Compensation Range $88,337.60 - $119,267.20-- Job Description Summary Open Until Filled
Weld County Environmental Health is seeking a passionate and dedicated professional to lead the planning, development, implementation, and coordination of Environmental Protection programs, including Onsite Wastewater Treatment Systems (OWTS), Air Quality Inspections, Waste program Inspections, and Air Monitoring. This position performs professional, supervisory, and administrative work while serving as a subject matter expert in one or more assigned program areas.
The successful candidate will also conduct environmental health inspections and investigations and provide supervision to a small team of environmental health staff. Additional responsibilities may include program reporting and evaluation, tracking program expenditures, and presenting information to a variety of groups and governing bodies, including the Board of County Commissioners and Board of Health.
This position also serves as a key resource within the department and may act on behalf of the Environmental Health Manager as needed.--
Job Description
Program Coordination - 20%
- Develop, promote, prioritize, and direct the achievement of division goals and objectives while maintaining Department goals, objectives, and requirements. Identify appropriate resources for staff to perform effectively and efficiently.
- Instruct staff in the methods, techniques, and procedures utilized in investigation, analysis, evaluation, and enforcement of related program standards.
- Assure the enforcement of State laws, rules, and regulations related to assigned programs and initiate and monitor pending enforcement actions taken by the Department. Engage with other jurisdictions and state agencies to coordinate and provide advice concerning enforcement issues.
- Interact with local community groups, and other local health departments and governmental agencies; represent the Department in professional organizations when selected to do so.
- Obtain continuing education related to program responsibilities. Keep up-to-date technically and apply new knowledge to the job. Complete position-specific training for public health emergency response activities. Acquire and retain knowledge of policies, procedures, and various local, State, and Federal regulations related to Health Department programs.
- Perform environmental surveys on referrals from the Planning Department for various proposed zoning and/or land use requests and changes. Presents land use cases to the Planning Commission and the Board of County Commissioners.
- Present enforcement cases to Board of County Commissioners.
Supervision - 20%
- Assist in the selection, hiring and training of program staff. Participate in the assignment and review of staff work and program progress, and the assignment and prioritizing of work and schedules, as needed.
- Conduct performance appraisals; provide guidance and feedback to staff; support and coach professional development for staff.
- Promote ongoing staff education/professional development and team building.
- Oversee a team of up to four (4) individuals.
Administration - 10%
- Maintain professional conduct and adhere to the Public Health Code of Ethics. Use exceptional customer service skills to respond to community needs, enhance public relations, coordinate activities, and represent the Weld County Department of Public Health and Environment to promote and maintain a positive public health image and foster pride and professionalism in the workplace and community.
- Participate in the development, evaluation, and maintenance of policies and procedures. Interpret policies and procedures and provide supervision and technical assistance as required. Conduct specialized programs, projects, and research.
- Respond to and answer technical and regulatory questions and issues from the general public concerning program areas.
- Provide input and programmatic details in the administration of grants and/or contracts associated with the program.
- Write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals; demonstrate thorough knowledge of spelling, punctuation, and grammar.
- Read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
- Find was to get to optimal solutions. Mediate problems, reduce complaints, bring a calm to high stress situations.
- Enter data into several different computer programs; learn and apply new computer skills on a regular basis; have proficient working knowledge of computer programs used routinely or on a daily basis, such as Microsoft Windows, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, One Drive and have working knowledge of program specific software such as LoggerNet and Accela.
Teamwork/Organization Culture - 10%
- Ability to work well in a team environment; work with a diverse group of people; establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, professionals, other departments, agencies, and the public. Know when to prioritize productivity versus relationship building. Work to bring harmony to the team.
- Participate in department-wide strategic planning process and workgroups.
- Collaborates with supervisor and peers to successfully carry out the overall agency vision and mission.
- Perform on-call duties on a rotating basis with other Environmental Health staff (generally 2-3 weeks per year).
- Perform some night and/or weekend work. Work on nights and weekends is generally minimal and reserved for complaint investigations and public health emergencies.
Inspections/Complaints - 40%
- Conduct inspections for and investigate for out of compliance environmental conditions including but not limited to opacity, odor, smell, noise, and public health nuisances. Complete assigned workload in timely and professional manner.
- Must have ability and expertise to respond to complaints pertaining to OWTS, waste facilities, and air quality concerns. Will help support other county functions as capacity allows.
- Will assist with data collection and processing at air monitoring sites in Weld County. This will include semifrequent site visits as well as comfortability using data collection software.
- Enter data into several different computer programs; learn and apply new computer skills on a regular basis; have a proficient working knowledge of computer programs used routinely or on a daily basis, such as electronic health records, program specific software applications, Microsoft Windows, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, and OneDrive, database user interface and query software (client databases), and web browser software.
- Perform OWTS and Biosolid related inspections, complaints and permitting activities according to State and Weld County rules, regulations and policies.
- Present OWTS variances and biosolid/septage permits to Board of Health.
-- Required Qualifications Required Education
- Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in environmental science, environment health, public health, or closely related field.
Experience Qualifications
- 4 years of experience as an environmental health specialist in programs that will be supervised, with at least two of those years as an environmental health specialist 2.
Preferred Education
- Master's Degree from an accredited college or university in environmental science, environmental health, public health, or closely related field.
Skills and Abilities
- Must have the ability to be reached (such as on a cell phone) and work outside of normal business hours as necessary, especially during emergencies and as needed by the Health Department Executive Director or Division Directors.
- Candidate must have access to a reliable means of transportation prior to employment start date.
- Candidate must have ability to work hours outside of 8-5 Monday through Friday.
- Candidate must pass criminal background check prior to employment start date.
Licenses and Certifications
- NAWT Inspector within 180 Days Required and
- EPA Method 9 Certification within 180 Days Required and
- CDPHE Odor Intensity Rating Certification within 180 Days Required and
- DL NUMBER - Driver License, Valid and in State Must have and maintain a valid Colorado Drivers License and use of personal, insured vehicle. Dependable transportation and auto insurance, maintained at all times, as required by State law Upon Hire Required
- Registered Environmental Health Specialist Preferred
- Driving is essential in this position.
- Candidate must have a valid Driver’s License and Liability Insurance Upon Hire Required
- Candidate must pass a Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) evaluation and if hired, will be subject to continuous monthly MVR monitoring and random drug screens throughout employment. Required
- Pre-employment substance screening is required for this position.
- This position is subject to a pre-employment drug screening. Employment is contingent upon successfully passing the screening in accordance with Weld County policy.
This position is exempt from the minimum wage and overtime requirements of the Fair Labor Standards Act and is therefore ineligible for overtime pay.
As an applicant for this position, you should be aware of Senate Bill 19-085, the Equal Pay for Equal Work Act. The act requires employers to announce the pay range for job openings. -- Use the link below to get a closer look at the generous benefits offered: https://www.weld.gov/Government/County-Information/Join-Our-Team/Employee-Benefits -- Weld County is an equal employment opportunity employer. We ensure that all employment practices are conducted without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, protected veteran status or any other protected status in accordance with federal, state, and local laws. Weld County pledges to uphold a work environment free from discrimination and harassment, promoting fairness and dignity for all employees. We actively take affirmative action to comply with nondiscrimination policies and invite qualified individuals in need of reasonable accommodations to contact our Human Resources Department at humanresources@weld.gov or (970) 400-4234.
