Environmental Health Supervisor

Summary

The Health Department is seeking two(2) Environmental Health Supervisors in the Bureau of Environmental Health Protection. The Supervisor is responsible for leading all aspects of several programs including individual water supplies (wells), on-lot sewage disposal systems, and liquid waste hauling. This position manages the daily operations of programs and staff, and is responsible for supervising, evaluating, and training professional and administrative staff.

Essential Duties

• Provide leadership and direction to staff; train staff.
• Motivate and control group operations.
• Maintain technical standardization among the group.
• Prepare performance evaluations and handle disciplinary issues.
• Interpret and enforce regulations by prosecution through the courts.
• Enforce regulations.
• Perform site investigations.
• Prepare, distribute and maintain records of inspections and investigations.
• Develop and monitor the department's budget.
• Plan and evaluate the annual program.
• Educate the public.
• Develop policies and procedures.
• Compose proposed rules and regulations.
• Write Requests for Proposals for subcontracted services.
• Order supplies and equipment.
• Perform other duties, tasks and special projects, as required.

Qualifications/Preferred Skills, Knowledge & Experience

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Five years of job-related experience.
• Sewage Enforcement Officer certification.
• Proven supervisory and management skills.
• Knowledge of code enforcement.
• Working knowledge of public health vectors.
• Working knowledge of environmental health principles.
• Strong public relations skills.
• Ability to interface effectively with all levels of county management.
• General understanding of fiscal planning.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Intermediate skill to use a personal computer and various software packages.
• Customer service experience.
• Ability to work independently and proceed with objectives.
• Ability to maintain confidential information and handle confidential matters.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• A valid driver's license is required.

 
Preferred Skills, Knowledge & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in the biological, physical or chemical sciences.
• Training in Bacteriology.
• Training in Water Chemistry.
• Training in Epidemiology.
• Training in Aquifer Dynamics.
• Training and skill in Agronomy.
• Training and skill in Environmental Sciences.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Strong professional ethics.
• Ability to follow office protocols.
• Able to use common sense understanding to carry out instructions.
• Ability to handle and resolve recurring problems.
• Strong time management skills.
• Ability to establish priorities and remain focused on daily operations.
• Accurate and detail oriented.
• Advanced organizational skills.
• Able to carry tasks to completion.
• Flexibility

Additional Information

Computer Skills:
To perform this job successfully, an individual should have:

• Intermediate Word skills
• Advanced Excel skills
• Intermediate Power Point skills
• Intermediate Access skills (ability to create queries)
• Basic OutLook skills (Email and Calendar)
• Basic Internet Explorer skills (for research purposes)
• General knowledge and skill with ArcView - GIS program

Information

• Location: West Chester, United States

Industry experience

Education: Bachelor

Seniority: Expert, Engineer, Consultant

Years of experience: 5 to 10 years

Taxonomy

• Environmental Health
• Environmental Conservator
• Environmental