Community / Environmental Health Program Manager, Sr

Job Title : Public Health & Environment Manager

The Department of Public Health and Environment is seeking a talented and motivated public health professional to manage various programs that protect, promote, and improve the environment in Washington County with the goal of preventing the public's exposure to environmental hazards. This position will work collaboratively as a part of the department's senior leadership team, reporting directly to the department director. This position will be responsible for managing environmental programs for the department; near-term priorities for this position include :

• Regulation of food and lodging establishments, swimming pools, manufactured home parks, cannabis and tobacco retailers, septic systems, hazardous and solid waste disposal, and public health nuisances
• Operation of two Washington County Environmental Centers for collection of household hazardous waste and residential yard waste
• Development and operation of a wood recovery and utilization program and central county site for the collection and processing of tree material into usable products
• Implementation of the Washington County Solid Waste Management Plan to sustainably manage materials and prevent waste.
• Supporting legislative efforts to advance policies that protect public health, reduce waste, improve recycling, and enhance environmental sustainability
• Providing education on food safety, recycling, groundwater protection and waste disposal

Washington County Public Health & Environment values your experiences, perspectives, and unique identity. We are committed to building and sustaining an equitable and inclusive work environment and believe diversity benefits and enriches our programs, our staff and the communities we serve.

Interview Timing : Interviews for this position will be held in mid-December.

DESIRABLE EXPERIENCE :

SELECTION TECHNIQUE : Your training and experience will be rated based on the required application material submitted and the top-scoring candidates will be forwarded to the hiring department for further consideration. HOURS / DAYS : Position is located at the Washington County Government Center in Stillwater, with potential telework options available. Work hours are primarily Monday through Friday between the hours of 8 : 00 am 4 : 30 pm. Evening and weekend hours may be required. Work schedules (hours and days) and location are subject to change based on department needs.

ANTICIPATED HIRING RATE : $113,048.00- $154,523.20 Annually

E-Verify Participation : Washington County participates in the federal E-Verify program. This means that Washington County will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.

JOB SUMMARY :

This is complex management and supervisory work of a varied nature. Work in this classification differs from the Supervisor classification in its responsibility for supervision and management of complex external relationships with other jurisdictions and program stakeholders. It includes responsibility for leading multiple department programs. Under the direction of the Department Director or Deputy Director, this position directs staff and supervisors to meet program and grant goals and objectives.

When assigned to Community Health, develops and implements the Community Health Assessment, Community Health Improvement Plan, Department Strategic Plan, County ordinances, the Minnesota Department of Health's performance-related accountability requirements and administers various regional collaborations and joint powers agreements.

When assigned to Environmental Health, ensures compliance with local code and ordinances related to delegated and regulatory programs, oversees the implementation of Waste Management Master Plan and Groundwater Plan and leads the operations of the county Environmental Centers.

EMPLOYMENT CRITERIA :

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS : This position requires a Bachelor's degree in field related to area of assignment; Master's degree desired. Registration or certification in area of assignment may be required; must have six years of progressive full-time experience in area of assignment with at least two years in a supervisory or capacity, Master's degree in a related area may substitute for one year of required work experience.

CORE COMPETENCIES, JOB SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED FOR SUCCESSFUL JOB PERFORMANCE outline essential business and professional traits necessary to perform this job.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES :

Perform other duties as assigned. Essential functions : 1-27

WORK ENVIRONMENT : Work performed is semi-sedentary in nature and typically performed within the Government Center or a satellite office. Lifting requirement of up to