ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH WORKFLOW COORDINATO

ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH WORKFLOW COORDINATO

City of Allentown - 3.8 Allentown, PA Job Details $71,056.13 a year 1 day ago Qualifications Customer communication Driver's License Bachelor's degree Local ordinances Full Job Description

JOB DESCRIPTION

City of Allentown Position Description Grade Number:

S11

Department:

Community & Economic Development, Bureau of Health Union:

Non-Bargaining

GENERAL PURPOSE

This is a professional position in the field of environmental health and public health protection. The Environmental Health Workflow Coordinator is responsible for reviewing all new, change of ownership and renovation projects proposed for food service establishments, long term care and childcare facilities, public bathing places, and schools. Ensures that communications between departments and stakeholders are taking place regarding new projects that require approvals from different departments. Distributes completed plan reviews to appropriate Environmental Health Specialists. The Environmental Health Workflow Coordinator will assist with applications, progress reports, documentation of deliverables and disbursements for the Retail Flexible Funding Model grant and any other grants awarded to the environmental health program. May assist with the development and administration of contracts, policies and ordinances related to awarded grant funding. May assist with training coordination, standardization and statistical analysis required for the Retail Flexible Funding Model grant. Maintains the HACCP Plan and Variance documentation for all food facilities that require HACCP Plans or Variances. Assignments require the knowledge and interpretation of local ordinances, state regulations, and Bureau of Health policies. The employee routinely acts independently to complete assignments with the guidance of established policies and protocols.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Works under the direct supervision of the Environmental Field Services Manager.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

Monitors and occasionally distributes work to staff but does not exercise supervision over other positions.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

„ Reviews all new, change of ownership and renovation projects and supporting equipment data proposed for food service establishments, long term care and childcare facilities, public bathing places, and schools. „ Meets with prospective facility owners, provides preliminary feedback and assists applicants with understanding requirements. „ Maintains the HACCP Plan and Variance documentation for all food facilities that require HACCP Plans or Variances. „ Assists with grant applications, progress reports, documentation of deliverables and disbursements. „ Coordinates with other CED areas, specifically business development to ensure successful food establishments and facilitate assistance to struggling food establishments to ensure long term operation. „ Conducts presentations on environmental topics upon request and as part of grant deliverables. „ Organizes and manages time; works independently to meet program objectives. „ Utilizes laptop computers in the office to enter data and generate report documentation. „ Assists in the preparation of ordinances, regulations and administrative regulations related to grant funding. „ Monitors inspection and complaint completion rates and reports findings to the EFSM. „ Coordinate and lead all continuing education efforts. „ Use data and form skills to utilize ArcGIS tools effectively to enhance programming. „ Interact and provide quality and effective customer service with courtesy and understanding to our customers and citizens, and internal and external departments. „ Acquires, maintains, and demonstrates the public health core competency skill levels listed below: Aware ¡V Policy Development/Program Planning, Financial Planning, Leadership and Systems Thinking Knowledgeable ¡V Analytic Assessment, Community Dimensions of Practice, Basic Public Health Sciences Proficient ¡V Communication, Cultural Competency „ Performs related work as may be required. „ Special projects as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience:

(A) Bachelor¡¦s degree in environmental health or related field. (B) Experience (minimum four years) in environmental health related occupation. (C) Meets eligibility criteria for

NEHA REHS/RS

credential.

Necessary Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Possession of a motor vehicle operator's license issued by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED

Daily use of personal computer, copy machine, fax machine, telephone system and any other office related equipment.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is constantly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is required to walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is moderate.

SELECTION GUIDELINES

Formal application, rating of education and experience; oral interview and reference check; job related tests may be required. The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.