Environmental Health Section Manager - PH

Description

DEDICATED TO STRENGTHENING THE HEALTH, SAFETY, AND INDEPENDENCE OF IDAHOANS

***THIS ANNOUNCEMENT WILL BE OPEN UNTIL FILLED. APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE TO BE CONSIDERED.

Want to make a difference in the lives of Idahoans? The Department of Health and Welfare Division of Public Health is seeking a dynamic and experienced individual to join our team as Program Manager to oversee the Environmental Health Section in the Bureau of Environmental Health and Communicable Disease. Program oversight includes the Food Protection, Environmental Health, Toxicology, and Childhood Blood Lead Programs. This position will be responsible for program administration and direction of these statewide programs, including overall management, planning, evaluation, communication, coordination, grants, budgets, and personnel supervision.

This position may be eligible for telework after successful completion of probation and necessary training.

BENEFITS:

BEST RETIREMENT AVAILABLE IN THE NATION 

We have one of the Nation's best state retirement systems (PERSI) that offers a lifetime benefit. 

OTHER EXCELLENT BENEFITS

• 11 paid holidays
• Generous vacation and sick leave accrual beginning as soon as you start 
• Paid parental leave
• Medical, dental, vision insurance - incredible rates!(full-time/30+ hours per week)
• PERSI Choice 401(k)
• Deferred compensation plan
• Life insurance
• Short and long-term disability insurance
• Student Loan Forgiveness
• Wellness programs
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) 
• Wide variety of training opportunities
• Some positions offer flexible hours and/or telecommuting

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES:

• Provide clear focus, direction, and leadership for the Environmental Health Section, including health program managers and Public Health Toxicologist.
• Manage federal and state funds, including budget development, monitoring, and preparation of grant-required financial reporting.
• Ensure coordination of federal funding application submission, reporting, and performance measurement of grants within the Section.
• Oversee development of contracts and subgrants within the Section.
• Seek opportunities for cooperation, collaboration, partnership, and integration with other programs, bureaus, agencies, and initiatives.
• Ensure program quality, integrity, and compliance with state and federal program requirements.
• Support quality improvement and performance management for programs within the Section.
• Maximize use of program resources to support program quality and innovation.
• Evaluate the impact of programs to improve health status of targeted populations.
• Identify public health policies to address identified risks and needs of target populations.
• Align policies and services with the mission of the Bureau, Division, and the Department.
• Hire, train, and supervise professional and administrative environmental health staff.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

You must possess all the minimum and specialty minimum qualifications below to pass the exam for this position. Please make sure your resume or work history supports your meeting the minimum and specialty qualifications for this position. Failure to do this may disqualify you from being considered for this position. It is highly recommended to attach a one-page cover letter to your application to demonstrate how you meet the requirements below.

• Some knowledge of management practices as well as experience providing technical proficiency, problem-solving, communication, and program area training. Typically gained by at least one-year experience managing a major Program and providing leadership of professional staff. Candidates may also qualify through completing upper-division college-level management coursework along with experience in a significant Leadership role. 

Below is preferred experience. It is not required for the position but applicants with this experience may receive consideration over other applicants. 

• Experience managing complex, multi-stream budgets. Typically gained by at least two years of experience managing multiple funding sources to support programmatic activities.
• Knowledge of state and federal food safety regulations. Typically gained through undergraduate education in environmental public health or safety and sanitation OR at least one year of experience working in a program that oversees food safety activities.
• Certification in an environmental health field.

Learn About a Career with DHW

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(answered Monday through Friday during business hours MST)

EMAIL: [email protected] 
PHONE: (208) 334-0681

EEO/ADA/Veteran:

The State of Idaho is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, political affiliation or belief, sex, national origin, genetics, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws.

The State of Idaho is committed to access and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities, auxiliary aids and services are available upon request. If you require an accommodation at any step in our recruitment process, you are encouraged to contact (208) 334-2263 (TTY/TTD: 711), or email [email protected].

Preference may be given to veterans who qualify under state and federal laws and regulations.