POSITION DESCRIPTION

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TITLE: /

Environmental Health Supervisor

/ LAST UPDATED: / Oct 2014
DEPARTMENT: / Public Health / FLSA STATUS: / Non-Exempt

FLSA designation cannot be assigned to a job class. An employer must show that each employee meets every requirement of the claimed exemption. The FLSA designations included on the job description are for general administrative guidelines.

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SUMMARY: Under limited supervision, interprets and applies State and Federal laws to provide a safe environment for the local population and visitors. Manages Environmental Health programs and provides training and supervision to staff members.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. This is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by incumbents of this class; employees may be assigned duties which are not listed below; reasonable accommodations will be made as required. The job description is subject to change at any time by the employer. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

  • Conducts periodic inspections of various establishments and facilities including but not limited to restaurants, pools, spas, child care, and tattoo parlors to verify compliance with state and local health codes; maintains accurate records of all inspections; reviews construction plans related to new and remodeled food and drink establishments, pools, and spas, and child care centers.
  • Responds to environmental complaints; assists State Health Department conduct epidemiological investigations of reported illness or disease outbreaks.
  • Plans, organizes, implements and supervises environmental health services and staff; develops and prioritizes procedures and guidelines; trains personnel to fulfill the requirements that meet environmental health and public health standards.
  • Manages Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) certified laboratory; verifies that proper quality control procedures are being followed for private and public water systems that have been identified to be contaminated; assists with contamination resolution.
  • Educates the public about regulations and health standards; organizes, prepares, and conducts food and pool informational presentations and training for public facility operators; engages Board of Health on environmental issues.
  • Participates in the development and implementation of local and State regulations concerning environmental health.
  • Plans, trains, and implements all hazard response plans with agency staff and State bioterrorism teams.
  • Prepares annual budget and productivity reports by monitoring activities, expenditures, and revenues.
  • Supports the relationship between the TetonCounty staff and the general public by demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with visitors and County staff; maintains confidentiality of work-related issues and County information; performs other duties as required or assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education and Experience:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Health, Life Sciences, Biology, or related field; ANDfour years of experience in environmental health, with two years of experience in program and staff management; OR anequivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Required Licenses and Certifications:

  • Must possess a valid Wyoming/Idaho Driver’s License and maintain an acceptable driving record.
  • Registered Environmental Health Specialist (REHS) with the National Environmental Health Association.

Required Knowledge of:

  • EPA regulations; Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and State food codes, pool codes, and sanitary codes for child care facilities, tattoo practitioners, and other establishments.
  • General laboratory methods, practices, and procedures.
  • Methods and techniques involved in conflict management and negotiation.
  • Principles and procedures of recordkeeping, reporting and retention.
  • Safety rules and regulations, occupational hazards, and safety precautions.
  • Principles and practices of effective project management, leadership, supervision and training.

Required Skills in:

  • Teaching and communicating complex scientific information to a variety of audiences.
  • Researching and understanding scientific data.
  • Conducting bacteriological analysis on potable water and pool/spa samples; operating and maintaining laboratory equipment.
  • Creating, implementing, and monitoring an annual budget.
  • Establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with coworkers and other individuals in contact during the course of work; communicating clearly and concisely

Physical Demands/Work Environment:

  • Work is performed in various establishments and outdoor environments within Teton County; may be exposed to potentially dangerous materials including industrial pollution, medical and nuclear waste, airborne and waterborne germs, or other contaminants such as lead and asbestos. Use of protective equipment and clothing is required.

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