Program Chief I - Environmental Health
Program Chief I - Environmental Health
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ABOUT THE POSITION
The Riverside County Department of Environmental Healthis seeking a Program Chief I. The incumbent will be responsible for overseeing the Departments Hazardous Materials Management Branch.
Under direction the selected candidate will plan organize develop and direct the operations of the Department of Environmental Health and perform other related duties as required.
The Program Chief I is the entry-level classification in the Program Chief series. Incumbents report to a Deputy Director and initially receive general instructions regarding the scope and approach to projects or assignments involving the administration supervision coordination and management of the Department of Environmental Health. As incumbents gain experience they are expected to operate with increasing independence and reduced oversight. The Program Chief I class is distinguished from the Program Chief II in that the latter class is responsible for the overall administration supervision coordination and management of a Department. These duties are performed with a significant degree of independence within policy guidelines.
The Program Chief I is a natural progression underfill for the class of Program Chief II. Incumbents are eligible to promote to a Program Chief II after receiving a satisfactory performance evaluation and meeting the educational and experience requirements. Failure to meet the requirements to promote will result in incumbents either being returned to their former County job classification or new hires being released prior to the end of their probationary period.
This class has been deemed eligible for the Performance Recognition Plan as set forth under Article 3 Section 311(C) of the County Management Resolution. Program eligibility requires employees to be in a leadership position manage other employees or programs and have significant influence on the achievement of organizational objectives.
EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES
Plan organize direct evaluate and coordinate programs; act as a liaison to local state and federal agencies; represent the Department in the areas of policy planning and committee participation; coordinate prepare and review budgets for applicable Department programs.
Evaluate and monitor services and programs; develop procedures and policies for field and office operations ensuring compliance with federal state and Departmental requirements; establish and direct quality assurance procedures.
Develop and promote effective relationships with other agencies County departments local and state agencies and community organizations; act as a consultant to other program managers and division directors in planning developing and implementing related components of their programs.
Provide expertise consultation and assistance in the areas of environmental health; consult with Department management in situations requiring medical intervention; coordinate activities with Epidemiologists Program Chiefs and Program Directors for disease trend analysis projections and problem solving.
Monitor legislation to determine the impact of compliance and other requirements to the Department or program; identify the necessity for and implement health and safety code enforcement activities.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education (depending on assignment): Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelors degree in biological science health science public health environmental health nursing nutrition dietetics social work psychology animal sciences or humane education or a closely related field.
Experience (depending on assignment): Three years of experience in a supervisory or management capacity in an environmental health organization which included a minimum of two years of experience directing and administering environmental health programs. (A Masters degree from an accredited college or university in nursing public health public or business administration or a closely related field may substitute for one year of the non-specific required experience.)
Other Requirements
License/Certificate: Possession of a valid California Drivers License.
Possession of a valid California Department of Public Health (CDPH) registration as aRegistered Environmental Health Specialist.
Knowledge of: The principles and practices of environmental health; basic organizational principles and procedures in the field of environmental health; sociological and economic characteristics of the community; community resources available for assistance in Department programs; public relations methods including familiarity with local media communications that will be of assistance in carrying out the Departments function; proper English construction and grammar; functions and service of local state and federal health agencies and voluntary health agencies; cultural and ethnic values and customs and traditions of county populations (target groups); the principles of epidemiology communicable disease outbreak control treatment and follow-up procedures; health and safety codes as they relate to the control of environmental health.
Ability to: Manage coordinate and direct the activities of the Department; analyze situations accurately and take effective action; prepare and control budgets; apply pertinent laws regulations and County and department policies as they relate to the environmental health programs; establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff other departments outside agencies and the general public; supervise and coordinate the work of medical professional and paraprofessional staff; prepare and assist others in preparing specialized environmental health education programs; speak and write effectively including preparation of clear and concise reports; develop and maintain good relationships with a wide range of social and ethnic groups; organize conduct and actively participate in meetings and training sessions.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Other Requirements
License/Certificate: Possession of a valid California Drivers License. The Program Chief will drive to various locations to attend meetings and visit department sites.
Possession of a valid California Department of Public Health (CDPH) registration as aRegistered Environmental Health Specialist.
For questions regarding this recruitment
Contact Vanessa Diaz Beaird at with any questions regarding this recruitment.
APPLICATION INFORMATION
Veterans Preference
The County has a Veterans Preference Policy applicable to new hires. To qualify upload a copy of your (or your spouses) Member-4 Form DD-214 indicating dates of service and a copy of your spouses letter of disability (if applicable) with your application. For privacy reasons it is recommended that you remove your social security information from the document(s). A Human Resources Representative will review the materials and determine if you qualify for veterans Veterans Preference Policy C-3 is available here: Accommodations
The County of Riverside is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process should contact the recruiter for the position noted above. For additional information and/or to obtain the appropriate form for requesting a reasonable accommodation please visit the Disability Access Office web page located at: of Education
If using education to qualify or when requested by the recruiter upload a copy of any license(s) official/unofficial transcript(s) degrees and/or related employment documents to your NeoGov account at the time of application and before the closing date. Official or unofficial transcripts will be accepted.If your education was completed outside of the United States you will need to provide a copy of your Foreign Education Equivalency evaluation from a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or Association of International Credential Evaluators Inc. (AICE).
Equal Opportunity Employer
The County of Riverside is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the County of Riverside to provide equal employment opportunities for all qualified persons. All applicants will be considered without regard to race color religion sex national origin age disability sexual orientation gender gender identity gender expression marital status ancestry medical condition (cancer and genetic characteristics) genetic information or denial of medical and family care leave or any other non-job-related factors.Pre-Employment
All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of pre-employment requirements including a criminal background investigation which involves fingerprinting. (A felony or misdemeanor conviction may disqualify the applicant from County employment). A pre-employment physical examination and background check may be required.Probationary Period
As an Approved Local Merit System all County of Riverside employees except those serving At Will are subject to the probationary period provisions as specified in the applicable Memorandum of Understanding County Resolution or Salary Ordinance. Temporary and Per Diem employees serve at the pleasure of the agency/department head.General Information
Current County of Riverside and/or current employees of the hiring department may receive priority consideration. Qualified candidates may be considered for future County vacancies.Job postings may close without notice based on application volume. Submit your complete application by the recruitment close date; no late applications are accepted. Ensure all relevant experience/education is reflected on your application/resume as a failure to demonstrate position requirements may disqualify applicants. A description of job duties directly copied from the job classification or job posting will not be considered.
Please read and follow any special application instructions on this posting. Click the Apply link located on this page to submit your application. For additional instructions on the application process examinations Veterans preference pre-employment accommodation or other employment questions please refer to our web site .
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