Talent Acquisition Analyst II, erkuhn@countyofsb.org