An Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Director is responsible for directing the strategic approach to managing the environmental impact of an organization on the surrounding area. Responsible for ensuring that the organization has a systematic approach to complying with environmental regulations, such as managing waste or air emissions. Will liaise with directors of other sections of the organization to ensure that strategic goals align with those of the environmental health and safety team.
Summary Objective The purpose of this position is to direct the operation of the Health, Code Compliance & Animal Care Services department, planning, conducting, and administration of environmental health programs. Responsible for the enforcement of city ordinances and State of Texas Health laws and regulations; and, prevention and/or control of food borne diseases and communicable diseases. This job formulates long-range goals for the organization, develop policy and position papers and negotiates with the chief administrative officer and/or elected officials.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
The essential functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this class. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the class as necessary. Supervises, directs, and evaluates assigned staff, processing employee concerns and problems, directing work, counseling, disciplining, and completing employee performance appraisals. Coordinates, assigns and reviews work and establishes work schedules; maintains standards; monitors status of work in progress; inspects completed work assignments; answers questions; gives advice and direction as needed. Plans, develops, coordinates, and administers the city health, code compliance and animal care programs. Coordinates work with various city departments, county, and state agencies. Evaluates conditions and situations, makes decisions and/or recommendations for course of action on complex problems. Regularly required to use written and oral communication skills; read and interpret data, information, documents and maps; use math and mathematical reasoning; perform detailed work, manage competing multiple priorities and concurrent tasks; work with constant interruptions; and interact with the staff and public. Plans and recommends personnel and budget actions pertaining to health, code, and animal care services programs. Oversight for reviews of all plans for new and remodeled food establishments. Conducts and directs a comprehensive food establishment inspection program. Administers an ongoing insect and vector control program city-wide. Interprets and enforces public health laws, ordinances and regulations. Conducts epidemiological investigations. Reviews all inspection reports concerning food establishments, determine appropriate action for violators. Conducts and plans health related seminars. Provides staff support to a variety of boards and commissions; attends and participates in professional group meeting; and stays abreast of new trends and innovations in the field of health, code compliance and animal care. Responds to and resolves sensitive inquiries and complaints from both internal and external sources. Responsible for preparing annual budget. Prepares and participates in educational programs on city cable TV media. When necessary, presents proposed ordinances to city commission. Performs related work as assigned.
Qualifications:
MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
This position requires an accredited Bachelor s Degree in Health Administration, Public Health, Sociology, Criminal Justice, Business Administration, or related discipline. This position requires eight (8) years of Public Environmental Health, Code Enforcement, Animal Care Services, Texas border health training or related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Master s Degree or Registered Sanitarian, preferred. Code Enforcement License, preferred.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Physical demands refer to the requirements for physical exertion and coordination of limb and body movement. Performs sedentary work that involves walking or standing some of the time and involves exerting up to 10 pounds of force on a regular and recurring basis or sustained keyboard operations.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Unavoidable hazards refer to the job conditions that may lead to injury or health hazards even though precautions have been taken. None
SPECIAL CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES
This position requires a valid Texas Class C Driver s License.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
This position is safety sensitive, subject to random drug and alcohol testing. This position has supervisory responsibilities over others.
AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT COMPLIANCE
The City of McAllen is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In accordance with the ADA, reasonable accommodations may be made to qualified persons to perform the essential functions of this position. Prospective and current employees are encouraged to discuss ADA accommodations with management.
DISCLAIMER
This job description summarizes essential job functions and minimum job requirements for entry level work and typical duties illustrative of the type of work customarily assigned and performed in this position. However, this job description does not represent every aspect of the job nor does it guarantee permanent employment, as all positions with the City of McAllen are employment at will positions. Job descriptions are subject to periodic updates and modifications. The City reserves the right to change work assignments and other aspects of a job. The City of McAllen is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, and does not tolerate unlawful discrimination or harassment based on race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age or any other protected status under applicable federal, state or local laws.
