Environmental Health Supervisor

Environmental Health Supervisor *Salary* $33.
15 - $38.
54 Hourly *Location * Missoula, MT *Job Type* Regular Full-time, 40 hours/week *Job Number* 2024-00347 *Department* Missoula Public Health- Environmental Health *Opening Date* 03/06/2024 *Closing Date* 3/27/2024 5:00 PM Mountain *Bargaining Unit* Non-Union Personnel Plan *Work Site* Missoula County Environmental Health Department *Scheduling/Hours of Work* Full Time *Definition* This is a full-time opportunity with many benefits! As a Missoula County employee, you will be part of a team that is committed to positively impacting the community.
The entry level rate of pay for this position is $33.
15 per hour.
Current County employees rate of pay may be different.
The Health Department is seeking an *ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH SUPERVISOR* to join their team.
This position manages the Licensed Establishment program for the Environmental Health Division of the Missoula City-County Health Department and inspects licensed establishments to protect and support the health of people, environments and communities.
*Details:* We are accepting completed application submissions until *5:00 p.
m.
, Wednesday March 27, 2024.
* It is in your best interest to apply by this date.
*To Apply:* · *Please complete all sections of the online application, even if a resume is requested.
* · *Please include with your completed application the following attachments: College Transcripts showing that you meet the requirements of licensing as a sanitarian in Montana, (unofficial are accepted), a letter of interest that includes motivation to work in Environmental and Public Health field, and a resume that includes volunteer and professional experience and professional association activities related to environmental health.
* · *Incomplete applications will be disqualified.
* · *Complete job description available upon request to the Department of Human Resources.
* *Representative Examples of Work* Provides professional and technical leadership for the Licensed Establishment Program.
Supervises employees in the Licensed Establishment Program.
Responsible for hiring, training, professional development, and performance management of employees.
Develops policies and procedures; provides rule interpretation; and monitors inspections and mandated performance requirements.
Implements methods to ensure staff safety.
Inspects food service, daycares, pools and spas, public lodging and other establishments or public facilities for compliance with state and local regulations.
Oversees plan review.
Investigates food and waterborne outbreaks.
Teaches or oversees food safety classes.
Represents environmental health programs and serves as a liaison to elected officials and the public including the business community, civic organizations, school groups, media, state, federal and local government agencies and legislative bodies.
Prepares and presents information to the Board.
Meets regularly with employees and team to provide education, share information, receive feedback, assign and direct work, and foster a productive and cooperative team.
Assists with conflict resolution and problem-solving efforts.
Makes field visits to evaluate work efforts and resolve working difficulties.
Coordinates administrative and judicial enforcement activities; drafts and proposes enforcement policies and procedures; monitors enforcement activities and participates in resolution of cases.
Evaluates cost of services; monitors revenues and expenses; manages contracts related to programs; serves on the Health Department management team.
Participates in strategic and emergency planning, quality improvement, performance management, workforce development, and accreditation documentation and activities.
Serves as part of incident command during emergencies.
Participates in department-wide strategic activities.
Advocates for regulations and policies that protect public and environmental health.
*Minimum Qualifications* · Requires a bachelor’s degree.
Degrees best suited to this position are microbiology, environmental health, environmental sciences, or degrees in the biological or physical sciences.
· Requires a minimum of 30 semester or 45 quarter credit hours in physical and biological sciences, including at least one successfully completed course in each of the following: chemistry, microbiology, and biology.
· Requires 2 years of professional experience in environmental health or related fields.
· Requires one year of experience in direct staff supervision.
· : Requires registration as a Sanitarian in Training or Sanitarian with the state of Montana within one month of hiring.
· Requires a valid Montana driver's license.
· New employees will be asked to volunteer vaccination status for required vaccines upon hire and will be offered assistance to receive necessary immunizations.
Employees who have not received the vaccines required for their positions or who are unwilling to voluntarily provide vaccination status for required vaccines will receive a reasonable accommodation where such accommodation does not require an undue hardship or endanger the health or safety of any person.
*Physical/Environmental Demands* Requires some physical exertion, bending, climbing; above average agility and dexterity.
Requires lifting 10 pounds frequently; moving up to 50 pounds occasionally.
Requires use of appropriate protective clothing and gear.
Requires some evening and weekend work, and travel to work sites and meetings.
Located halfway between Yellowstone and Glacier National Parks and home to the University of Montana, Missoula is an academic center situated in an outdoor enthusiast’s paradise.
Depending on the season, you can hike, ski, fish, float rivers, ride mountain bikes, or just sit back and marvel at the surrounding scenery.
Join us in scenic, sophisticated, and service-oriented Missoula! Missoula County covers over 2,618 square miles of mountain lands varying in topography and climate from temperate river valleys to snow-capped peaks.
Five large valleys and two major rivers wind through this mountainous region.
Missoula County is large and diverse, featuring everything from the spectacular scenery of Clark Fork River running through town to lush ranches and a growing economy of small business.
Skiers, outdoor enthusiasts, wildlife watchers, mothers and fathers, business owners, vacationers, fisherman, retirees, students, and many others have grown to love Missoula County's boundless opportunities.
*Agency* Missoula County *Address* 200 W Broadway Missoula, Montana, 59802 *Phone* 406-258-4874 *Website* https://www.
missoulacounty.
us Job Type: Full-time Pay: $33.
15 - $38.
54 per hour Benefits: * Dental insurance * Employee assistance program * Flexible spending account * Health insurance * Life insurance * Paid time off * Parental leave * Retirement plan * Vision insurance Ability to Relocate: * Missoula, MT: Relocate before starting work (Required) Work Location: In person