Lead environmental health programs. Protect community health.

Lorain County Public Health is seeking an experienced, motivated Environmental Health leader to guide program excellence, champion continuous quality improvement, and make a lasting impact on the health and safety of our community.

Under the general direction of the Director of Environmental Health, oversees and coordinates the functioning of Environmental Health programs, including but not limited to the Food Safety Program; interprets codes and regulations; assists in budget preparation and program policy development; investigates health hazard complaints; maintains field district responsibilities; performs other duties as required.  

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

1. Provide oversight of the Food Safety Program, to ensure minimum program standards are met.
2. Develop and maintain electronic program tracking systems, where applicable 
3. Provide oversight and guidance to administrative staff to ensure that licensing/permitting, state certification transmittals, etc. are conducted according to required timeframes
4. Develop written Standard Operating Guidelines for all programs to ensure that all programming complies with laws and regulations, striving for consistency and quality improvement
5. In conjunction with the Director of Environmental Health/Supervisor, review staff field work for content and quality, if applicable
6. Provide oversight of agency website content to ensure that all programs, and their respective applications, are included and available electronically
7. Train and mentor employees, including seasonal interns, where applicable
8. Confer with the Director of Environmental Health/Supervisor in the development of programs and procedures
9. Report to the Director of Environmental Health/Supervisor on a regular basis regarding environmental programs and related matters
10. Work with public officials, civic, and professional groups to promote and improve environmental health programs
11. Work with other internal agency divisions for program collaboration and support
12. Assist in the preparation of departmental budgeting, where applicable
13. Perform other related and assigned work as required

MAJOR WORK CHARACTERISTICS

Knowledge of:  environmental health programs; public health standards as defined by federal, state, and local regulations; the importance of agency policies, practices, and procedures; public relations; risk communication; incident command, safety practices, and procedures.

Ability to:  define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions; adapt environmental health programs based upon data and community needs, maintain accurate records; communicate effectively in written or oral form; prepare concise and accurate reports, handle sensitive inquiries from officials and the general public, establish self as a leader amongst peers through a positive attitude and mentoring.

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Health or a related field; current registration as an Environmental Health Specialist (REHS) with the State of Ohio; and at least three years of experience working as an REHS in food safety. Program management experience is preferred.

Physical Requirements and Unusual Working Conditions: Be able to lift objects of weight up to fifty (50) pounds. Requires travel. 

SALARY: $33.01 - $42.14 plus excellent benefits package which includes medical, vision, dental, and life insurance plus paid vacation, personal leave, holidays, and sick leave.

Starting pay will be determined based on relevant experience, qualifications, and alignment with our established pay structure.

Equal Opportunity Employer M/F