Assistant Director of Environmental Health Services

Overview

Assistant Director of Environmental Health Services

Monthly Salary Range: $10,761 – $13,080

Bargaining Unit: Local 21 – Supervisory Management

****Re-Announcement****

The Board of Supervisors have authorized the following future salary increases:

5% on July 1, 2025

Why Join Contra Costa Health?
Contra Costa County’s Health Services Department is seeking to fill the position of Assistant Director of Environmental Health Services. The Assistant Director assists in the planning, administrating, directing and coordinating of programmatic and administrative activities in the Environmental Health Division. The incumbent will be responsible for analyzing and making recommendations on the data management system, organizational issues, financial management, and division policies and procedures. In addition, this role may act for the Director of Environmental Health, in the Director’s absence. The department currently has a vacancy located in Concord, CA.

In general, Environmental Health is the prevention, preservation, and improvement of environmental factors affecting the health and safety communities. Contra Costa Environmental Health Division’s mission is to protect and promote the health of people throughout Contra Costa County through programs for safe food, safe water for drinking and recreation, and the sanitary management of wastes.

The incumbent may be required to travel to various locations within Contra Costa County.

We are looking for someone who:

Possesses strong leadership and motivational skills
Utilizes excellent communication skills
Has effective project management skills
Is self-motivated
Maintains unbiased/objective decision-making ability
Possesses the ability to build strong work relationships
Provides and promotes excellence in customer service both internally and externally
What you will typically be responsible for: Providing leadership and technical assistance to assigned team
Management of staff to meet set goals
Temporarily serving as Director of Environmental Health when they are unavailable
Interpreting and analyzing data to determine whether divisional actions are meeting intended goals
Effectively working with director to accomplish division goals
Overseeing the development, improvement, and overall operations of multiple Environmental Health programs
Assisting in the development or revision of divisional policies and procedures
Representing the division in meetings with other agencies, elected officials, etc. for multiple environmental health programs

A few reasons you might love this job:

You will work in a supportive environment to innovate and implement new ideas
You will be working with a highly skilled and knowledgeable team
You will be protecting public health through the work that is done
You will have the opportunity to acknowledge and respect cultural and differences within the diverse population in the County
The same cultural diversity that is represented in the County is also represented in your office environment

A few challenges you might face in this job:

You will encounter difficult situations and people at times
You will be expected to multi-task and prioritize to meet divisional needs
You will be expected to interpret and apply laws and regulations that can be difficult at times
You will be expected to effectively and efficiently lead staff to meet goals
You will be expected to meet objectives with limited resources

Competencies Required:

Critical Thinking: Analytically and logically evaluating information, propositions, and claims
Decision Making: Choosing optimal courses of action in a timely manner
Legal & Regulatory Navigation: Understanding, interpreting, and ensuring compliance with laws and regulations
Handling Stress: Maintaining emotional stability and self-control under pressure, challenge, or adversity
Professional Integrity & Ethics: Displaying honesty, adherence to principles, and personal accountability
Oral Communication: Engaging effectively in dialogue
Writing: Communicating effectively in writing
Building & Maintaining Relationships: Establishing rapport and maintaining mutually productive relationships
Handling & Resolving Conflict: Managing interpersonally strained situations
Involving Others (Engaging Teams): Engaging others for input, contribution, and shared responsibility for outcomes
Coaching & Developing Others: Supporting others in stretching and expanding their capabilities
Valuing Diversity: Appreciating the benefits of varied backgrounds and cultures in the workplace
Visionary Leadership: Taking a long-term view and building a shared vision with others; acting as a catalyst for organizational change
Business Process Analysis: Defining, assessing, and improving operational processes and workflow
Leveraging Technology: Applying technology for improvements in organizational efficiency and effectiveness
Managing & Facilitating Change: Addressing key factors that influence successful organizational change

To read the complete job description, please visit the website: https://www.cccounty.us/hr.

PLEASE APPLY ON WEBSITE: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/contracosta

The eligible list established from this recruitment may remain in effect for six (6) months

Minimum Qualifications:
License Requirement: Possession of a valid certificate or registration as an Environmental Health Specialist issued by the State Department of Health Services. Possession of a valid California motor vehicle operator’s license. Out of state valid motor vehicle operator’s license will be accepted during the application process.

Experience: Five years of full-time experience or its equivalent as an Environmental Health Specialist in an agency involved with environmental health, regulations and enforcement of which at least two years included supervisory or management responsibility.

Substitution: Possession of a Master’s degree from an accredited college or university with a major in environmental health, public health, health science, public administration or a closely related field may be substituted for one year of the required experience. No substitution is allowed for the required supervisory experience.

Desirable Qualifications:
Effectively communicate risk and exchange information with colleagues, clients, policy makers, interest groups, media etc
Experience providing direction to professional and/or support staff
Capacity to understand and devise appropriate solutions to complex environmental health problem
Capacity to facilitate the resolution of conflicts within the agency, in the community, and with outside parties
Ability to understand and be sensitive to the needs of different cultures within the division and local communities
Capacity to evaluate the effectiveness of environmental health procedures, interventions, programs, and to identify improved actions
Capacity to understand and appropriately use information concerning the economic and political implications of decisions
Capacity to use staff’s front-line role to effectively educate the public on environmental health issues and rationale for decisions

Selection Process:

Application Filing and Evaluation:

All applicants will be required to complete a supplemental questionnaire at the time of application. Applications will be evaluated to determine which candidates will move forward in the next phase of the recruitment process.

Oral Board Assessment:  Candidates who possess the minimum qualifications will be invited to participate in an online assessment. The online assessment will measure candidates’ competencies as they relate to the job and candidates must achieve an average passing score of 70% or higher on each of the competencies, as well as an overall passing score of 70% or higher. These competencies may include but are not limited to: Critical Thinking, Decision Making, Coaching & Developing Others, Building & Maintaining Relationships and Managing & Facilitating Change. (Weighted 100%)

The Oral Board is tentatively scheduled to take place via computer (remotely) during the week of April 23, 2025.

The Oral Board will be administered remotely using a computer or mobile device such as a tablet or smartphone. You will need access to a reliable internet connection to take the assessment, as well as a computer or mobile device with a camera.

The Human Resources Department may change the examination steps noted above in accordance with the Personnel Management Regulations and accepted selection practices.

For recruitment questions, please contact Health Services Personnel, Recruitment Team at Exams@cchealth.org. For any technical issues, please contact the GovernmentJobs’ applicant support team for assistance at +1-855-524-5627.

 

CONVICTION HISTORY
After you receive a conditional job offer, you will be fingerprinted, and your fingerprints will be sent to the California Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). The resulting report of your conviction history (if any) will be used to determine whether the nature of your conviction conflicts with the specific duties and responsibilities of the job for which you have received a conditional job offer. If a conflict exists, you will be asked to present any evidence of rehabilitation that may mitigate the conflict, except when federal or state regulations bar employment in specific circumstances. Having a conviction history does not automatically preclude you from a job with Contra Costa County. If you accept a conditional job offer, the Human Resources department will contact you to schedule a fingerprinting appointment.

DISASTER SERVICE WORKER
All Contra Costa County employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law. Employment with the County requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
It is the policy of Contra Costa County to consider all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, or other protected category under the law.