General Description
The Associate Director Environmental Health is a valuable member of our Environmental Health team who under general direction, performs work of considerable difficulty in managing the day to day and long-range functions of environmental health programs with the Environmental Health Area of the Health Department. An employee in this position also assists the Director in administering the operation of Environmental Health, and in strategic integration of and collaboration within public health programs.
Work involves managing, reviewing and planning the work of the environmental health professionals, including assigned program coordinator(s), establishing policies and operating procedures, monitoring compliance with statutory and administrative requirements, review and modification of local ordinances, budgeting and financial management, and customer/client service improvement. Supervision is exercised over personnel in environmental health programs. The work requires a high level of administrative ability and technical knowledge. Supervision is received from the Environmental Health Director.
Scheduled Hours: 40 hours per week
Essential Functions
- Assists the Director in the implementation and development of Environmental Health Programs.
- Takes responsibility for the management of Environmental Health in the Director’s absence, or per the Director’s instruction.
- Supervises and/or coordinates assigned Environmental Health programs and activities.
- Interprets the various codes and ordinances for staff members, regulated businesses and individuals, media inquiries and the general public.
- Assists the Director in supervising the processing of various permits in the department, and overseeing integration of services with other development-related County agencies.
- Initiates and reviews amendments to applicable ordinances and codes, and advocates for legislative modifications.
- Develops proposals and new program concepts for consideration by the Director, Executive Director and/or the Lake County Board of Health
- Supervises the collection and analysis of complex social, economic, planning and other topics as necessary for policy formation.
- Prepares policy options and recommendations for consideration by the Director, Executive Director and/or the Lake County Board of Health
- Represents the Department and county to the public and other agencies, and responds to inquiries.
- Provides information to the media regarding Environmental Health programs and its activities.
- Manages support staff either directly and/or through subordinate supervisors.
- Approves work methods and techniques to be followed by staff.
- Ensures staff assignments are completed within budget and time constraints.
- Contributes to job descriptions and assists, where appropriate, recruiting efforts of Environmental Health.
- Is responsible for training, coaching, mentoring and disciplining staff as necessary.
- Prepares and conducts annual performance reviews for assigned direct report staff; oversees performance reports of subordinate supervisors.
- Assures a positive work environment for staff within Environmental Health programs.
- Assists the Director in the development of a budget for Environmental Health and monitors expenditures to ensure fiscal responsibility.
- Utilizes leadership, team building, negotiation and conflict resolution skills to build organizational and community partnerships.
- Contributes to the development, implementation and monitoring of organizational performance standards.
- Performs other duties as assigned by the Director or Executive Director.
Knowledge Skills Abilities and Education Required
- Completion of a Bachelor’s degree program from a university or recognized standing with major course work in Environmental Health, Biology, Chemistry or a relevant physical science or engineering discipline.
- Eight years of progressively responsible experience in environmental health programs, to include at least four years of broad supervisory and administrative responsibility over regulatory programs.
- A Master's degree in Public Health, Environmental Health, Public Administration, or a relevant biological or physical science or related field, is preferred, and may be substituted for two years of experience.
- Illinois Licensed Environmental Health Practitioner may be required, depending on program oversight assignment.
- Possession of a valid Driver’s License, supplemented by a satisfactory driving record.
Supplemental Information
As the largest human service provider in Lake County, we believe that services must be available without barriers. No residents are turned away due to the inability to pay. We believe in providing services in an environment of mutual respect, free of discrimination or bias. Whether assuring accessible and effective care, impacting policy, or assessing and monitoring risks, the Lake County Health Department and Community Health Center has been an essential part of the public health system in Lake County for 60 years. We are looking for passionate, qualified team members who can help make a difference in our agency and, most importantly, in our community.
Additional information about the Lake County Health Department, our culture, and why you should join our team can be found athttps://lakecountyil.attract.neogov.com/health-department.
At this time, you must live in Illinois or Wisconsin to be eligible to work at Lake County Health Department. You can find our salary gradesathttps://www.lakecountyil.gov/4515/Salary-Grades. For unionized positions, a list of our collective bargaining agreements can be found here: https://www.lakecountyil.gov/2686/Collective-Bargaining-Agreements.
Any offer of employment is conditioned on the successful completion of a background screening, drug and alcohol testing and may include a pre-employment medical exam.
The Lake County Health Department and Community Health Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other protected characteristics.
