What are the responsibilities and job description for the Environmental Health Supervisor position at County of Tulare?
Plan, supervise and evaluate the work of environmental health staff assigned to an area of environmental quality control programs; advise on the interpretation and application of laws, ordinances, regulations and policies; develop and implement programs and procedures; instruct staff in methods of inspection and enforcement procedures; assist district Environmental Health Specialists in solving difficult problems; coordinate program activities, including inspections and investigations, with other state and local agencies; supervise the review and approval of emergency response, site assessment and remediation, and construction plans for conformance to laws, regulations and ordinances; confer with and advise other agencies and groups on environmental quality control matters; assist staff in planning and conducting public education programs; make presentations to the public; provide administrative assistance in compiling work load data and distribution of information; prepare reports and correspondence; develop effective data retrieval systems; assist in the development of policies.
Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree in environmental health science or closely related field
Experience: Three years of experience as a registered environmental health specialist.
Knowledge of: Principles and practices of environmental quality control, sanitation and public health; chemistry, biology, microbiology, geology, hydrology and environmental health sciences sufficient to evaluate air and water emissions, sewage and drinking water systems, solid waste management, land use constraints, and hazardous material issues; advanced math including algebra, geometry and statistical analysis; Federal and State laws and regulations governing environmental quality control, water and land use, public health sanitation, hazardous materials, and solid waste management; proper sampling procedures for laboratory analysis and field test procedures; relevant scientific and technical terminology; methods and techniques for interviewing, investigating, conducting inspections and resolving air and water pollution problems and unsanitary conditions; environmental research and statistical methods; basic water works construction features; methods of design, construction and operation of sewage disposal systems, swimming pools, and wells sufficient to evaluate plans.
Skill/Ability to: Plan, supervise and evaluate the work of employees; coordinate work assignments of division staff members; read, interpret and apply complex laws, regulations and documents; analyze test results and inspection reports accurately, draw valid conclusions, make recommendations and take effective action; analyze and make decisions regarding adequacy and effectiveness of proposals regarding site assessment and remediation activities; develop and implement new policies and procedures; use various water treatment, purification and testing equipment; organize and conduct meetings; plan and present materials effectively; communicate and explain technical and legal terms to public groups and people from various educational and socioeconomic backgrounds; use patience, tact and courtesy to deal with people under various circumstances; write clear, concise, grammatically correct reports, letters, notes and memos; establish and maintain records; give and follow complex verbal and written instructions; present technical information in graphic form; make scale drawings and plot plans; instruct in the methods and procedures of sanitary inspection and correction of unsanitary conditions; coordinate work with others; adjust to changes in workload; establish priorities and meet deadlines; use test equipment for field chemical tests.
License/Certificate: A valid Environmental Health Specialist certificate of registration issued by the California State Department of Health Services.
Desirable: Registered Dairy Inspector License
Salary : $78,477 - $95,643
