Food and Facilities Program Supervisor – Environmental Health

Supervises the Food and Facilities Programs under the direct supervision of the Environmental Health Director. Gathers, analyzes and interprets information regarding regulation enforcement for various facilities including food service establishments, public swimming pools, public beaches, child care facilities and adult care facilities. Develops resources and helps create programs to meet required local, state and federal programs. Provide consultation, information and education to the staff and the public on a variety of environmental health issues.

1. Gathers necessary and available information on the existence, outcome and health risks associated with the Food and Facilities Programs. Examples include but are not limited to various facilities such as food service establishments, public swimming pools, public beaches, child care facilities and adult care facilities.
2. Provides guidance to staff with problems regarding environmental concerns as they relate to the Food and Facilities Programs. Provides input to regional and statewide environmental committees or work groups. Attends meetings, gathering information, prepares position statements and provides training.
3. Serves as a project/program leader in developing and monitoring procedures for the Food and Facilities Programs. Performs inspections, maintains records, answers questions and provides assistance to staff and the public.
4. Serves as a project/program leader in the development and implementation of outreach programs to raise awareness of environmental health programs. Provides professional consultation and education to the general public on topics related to Food and Facilities Programs.
5. Answers questions and serves as consultant to the general public, landlords, businesses, county staff, DHS staff, and other agencies on Food and Facilities Program issues.
6. Provides professional consultation on technical issues during environmental situations, concerns or emergencies. Provides scientifically sound advice and recommendations to other County departments, other agencies and the general public.
7. Serves as a project/program leader for SAN I, and SAN II staff in related programs.
8. Collaborates with other governmental units and the private sector to maintain emergency preparedness and services during emergencies of manmade or natural disasters as it relates to Food and Facilities Programs and Environmental Health.
9. Oversees and directs the training needs of Food and Facilities Programs to ensure staff compliance with local, state and federal regulations.

 
Other Functions:

• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Must adhere to departmental standards in regard to HIPAA and other privacy issues.
• During a public health emergency, the employee may be required to perform duties similar to, but not limited, to those in his/her job description.

 
(An employee in this position may be called upon to do any or all of the above tasks. These examples do not include all of the tasks which the employee may be expected to perform.)Education:  A minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in the field Environmental Science, Biology, Chemistry or a related field is required.

Experience:  A minimum of three years of progressive responsibility in environmental health programs is required.

Other Requirements:  

• Currently a Registered Sanitarian in the State of Michigan or Registered Environmental Health Specialist/Registered Sanitarian through the National Environmental Health Association or
• A combination of education and/or professionally recognized certifications equivalent to a Registered Sanitarian.
• Possession of a valid Michigan driver’s license.

Demonstrates effective communication skills by engaging, interacting and working with individuals from various cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds, disability status’, ages, LGBTQIA status’ and genders to ensure clarity and understanding in all interactions.

(The qualifications listed above are intended to represent the minimum skills and experience levels associated with performing the duties and responsibilities contained in this job description. The qualifications should not be viewed as expressing absolute employment or promotional standards, but as general guidelines that should be considered along with other job-related selection or promotional criteria.)Working Conditions: 

1. This position works in both an indoor and outdoor environment. While indoors, there is no planned exposure to notable lights, noises, odors, temperatures or weather conditions. While outdoors, exposure to lights, noises, odors, temperatures or weather conditions cannot be controlled and may be extreme.
2. This position operates non-powered hand tools such as utility knives, hammers, pliers, wrenches, screwdrivers, chisels, saws, etc.
3. This position is exposed to variety of hazards such as traffic, moving vehicles, moving mechanical parts, electrical current, slippery surfaces, chemicals, cleaning solutions, oils, hazardous materials, etc.
4. This position is exposed to air quality conditions such as fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases, poor ventilation, etc.
5. This position is exposed to vibrations and oscillating movements.
6. This position is exposed to close quarters which could cause claustrophobia such as crawl spaces, narrow passage ways, shafts, enclosed rooms, manholes, pipelines, etc.
7. This position is required to travel for meetings and appointments. Some appointments may be held at personal residences where levels of cleanliness and safety vary.

Physical Requirements: 

• This position requires the ability to sit, stand, walk, traverse, climb, balance, twist, bend, stoop/crouch, squat, kneel, crawl, lift, carry, push, pull, reach, grasp, handle, pinch, type, endure repetitive movements of the wrists, hands or fingers.
• This position’s physical requirements require regular stamina in sitting, standing, enduring repetitive movements of the wrists, hands or fingers.
• This position performs medium work requiring the ability to exert between 20-50 pounds of force in the physical requirements above.
• This position primarily requires close visual acuity to perform tasks within arm’s reach such as: viewing a computer screen, using measurement devices, inspecting and assembling parts, etc.
• This position requires the ability to communicate and respond to inquiries both in person and over the phone.
• This position requires the ability to operate a PC/laptop and to enter & retrieve information from a computer.
• This position requires the ability to handle varying and often high levels of stress.

 
(This job requires the ability to perform the essential functions contained in this description. These include, but are not limited to, the requirements listed above. Reasonable accommodations will be made for otherwise qualified applicants unable to fulfill one or more of these requirements.) 
                             
ICEA County Pro 09
February 19, 2015

Salary : $74,729