ENV HEALTH PROGRAM MANAGER

The salary for this position is: $7,586 - $9,979 monthly.

Thurston County Public Health & Social Services (PHSS) is recruiting for an Environmental Health Program Manager for the Food and Environmental Services Section (FESS) in our Environmental Health Division. 

In the role of Environmental Health Program Manager, you will oversee the staff and activities of the FESS section, Education and Outreach Team, and the Thurston County Water Laboratory. These programs are responsible for environmental health initiatives that focus on educating the public; inspecting food service facilities, swimming pools, and spas; and vector control and lead environmental assessments to ensure compliance with state and local sanitary codes. You will be an important member of the PHSS leadership team and will assist in strategic planning for the Environmental Health Division, ensuring enforcement of county, state, and federal health laws, codes, ordinances, and regulations.

Essential functions may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Plan, coordinate, and direct Environmental Health services to include developing action plans to achieve goals and objectives, and evaluate outcomes
• Offer technical support and education to the public concerning food, pool, and school safety, and zoonotic disease prevention
• Interpret laws and policies, assist with program development, draft policies, and make recommendations for consideration by department management and the Thurston County Board of Health
• Provide guidance to supervisors in handling difficult and controversial matters and mediate differences between staff and citizens, contractors, builders, and local businesses
• Respond to requests and inquiries from the public (including property owners, businesses, developers, contractors, real estate agents, and engineering professionals), the media, and other agencies and jurisdictions 
• Make presentations regarding Environmental Health activities at public meetings
• Perform program administrative functions including budget preparation, expenditure oversight, personnel management, and grant management
• Supervise staff to include providing regular feedback, performance evaluations, and adherence to all applicable policies and procedures of the department and County
• Ensure staff is trained and certifications are current
• Participate in the rotation of the Department’s Duty Officer
• Perform other work as required or assigned, including, but not limited to, a 24/7 response during public health emergency situations and disease outbreak investigations

To view the full job classification, click here: Environmental Health Program Manager

 

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Work Environment - Quiet office setting in Olympia, Washington
• Schedule - Monday – Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm, with the potential option of alternative or compressed schedules and/or remote working
• Travel Requirements - Occasional travel may be required to attend meetings or trainings
• Customer Interactions - Daily interactions with Thurston County staff and the public

 

WHO WE ARE:

Public Health and Social Services (PHSS) is Thurston County’s local health jurisdiction and human services department and is responsible for protecting the health and promoting the well-being of all people who live, work, and play in Thurston County. We value diversity and strive to foster a sense of belonging, honoring the unique experiences, cultures, skills, backgrounds, identities, and perspectives of our employees and community. As an agency actively working to address health equity, we aspire for everyone to have the opportunity to attain their highest level of health, regardless of their individual circumstances.

Thurston County values the diversity of the people it hires and serves. Inclusion to us means fostering a workplace in which individual differences are recognized, appreciated, and responded to in ways that fully develop and utilize each person’s talents and strengths. We are dedicated to recruiting and developing a talented workforce from various cultures, lifestyles, backgrounds, and perspectives who are committed to our vision and core values. Thurston County Racial Equity and Inclusion Webpage

 

WHAT WE OFFER OUR EMPLOYEES:

• Work-Life Balance: We are committed to ensure that our staff experience the reward of public service, while also sustaining a routine that suits each individuals’ li