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MARION COUNTY JOB DESCRIPTION Department: Public Health Department Job Title: Marion County Environmental Health Program Manager FLSA Designation: Exempt Effective Date: July 2008 Reports To: Public Health Director Position Overview The position is an enforcement position for IAC 69, and requires the ability to plan, direct and coordinate programs and administrative activities of a complex nature where unknown and numerous contingency factors are involved. Requires knowledge, understanding and ability to plan and implement comprehensive Environmental Health Services as defined by Iowa’s Public Health Standards (located at www.idph.state.ia.us) Reports to: Director of Public Health Educational Requirements: 1. A registered Sanitarian (RS) or Registered Environmental Health Specialist (REHS) with the National Environmental Health Association (NEHA) or a bachelor’s degree in a science field, a minimum of 2 years related experience, and attainment of registration within one year of employment. 2. National Incident Management System 3. Trainings, certifications, and registrations as required by various program areas. Annual requirement to obtain and document 15 hours of public health related continuing education. This is in addition to mandated OSHA and NIMS trainings. MENTAL AND PHYSICAL COMPETENCIES REQUIRED TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Assessment: Information Gathering: The capacity to collect and access information on current health topics, demographics (including vital statistics), and environmental health related topics. Data Analysis and Interpretation: The capacity to analyze data, recognize meaningful test results, interpret results, and present the results in an appropriate way to different types of audiences; interprets and relates environmental and population surveillance to populations served Evaluation: Analyze health status information in order to provide feedback to continuous improvement activities; provides support for colleagues in analyzing, planning, and evaluating programs; designs interventions to improve public satisfaction and program compliance Management: Problem Solving: The ability to develop insight into and appropriate solutions to environmental health problems; clearly articulate problem issues; take appropriate measures to resolve the problem and/or present a range of solutions; collaborate in the decision-making process. Organizational Knowledge and Behavior: Maintain effective working relationships among the different programs, department, and activities; considers individual and family in analyzing issues and proposing solutions; anticipates benefits and consequences of environmental health program in relation to other programs; articulates the relationship of social, economic, political, and technological trends on health status. Project Management: Measure outcomes for individual environmental programs; formulates goals and objectives by understanding what is necessary to get thing done internally and externally; design action steps using a variety of resources; establish appropriate timelines and deadlines. Supervision of Staff: Supervises Environmental Health Staff Computer & Information Technology: The skill to use software available within the agency to perform research, record keeping, communication, data analysis and interpretation; applies information to the needs of the department and the public. Software will include windows based products, Microsoft products, time tracking software, HAN, LMS, and software specific to Environmental Health. Reporting, Documentation, and Record-Keeping: The capacity to produce reports to document actions, keep records, and inform appropriate parties; provides quantitative reports in a user-friendly format; interprets findings for concerned groups and audiences Collaboration: Identify internal/external partners for participation in services and coordinates collaboration among individuals, groups, and organizations; encourages departmental/public empowerment in responding to health problems; encourages team problem solving and outcomes; cooperates with other organizations sponsoring complementary public health initiatives in the community. Language Ability/Communication: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, and governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public. Educate: The capacity to use the environmental health practitioner’s front-line role to effectively educate the public on environmental health issues and the public health rationale for recommendations; utilize/attend available education/training opportunities to upgrade knowledge and skills. Communicate: The ability to respond the expression of opinions and perspectives from community stakeholders, departments, and the public; translate public expression of needs into clean descriptions of health needs; maintains open communication across departments and disciplines; maintains open communication with community stakeholders; speaks and writes clearly in a manner appropriate to the message and the intended audience. Conflict Resolution: The capacity to facilitate and moderate the resolution of conflicts within the agency, in the community, and with regulated parties. Marketing: The capacity to articulate basic concepts of environmental health and public health and convey an understanding of their value and importance to clients and the public; promotes/supports health-related initiatives in daily interactions in/with community organizations; encourages individual/public participation in environmental health programs. Mathematical Skills Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry. Cognitive Demands Ability to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems. Ability to deal with nonverbal symbolism (formulas, scientific equations, graphs, etc.) in its most difficult phases. Ability to deal with a variety of abstract and concrete variables. Equipment Used Computer Printers Copy Machine Telephone/Fax Tape Measure Ground Probe Rhino Driver GPS Units Other equipment relevant to the position Environmental Adaptability Indoor and outdoor work, with potentially ongoing exposure to elements, including undesirable conditions which may include heat, cold, construction equipment, odors and smells, filthy environments, animals, etc. Physical Demands Work involving sitting, walking, occasional bending, lifting and carrying paper and related light objects generally weighing 10 lbs. or less. Horizontal and vertical reaching motion is required. Aptitudes required are those typically associated with operations including clerical, numerical and forms perception, clarity of vision 20" or less to view computer screens, legal documents and property description cards; eye/hand/foot coordination, hand and finger dexterity, motor coordination, hearing and conversation skills. Work is performed in a variety of locations requiring standing, walking and moving about in various inspection functions; uses a variety of equipment (generally hand carried) such as levels, tape measures and probes to measure distances, find septic tanks and related tasks; uses thermometers, water bottles and related devices to collect samples for testing; plugs unused wells using heavy bags of sand/filler (50#). Other Valid drivers license required Reliable transportation, reimbursed per mile Must maintain required levels of auto liability insurance Pre employment physical required Essential Job Functions 1. Develop and recommend policy and procedures for all environmental health services provided. The manual must address minimum required components. 2. Demonstrate provision of all core environmental health inspection or consultative services 3. Performs administrative duties to include data management, general correspondence, fee and fine collection and equipment maintenance. 4. Maintains knowledge of current policies, laws, trends and developments in the field and applies pertinent new knowledge to performance of other responsibilities. 5. Conducts inspections of assigned facilities and/or sites for compliance with applicable health codes. 6. Reviews and/or prepares applications, permits and technical reports. 7. Initiates, negotiates, and implements enforcement and other actions as appropriate. 8. Provides general public health technical assistance, training and regulatory interpretation of Environmental Health laws. 9. Assists with environmental health emergencies and episodes and/or conducts safety evaluations. 10. Communicates and interacts professionally and appropriately with Public Health team members, members of the community, contractors, funders, regulatory bodies and others when representing Public Health/Environmental Health in the community. I have carefully read and understand the contents of this job description. I understand the responsibilities, requirements and duties expected of me. I understand that this is not necessarily an exhaustive list of responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts or working conditions associated with the job. While this list is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, the Employer reserves the right to revise the functions and duties of the job or to require that additional or different tasks be performed as directed by the Employer. I understand that I may be required to work overtime, different shifts or hours outside the normally defined workday or workweek. I also understand that this job description does not constitute a contract of employment nor alter my status as an at-will employee. I have the right to terminate my employment at any time and for any reason, and the Employer has a similar right. Employee's Signature Date Department Head Date Marion County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the County will consider reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages prospective employees and incumbents to discuss potential accommodations with the Employer.