Overview
Job Description
The Jefferson County Department of Health is seeking a well-qualified Environmental Health Director to plan, direct, and oversee the personnel, financial, and operational activities of the department. Responsibilities include reviewing and certifying engineering plans, providing technical expertise and recommendations, overseeing projects and staff, assigning and reviewing work, and conducting performance evaluations. The position also manages the departmental budget through expenditure monitoring and financial planning and represents the department in internal and external public relations activities, including media appearances and community events.
Minimum Qualifications
The following are job-related qualifications that are required for employment consideration for this position.
- Master’s degree in environmental health sciences, natural sciences (e.g., biology, chemistry, microbiology), or engineering (e.g., chemical engineering, civil engineering or a related field) or public health sciences (environmental health, epidemiology, health policy and management, social and behavioral sciences).
- Experience supervising staff by assigning and distributing work, monitoring progress of work, providing feedback and/or training, conducting performance appraisals and administering discipline.
- Experience developing and maintaining departmental budgets.
- Experience obtaining and maintaining state or federal grants.
- Experience with strategic planning in a government, public health, or healthcare setting (e.g., developing or revising policies and procedures, planning and implementing strategic health initiatives, or communicating with executive-level stakeholders).
Driver’s license.
About Jefferson County Department of Health
The Jefferson County Department of Health (JCDH) is a government agency responsible for promoting and protecting the health of the residents of Jefferson County. The JCDH provides a wide range of public health services, including health education, disease prevention and control, environmental health, and clinical services, among several other services. The agency operates several clinics throughout the County, providing affordable and accessible medical care to residents.
A CAREER WITH THE JEFFERSON COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
With the vision of “A healthier Jefferson County for all,” the Jefferson County Department of Health (JCDH) is a place to find a rewarding career in public health. JCDH is committed to making a difference and believes that everyone deserves to have access to quality health care, and are committed to making that happen. Whether you are looking for a clinical position, a public health education position, or something in between, JCDH has a place for you. JCDH works to ensure there is a supportive and collaborative work environment, valuing teamwork and cooperation, and are committed to helping employees succeed. JCDH strives to provide and maintain a highly competitive compensation structure, excellent health and medical benefits, and a strong and secure retirement and pension plan, along with other employee wellness benefits and programs. Employment at JCDH will provide an opportunity to commit to their mission to prevent disease and assure access to quality health care, promote a healthy lifestyle and a healthy environment, and protect against public health threats. In addition to their values of Compassion for every life touched, Respect for each other and those served, Collaboration within the community, Integrity in every action, and Innovation to advance the JCHD mission. Working at the JCHD can offer a career that provides meaning and the opportunity to truly make a difference.
