Supervisor, REHS

Cuyahoga County Board of Health

1 POSITION AVAILABLE – WATER QUALITY

Position: Supervisor, REHS

Reports to: Deputy Director

Position to be filled: June 3, 2024

Starting Salary: $64,381 annually

Hours: Mon. – Fri., 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Vaccine Policy: Effective November 1, 2021 all new hires will need to meet COVID and Influenza vaccine requirements or request an exemption as outlined in the CCBH Vaccination Policy

Minimum Requirements:

Bachelor's degree with science related coursework (i.e., biology, chemistry, geology, and/or environmental health).
Minimum of five years of REHS experience, including experience as a REHS Program Manager or equivalent. OR three years of experience (with a Master's degree), OR one year of experience (with a Ph.D.).
Valid State of Ohio REHS registration in accordance with Chapter 4736 of the Ohio Revised Code. Based on programmatic responsibilities, additional licensures (i.e., Ohio Pesticide Applicator's license, pool CPO certification, lead risk assessor, lead abatement contractor, ServeSafe instructor, etc.) may be required to be secured within 90 days of employment.
Valid State of Ohio driver's license and insurance at the time of appointment.
Strong customer service, verbal and written communication skills, and effective presentation skills. Good interpersonal relationship skills including cultural sensitivity & competence.
Proficiency with use of PC hardware and basic software (i.e., Microsoft Office), email, and use of other basic office equipment. Strong proficiency with Microsoft Excel.
Ability to serve in a leadership role as a member of a team.
Proficiency with use of databases for data querying and reporting.
Demonstrated knowledge of applicable local, state and federal regulations and the legislative process.
Proficiency with scientific sampling and data analysis.
Mathematical aptitude necessary to develop program budgets and monitoring of revenue/expenditures.
Demonstrated knowledge of state and federal regulatory standards and effective grant writing methods.

Responsibilities:

Provides direction and leadership to staff as they perform regular, independent inspections within assigned programs to ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations.
Monitors the investigation of complaints to mitigate potential for illness outbreaks and other threats to public health and safety. Provides overall guidance to staff during investigations.
Reviews all reports (dailies, mileage, inspection, program summaries, enforcement recommendations, etc.) and provides authorization for submission to appropriate parties.
Monitors and ensures that operators and the general public receive appropriate education on pertinent environmental health programs and prevention techniques. Assembles and disseminates appropriate public health program safety information materials. Interacts with community officials to advise of public health related issues and to address contributing concerns.
Monitors the programmatic training and consultation activities provided to operators, community officials, and the general public regarding all aspects of environmental public health. Directs the public to local and state educational resources. Provides conflict resolution at the programmatic and personnel level.
Interfaces with the community to develop and enhance positive working relationships with regulated entities, community officials, local legislative representatives, and the general public. Provides customer service via face-to-face and electronic interactions. Serves as the primary resource for staff dealing with customer service questions and/or programmatic issues and concerns.
Monitors database(s) (i.e., CCBH Enterprise, Healthspace, or other program specific databases) to ensure the completion of all data entry and required program reports.
Monitors issue resolution and risk mitigation as necessary. Leads the research, establishment, funding, maintenance, and improvement of EPH programs.
Represents CCBH on internal and external committees and participates in CCBH initiatives for program improvement. May be asked to represent CCBH on a state or national level.
Participates in professional development activities (i.e., trainings, conferences, etc.) to remain abreast of the most current public health issues, programmatic inspection, and investigation practices & procedures, etc. Obtains continuing education credit hours required to maintain and renew all state registrations and certifications. Maintains current knowledge of local, state, and federal public health regulations.
Coordinates the training and orientation of new staff, shadowing opportunities for students, etc. as requested.
Coordinates research, establishment, maintenance, improvement, and evaluation of environmental health programs. Implements service area goals, policies, and procedures. Participates in quality assurance and improvement activities to foster a culture of quality improvement within the assigned service area and agency.
Leads and monitors completion of essential program functions including budgeting, licensing, cost methodology, etc.
Manages the performance of assigned staff and initiates the hiring and progressive discipline process.
Leads the research, application submittal and attainment of grant funding where available for specific programs. Manages compliance with grant requirements.
Provides leadership and direction in public health emergency activities.
May serve as a primary media contact for specific public health concerns.
Collaborates with internal and external partners on special projects as assigned.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Please complete the online application on our website, www.ccbh.net/jobs

All applicants are required to upload a resume and include a cover letter with their application.

Deadline to Apply: April 12, 2024

Bilingual Applicants Welcome

Employees hired for a position that is funded in whole or in part by a designated funding source may be laid off when the funding source is reduced or eliminated.

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All employees hired for a position must be legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship for employment visa status now or in the future.

Benefits offered at CCBH (for employees working at least 40 hours per pay period/Bi-weekly):

Medical (full time employees responsible for 10% of premium)
Dental (full time employees responsible for 10% of premium)
Vision
Public Employee Retirement System (PERS)
Deferred Compensation
FSA Health and Dependent Care
Tuition Reimbursement
Holidays (14 paid per year)
Vacation Time (13 paid days per year for new service PERS members*)
Sick Time (15 paid days per year*)
Personal Days (up to 3 paid per year)
Agency paid Life Insurance
Additional Voluntary Life Insurance
Voluntary Identity Theft Protection
Voluntary Critical Illness
Voluntary Accident Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Free Parking Onsite
Remote work from home available up to two days per week with approval after the completion of a minimum of 60 days of employment.
Alternate work schedule or changes in work schedule available after initial training period with approval. Core work hours of 10am to 2pm required of all staff.

*Benefit is prorated based on start date

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