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08/26/2024

Program Manager – Environmental Health

Delaware Public Health District

Program Manager – Environmental Health

Description

The Delaware Public Health District seeks a full-time Program Manager for the Food Protection and Public Safety Unit within the Environmental Health Division. This position is responsible for programming and personnel issues, at the unit level, related to food protection, public swimming pools, campgrounds & schools. 

Examples of Duties

• Assists in the determination of needs, developing systems, planning services for the program/unit
• Assists the director with allocation of resources among program/unit priorities.
• Works in conjunction with Director/ Health Commissioner and Human Resources to develop and implement recruit, interview, orientation and workforce development solutions to ensure the hiring and retention of qualified individuals.
• Assures employees receive appropriate and timely performance appraisals, including goals related to the strategic initiatives of the agency. Provides timely mentoring, counseling, and observational opportunities for staff.
• Supervises and directs activities of program/unit staff and assures adherence to agency policies/procedures.
• Fosters team involvement in problem solving. Assures appropriate staffing levels and cross training.
• Assures Quality Improvement planning and CQI activities for implementation in the program/unit.
• Assures compliance with grant/program requirements, including adherence to work plans/deliverables, budget, and reporting requirements.
• Monitors and evaluates for the efficient and uniform operation and programs/services.

Typical Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Ohio Driver’s License
• State of Ohio Registered Environmental Health Specialist
• Three to five years of relative program experience
• One year supervision preferred

Salary and Benefits:

• Starting pay is $36.05/hr, may be adjusted commensurate with experience.
• Excellent paid leave (vacation, sick, personal), including 11 holidays and 20 hrs admin leave
• Outstanding benefits including medical, dental, vision, LTD, Life, EAP and many wellness perks
• Exceptional Retirement package
• Tuition Reimbursement 
• Volunteer Time Off
• Professional development and training
• Opportunities for Public Service Loan Forgiveness programs for eligible workers
• Six weeks paid parental leave

Applicants may apply via agency website at www.delawarehealth.org/careers/

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