Public Health Division Chief - Environmental Health Services

The Job

The Department of Public Health (DPH), Environmental Health Services Division is recruiting for Public Health Division Chief who will, under administrative direction, plan, organize, and coordinate environmental management and health protection programs.

Duties include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Formulate and recommend policies, procedures and standard practices to ensure the efficient delivery of services.
• Direct surveillance, program/design control, abatement and enforcement activities in the areas of food, water supply, water recreation, groundwater quality, multi-family housing and institutions, land use, solid, liquid and medical waste, body art and vector control.
• Analyze, interpret and enforce state and local environmental health laws, to include developing regulations and implementing procedures to eliminate, mitigate and prevent environmental health hazards

Environmental Health Services
Environmental Health Services is dedicated to improving the quality of life for all residents and visitors by protecting public health, promoting safety and preventing environmental hazards so those who reside, visit and invest in San Bernardino County can prosper and achieve well-being.

As an alternative to the traditional benefits package, you may also be eligible to elect the Modified Benefit Option (MBO) that provides an increased base rate of pay (4% above the base rate of pay) with modified benefits. For more detailed information on the MBO for Exempt Group, refer to the MBO - Exempt (Non-Elected) BbOU - Benefits Summary Guide .

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Pre-Employment Process: Prior to appointment, applicant must pass a background investigation which includes verification of employment history and education, fingerprinting, physical exam, and drug screening.

Travel/Driver License: Travel throughout the County may be required. Incumbent may be required to use personal vehicle for such travel; mileage reimbursement is available. At time of hire, a valid California Class C driver license and proof of automobile liability insurance must be produced and maintained for the individual providing the transportation. Overnight and/or out-of-state travel may be required.

Sponsorship: San Bernardino County is not able to consider candidates who will require Visa sponsorship at the time of application or in the future. Candidates must be able to present their legal right to work in the United States at the time of employment.

Minimum Requirements

Applicant must meet both of the following education and experience requirements:

License: Must possess and maintain a current certificate of registration as an Environmental Health Specialist in the State of California. Provide license number and expiration date on the appropriate section of the application.

-AND-

Experience:

Option 1: Two (2) years of experience managing environmental and/or public health protection programs within a government, Public Health Department.

-OR-

Option 2: Three (3) years of experience managing environment and/or public health protection programs in any other setting.

Desired Qualifications

The ideal candidate will possess:

• Experience managing or working in Environmental Health Services programs, or other government agency.
• Experience developing tools to ensure compliance with regulatory agency requirements, monitoring program compliance, and developing program corrective action plans.
• Experience acting as a representative/liaison for an agency, working with governmental boards, commissions, or other public agencies.

Selection Process

There will be a competitive evaluation of qualifications based on a review of the Application and Supplemental Questionnaire. It is to your advantage to be explicit in your responses on the Application and Supplemental Questionnaire.

Please complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire by 5:00PM, Friday, November 11, 2024 . Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application and/or supplemental questionnaires.

To ensure timely and successful submission of your online application, please allow ample time to complete and submit your application before the posted filing deadline. Applicants will be automatically logged-out if they have not submitted the application and all required materials prior to the posted deadline. Once your application has been successfully submitted you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email. We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records. Please note, if you do not receive an onscreen confirmation and an email acknowledging our receipt of your application we have not received your application.

If you require technical assistance, please click HERE to review the Government Jobs online application guide , or contact their Toll-Free Applicant Support line at (855) 524-5627. Please note that Human Resources is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by the internet connection, computer or browser used to submit the application.



EEO/ADA: San Bernardino County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants.



ADA Accommodation: If you have a disability and require accommodations in the testing process, submit the Special Testing Accommodations Request Form within one week of a recruitment filing deadline.

Veterans’ Preference: Eligible veterans and their spouse or widow(er) who are not current County employees may be awarded additional Veterans’ Preference points. Click here for information and instructions to request Veteran's Preference points.



Please click HERE for important Applicant Information and the County Employment Process .

Exempt Unit-Group C

The County of San Bernardino offers a range of benefit programs for employees and their eligible dependents. These include health, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as a variety of voluntary benefits. Programs and benefit amounts vary and are based on bargaining unit, family size, hire date, plan selection, and number of hours worked.

For a summary of benefits, please click here .

Refer to the appropriate MOU, contact the County's Employee Benefits and Services Division at (909) 387-5787 or visit the Benefits website for more detailed information at hr.sbcounty.gov/employee-benefits/ .

Closing Date/Time: 11/11/2024 5:00 PM Pacific

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