Director of Environmental Health

POSITION SUMMARY

At Miami County Public Health (MCPH), our mission is to prevent illness, promote healthy lifestyles, and protect every person who spends time in our community. Environmental Health (EH) strives to foster an environment of collaboration and growth and take pride in working together with the community to solve some of Public Health’s most difficult challenges.

The EH Division strives to build a team of individuals with unique perspectives and talents that can add a diversity and depth to the division.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required: Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university which meets the educational requirements in Ohio Revised Code Section 3776.05. A current Registered Environmental Health Specialist license issued by the Ohio Department of Health. Eight years of related work experience or five years of EH program experience.

A valid Ohio driver’s license with own vehicle and ability to maintain a driving record that meets the insurability requirements of Miami County Public Health’s insurance provider. Preferred: Master’s degree in public health or a related environmental field. Five years of EH program management or supervisory experience and a demonstrated record of strong performance and independent competencies in Environmental Health duties.

DUTIES: Responsible for planning, directing, managing and overseeing all activities and operations of the Environmental Health division. Responsible for budgeting for multiple programs. Represent EH in Board of Health meetings. Prepare meaningful, concise, and accurate reports. Resolve escalated complaints from the general p ublic.

Communicate effectively- written and oral. Knowledge of basic computer programs such as Word and Excel. Ability to learn program specific computer programs. Participate in public health emergency response as n eeded. May be required to testify in court proceedings. May be required to respond to a complaint after regular business hours.

HOURS 40 hours per week, Monday – Friday 7:30 am – 4:00 pm; some weekend and evening hours FLSA Non-Exempt from Overtime COMPENSATION $33.47 - $57.63 per hour/DOQ BENEFITS Medical, dental, and vision coverage, Health Saving Account option, Health Reimbursement Account, Agency provided telemedicine for employee and family members, Wellness Program, Agency provided life insurance with option of additional coverage, Paid time off, vacation and sick leave, 13 paid holidays, 37.

5 hour week, Ohio Public Employee Retirement System, Optional Deferred Compensation Program, Paid training POSTING DATES Until Filled EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER STATEMENT: The Miami County Board of Commissioners, including those agencies under other elected officials, is an equal opportunity employer and does not make employment decisions in a discriminatory manner based on race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disabilities that can be reasonably accommodated, or veteran status.

The County complies with all applicable federal and state laws, rules, and regulations. This policy prohibits both discrimination based on any of the above-listed protected characteristics, retaliation against a person who opposes or complains about prohibited conduct, or participates in any way in the complaint, investigation, or reasonable accommodation processes.