Environmental Hazard Resource Program Manager - Health Department

Job Description Salt Lake County…A career with a purpose in the community you love! Salt Lake County invites you to explore our exciting career opportunities. We seek highly enthusiastic individuals to enrich our County with your experience and talent. If you enjoy working in a team environment that is committed to changing the lives of its community, please keep reading. What it is like to work here: At Salt Lake County our culture is woven into all aspects of our work and our employees’ lives, from the way we treat each other to the way we support the community.  To promote and foster a fun and healthy work environment, we appreciate employees through great benefits, a healthy work life balance and room to grow and develop. Surround yourself with: Peers who are motivated to make a difference in the lives of those we serve. We serve Salt Lake County and envision a safe and beautiful place for all to live, work and have fun. Salt Lake County is about connecting people and championing our community.  Community is more than a place….its our heart and service that bring us together. We encourage a work life balance: Working for Salt Lake County is more than just a paycheck.  A career with /Salt Lake County includes several benefits and perks.  We support our employees with 12 Holidays, up to 24 vacation days, 12 sick days and one personal day every year.   Additional Benefits include: Retirement options for hybrid pension/401(k) or 401(k) only with a 10% contribution Medical coverage including a 100% county paid premium option-Dental and Vision coverage including coverage for adult designees Health Savings account with a county contribution up to $1200/year, Flexible Spending Account 100% county-paid Long-Term Disability and Short-Term Disability option Professional Development including professional membership fees paid Tuition Reimbursement Plus: Onsite medical clinic, childcare and gym; hospital insurance, pet insurance auto and home insurance and discounts at County facilities.  For Benefits information Click HERE   To estimate how much your pay and benefits could be worth use our Total Rewards Estimator JOB SUMMARY Protects air and water quality and public health through encampment abatement activities. Interacts with various municipalities, state agencies, law enforcement, and other organizations to secure resources to address public or environmental health concerns. Diffuses hostile or aggressive behavior with professionalism, diplomacy, and composure under intense public scrutiny. Public health deficiencies and environmental degradation are common issues associated with Salt Lake County’s population of unsheltered individuals. Specific deficiencies include uncontained human waste, garbage, solid waste, disease, and degradation of sensitive environmental locations. The Salt Lake County Health Department has regulatory authority and responsibility to abate these issues. The Program Manager – Environmental Hazard Resource position will be the Department’s lead in all functions related to illicit encampment abatements. This includes close interaction with public safety officials, social service agencies, public works agencies, and the unsheltered community. Program management oversight includes notice and order protocol, a program budget, case records, reports, program supplies and equipment, and supervising field activities of employees assigned to the program. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Must be licensed as an Environmental Health Scientist in the State of Utah or must be eligible for license reciprocity as determined by the Utah Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing. Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Environmental Health or a related area of study as required for Environmental Health Scientist licensure; plus three (3) years of experience in public or environmental health, OR an equivalent combination of related education and experience. Preference will be given to candidates with prior supervisory experience. A valid Driver’s License accepted by the State of Utah is required at the time of hire. A valid Driver’s License issued by the State of Utah must be obtained within six (6) months of hire to operate a County vehicle. Must receive a verified negative test result on a mandatory drug test before starting in this position. Will be subject to random alcohol and drug testing. May be subject to post accident and reasonable suspicion alcohol and drug testing. Due to the nature of this position, the successful applicant must pass a required background check through fingerprinting and enrollment in the continuous RAP Back (Record of Arrest and Prosecution Back) program in accordance with current County Human Resources policy requirements. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Works with the municipality and partner agencies to identify the preferred encampment abatement approach and objectives for each municipality to design and implement tailored multi-agency response plans and protocols using professional knowledge of environmental health. Supervises staff, including hiring, orienting, training, assigning and reviewing work performance, annual work performance appraisals, and discipline. Plans, directs, and delegates assignment of Environmental Health staff, which may involve coordinating resources with other agencies and organizations. Ensures safe encampment abatement activities involving exposure to environmental hazards by ensuring safety policies, precautions, and procedures are carefully coordinated. Investigates encampment abatement cases with partnering agencies to coordinate the appropriate resources necessary for abatement such as public lodging facilities, shelters, and service organizations. Issues notices and orders (e.g., Closed-to-Entry and Closed-to-Occupancy orders) and enforces compliance, which may include legal action, to ensure compliance with state and federal laws.