What are the responsibilities and job description for the Environmental Health and Safety Manager position at City of Columbia, MO?
The purpose of this job is to provide leadership and strategic direction to the Environmental Health and Animal Control units and the Public Health and Emergency Preparedness program including planning, organizing, directing and coordinating the delivery of services for the City of Columbia and Boone County.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities - The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by employees in this job. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description
- Supervises, manages, and evaluates assigned employees and makes decisions about hiring, and discipline of employees; prioritizes and assigns work; develops and oversees employee work schedules and approves time away from work; provides and/or facilitates employee training and development; addresses employee concerns and/or problems; counsels and/or disciplines as appropriate; completes employee performance appraisals; determines or makes recommendations regarding new hire salaries; and acts as liaison between employees and management.
- Provides strategic direction for environmental health and safety activities.
- Ensures compliance with local, state, and federal standards.
- Manages contracts and funds, writes grants, and compiles reports. Ensures compliance with rules and regulations.
- Prepares and assesses division budget; reviews and approves division expenditures and revenues; develops and manages grant applications, projects, and budgets.
- Develops and implements division policies and procedures. Reviews, drafts, and revises ordinances. Evaluates and promotes continuous improvement in performance and outcomes.
- Prepares and maintains records and reports.
- Conducts and oversees community education and outreach.
- Regular attendance is a necessary and essential function.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Supervisory Responsibilities
- Work requires supervising and monitoring performance for a regular group of employees (2 or more full-time employees) including providing input on hiring, issuing formal discipline, conducting performance evaluations, and realigning work as needed. Such authority is not merely of a routine or clerical nature but requires the use of independent judgment.
Human Collaboration and Job Impact - This area describes the personal interaction with others outside direct reporting relationships as well as the impact the job has on organization, the department or unit objectives, the output of services, or employee or public satisfaction
- Interactions may result in decisions regarding implementation of policies. Contact may involve support of controversial positions or the negotiation of sensitive issues or important presentations. Contacts may involve stressful, negative interactions with the public requiring high levels of tact and the ability to respond to aggressive interpersonal interactions.
- Interactions have limited impact on the organization in terms of time, money, or public/employee relations.
Fiscal Responsibility
- Position has limited fiscal responsibility.
- May assist in the collection of data in support of recommendations for departmental budget allocations. May monitor division or program/promotional level budget and expenditures.
Education and Experience - An equivalent combination of education, training and experience will be considered
Education and Experience
- Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Health, Health Sciences, Animal Science, Public Health, or related field.
- 5 to 7 years’ experience in public health, , emergency preparedness, animal control, environmental health, or related field.
Licenses or Certifications
- Valid driver’s license.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities which may be representative, but not all-inclusive of those commonly associated with this position
Knowledge of:
- Applicable city, county, state and federal codes and ordinances.
- Grant and contract administration processes and procedures.
- General office practices and administrative procedures, records management and administration techniques and procedures.
- Managerial best practices and methods.
- Common business software applications such as Microsoft Office.
Skill in:
- Communicating verbally and in writing to meet the needs of the audience
- Collecting, organizing, and analyzing complex and/or technical data.
- Managing time effectively.
- Monitoring and assessing the performance of employees or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
Ability to:
- Effectively plan and delegate the work of others and to train and/or supervise the work of others
- Handle difficult and stressful situations with professional composure and maintain effective interpersonal relationships
- Exercise sound judgment in making critical decisions.
- Prepare and present reports.
- Regularly use a computer, software, phone and related office equipment.
- Focus on tasks.
Work Environment – Environmental or atmospheric conditions commonly associated with the performance of the functions of this job
Work Environment:
- Office or similar indoor environment – Frequently or Often
- Outdoor environment – Sometimes
- Vehicle – Sometimes
Exposures:
- Individuals who are hostile or irate – Sometimes
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
- This position is relatively free from unpleasant environmental conditions or hazards and is generally sedentary.
- Incumbents may be required to exert up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, a negligible amount of force frequently, and/or constantly having to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.
Hours/Days
Starting Salary
$37.85/hr
Pay Grade
112
Number of Positions Available
1
Deadline to Apply
03/21/2025
Open Until Filled
No
Special Instructions to Applicants
Notice to Applicants
Individuals needing accommodation to apply may call 573.874.CITY (2489)
TTY: 711 (MO RELAY)
THE CITY OF COLUMBIA IS A MERIT, AFFIRMATIVE ACTION, EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: MALE / FEMALE
THE CITY OF COLUMBIA REQUIRES PRE-EMPLOYMENT DRUG TESTING
The City of Columbia participates in the federal E-Verify work authorization program
TTY: 711 (MO RELAY)
THE CITY OF COLUMBIA IS A MERIT, AFFIRMATIVE ACTION, EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: MALE / FEMALE
THE CITY OF COLUMBIA REQUIRES PRE-EMPLOYMENT DRUG TESTING
The City of Columbia participates in the federal E-Verify work authorization program
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