Program Chief I - Environmental Health (Finance)
The Riverside County Department of Environmental Health is seeking a Program Chief I. The incumbent will be responsible for overseeing the Department's 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.
Meet the Team!
The Riverside County Department of Environmental Health is a multifaceted department dedicated to protecting the health of people and the environment in Riverside County. Their mission, "to enhance the quality of life in Riverside County," is accomplished through a dedicated staff of professionals including licensed and/or certified inspectors overseeing and enforcing numerous programs, from food facility inspections to hazardous waste, designed to protect both the public and the environment.• 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.Education (depending on assignment): Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's 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 Master's 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 Driver's License.
Possession of a valid California Department of Public Health (CDPH) registration as a Registered 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 Department's 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. Other Requirements
License/Certificate: Possession of a valid California Driver's 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 a Registered Environmental Health Specialist .
For questions regarding this recruitment
Contact Vanessa Diaz Beaird at VDBEAIRD@rivco.org with any questions regarding this recruitment.
