| The Environmental Health Services Division Director leads and manages the ongoing development and implementation of environmental health programs and services with integrity, professionalism, positivity, dedication, and compassion. Stays current with emerging public health issues, environmental impacts, and evidence-based, best practices to address issues. Remains well informed of local, state, and national regulations to properly educate, enforce, and protect the health of the community. Identifies and implements proactive approaches to maintain and improve community health. - Develops, implements, and maintains a variety of environmental health programs to meet the current and projected needs of El Paso County and the Public Health Department.
- Serves as a member of the Leadership Team for the Department. Assumes joint responsibility for overall direction and strategic planning of environmental health services. Advises the Public Health Director in matters concerning program objectives, program concerns, emerging issues, environmental and public health trends, and environmental services needs and gaps within the community.
- Develops, coordinates, implements, and evaluates strategic planning initiatives and the necessary resources to accomplish those plans in accordance with the Department's mission, vision, and values.
- Directs program operations within the Environmental Health Division. Responsible for the implementation and oversight of policies, procedures, objectives, and evaluation criteria for each program area; monitors and evaluates ongoing programs to assess program effectiveness, quality of service, and cost justification.
- Ensures compliance with and enforcement of the environmental health laws, rules, and regulations of the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE), the El Paso County Board of Health, and El Paso County Public Health. Provides direction to staff and makes recommendations to leadership regarding interpretation of laws, regulations, and policies and procedures for legal enforcement. Ensures proper implementation of the methods, techniques, and procedures utilized in investigation, analysis, evaluation, and enforcement of environmental standards.
- Supervises, mentors, and evaluates professional, technical, and administrative personnel within the Division. Participates in hiring and disciplinary process. Identifies current and future staff development needs and training opportunities. Models professionalism to department staff.
- Responsible for proactive and timely responses to emerging issues and public health topics by establishing clear priorities and mobilizing necessary staff and resources.
- Collaborates with the Office of Communication staff to inform and educate the community via media outlets, online platforms, and traditional tactics.
- Supervises and participates in the preparation of reports and statistical information for assessment and planning of needed services; presents to the County Board of Health, Board of Commissioners, city and town councils, CDPHE, and other outside agencies.
- Establishes and manages the Division's operating budget ensuring compliance with policies and procedures of the Department; reviews monthly revenue and expense reports and mentors program managers in areas of grant and budgeting management.
- Reviews and proposes changes of environmental health fees to the Board of Health annually.
- Reviews or develops and oversees Division grants, contracts, and memoranda of understanding to ensure performance objectives are met.
- Monitors proposed state and federal legislation and regulations and provides input to County legislative liaison, Board of Health, and professional associations.
- Develops and maintains solid working relationships with CDPHE; consults with and updates CDPHE as appropriate.
- Develops strong community partnerships to address environmental health issues. Coordinates activities and collaborates with other County departments and divisions, state agencies, and community service groups; represents the Department on community and state advisory and planning boards and participates in various Department and community committees or special projects, particularly as they relate to environmental health.
- Participates in departmental emergency planning and response activities.
- Promotes public health within the community.
- Takes personal responsibility to provide exceptional customer service in order to promote and maintain a positive Public Health image, constructive working environment, and foster pride and professionalism in the workplace and community.
- Performs other duties as required.
This job announcement is not intended to be inclusive of all functions, responsibilities and qualifications associated with the position, however, representative of the essential job functions and typical criteria considered necessary to successfully perform the position.
APPLICATIONS MUST BE FILED ONLINE AT: http://www.elpasoco.com For inquiries please call: 719-520-7401.
Each applicant is considered only for the current vacancy indicated on your application. It is the responsibility of the applicant to monitor any future openings and to submit a separate application for each position. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Any new employee and rehires must provide documentation of authorization to work as required by the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 (PL99-603).
EL PASO COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
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