Assistant Director of Environmental Health (Regulatory Compliance Manager)

CAREER DESCRIPTION

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH
(Regulatory Compliance Manager)

SALARY INFORMATION

In addition to performance-based merit increases, this position is scheduled to receive salary range increases on the following dates:

Effective June 27, 2025 - 4.0% increase

Salary may be negotiable within the range listed above, based on position requirements and successful candidate’s qualifications, subject to appropriate authorization.

OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

This recruitment is open to the public for a minimum of five (5) business days and will close on Friday, July 26, 2024, 11:59pm (PST). Applicants are encouraged to apply while time permits.

The open eligible list established by this recruitment will be used to fill current and future Regulatory Compliance Manager positions. This recruitment may also be used to fill positions in similar and/or lower classifications throughout the County.

HEALTH CARE AGENCY
The County of Orange , Health Care Agency (HCA) is a dynamic organization dedicated to creating and supporting an environment that promotes the achievement of optimal individual, family and community health. Under the leadership of the Agency Director, a dynamic executive team with an organizational structure comprised of five (5) service areas - Administrative Services, Behavioral Health Services, Correctional Health Services, Public Health Services, and Specialized Medical Services is committed to meeting the health needs of the diverse Orange County community.

ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH DIVISION
The Environmental Health Division is comprised of multiple programs aimed toward protecting the health and safety of Orange County residents and visitors from harmful conditions in the environment. Staff enforce laws and regulations and emphasize education to assist businesses and communities with creating and maintaining healthy and safe communities. Environmental Health programs include Food and Pool Safety, Hazardous Materials Surveillance and Mitigation, Solid Waste, Medical Waste, Body Art, Water Quality and Ocean Water Protection.

THE OPPORTUNITY
Reporting to the Director of Environmental Health Services of Public Health Services and Health Care Agency Health Officer (HO), the Assistant Director of Environmental Health will manage and oversee various programs and staffing resources.
The position requires a high-energy person with strong leadership skills and outstanding interpersonal and communication skills.

As the Assistant Director over Environmental Health Services, the incumbent will:

• Oversee day to day operations of division programs and provides guidance to direct reports through regular supervisory meetings
• Establish division wide goals and conduct ongoing program evaluations to assure goals are met
• Coordinate budgeting, strategic financial planning, and manage the preparation of Division budget and fee schedules
• Interact extensively and develop effective positive working relationships with elected officials, the media, county and city management, and officials from Federal, State and other governmental agencies
• Set performance objectives for division programs and oversees various IT management information systems
• Provide clear, direct and timely feedback to staff in an open accessible environment
• Prepare Staff Performance Evaluations and provide coaching and feedback
• Manage various types of government grants and contracts
  
  

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS & CORE COMPETENCIES
The ideal candidate will possess a bachelor's degree or higher in Public Health, Environmental Health, or in a related field. Additionally, the ideal candidate will possess five (5) years of progressively increasing levels of successful leadership experience in an Environmental Health or related program. Furthermore, the ideal candidate will possess one (1) year of experience managing supervisory staff with oversight of multiple environmental programs.

In addition to the above, the ideal candidate will possess the following:

Environmental Health Knowledge | Experience

• Extensive knowledge of public health programs and requirements as well as possessing a public safety background
• Thorough knowledge of interpreting statutes, regulations, policies, and Division goals
• Knowledge of information technology process and database systems used for measuring productivity and providing the public with consumer information
• Ability to properly assess public health situations and provide the appropriate response

Leadership | Supervisory Skills

• Ability to effectively lead a high-performing, results-oriented team in achieving organizational goals, while skillfully managing competing needs and objectives
• Leadership skills to manage the performance of staff to enhance the team
• Ability to empower staff to achieve short and long-term goals

Oral | Written Communication Skills

• Ability to provide complex information and requests in a clear, concise, logical, and persuasive manner both orally and in writing
• Ability to work and communicate with various levels of an organization
• Provide effective communication to staff and management, both verbally and in writing

Relationship Building | Interpersonal Skills

• Collaboratively work with other supervisors and managers to meet Division goals and objectives
• Ability to interact with elected officials, agency and county management, a variety of public and private organizations, city, state, and federal agencies, business owners, as well as academic institutions, County Counsel, District Attorney, and the general public and media

Strategic Planning | Organizational Skills

• Understands the process of fiscal and revenue planning and management within a governmental setting
• Ability to efficiently and effectively plan and manage the preparation, submittal and approval of organizational budgets and fee schedules
• Ability to obtain and manage program grants and contracts
• Knowledge of assessing staffing needs and the appropriate allocation of resources

SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS
Possession of a valid certificate as a Registered Environmental Health Specialist (REHS) issued by the State of California is required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Please click here to learn more about the minimum qualifications for the Regulatory Compliance Manager position.

PHYSICAL, MENTAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
Click here to learn more about the Physical & Mental Requirements as well as the Environmental Conditions for the Regulatory Compliance Manager classification.

RECRUITMENT PROCESS
Human Resource Services (HRS) will screen all application materials to identify qualified applicants. After screening, qualified applicants will be referred to the next step and notified of all further procedures applicable to their status in the competition.

Structured Oral interview (Weighted 100%)
Applicants will be interviewed and rated by a panel of Subject Matter Experts (SMEs). Each applicant's rating will be based on responses to a series of structured questions designed to elicit the applicant's qualifications for the job.

Based on the Department's needs, the selection procedures listed above may be modified. All applicants will be notified of any changes in the selection procedure.

Eligible List
Once the assessments have been completed, HRS will establish an eligible list of candidates. Candidates placed on the eligible list may be referred to a selection interview to be considered for present and future vacancies.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

EMAIL NOTIFICATION
Email is the primary form of notification during the recruitment process. Please ensure your correct email address is included in our application and use only one email account.

NOTE: User accounts are established for one person only and should not be shared with another person. Multiple applications with multiple users may jeopardize your status in the recruitment process for any positions for which you apply.

Applicants will be notified regarding their status as the recruitment proceeds via email through the GovernmentJobs.com site. Please check your email folders, including spam/junk folders, and/or accept emails ending with "governmentjobs.com" and "ocgov.com." If your email address should change, please update your profile at www.governmentjobs.com .

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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For specific information pertaining to this recruitment, please contact Liza Butler at (714) 834-2069 or Ebutler@ochca.com .

EEO INFORMATION

Orange County, as an equal employment opportunity employer, encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.

Administrative Management *
In addition to the County's standard suite of benefits -- such as a variety of health plan options, sick and vacation time and paid holidays -- we also offer an excellent array of benefits such as:

• Retirement: Benefits are provided through the Orange County Employees' Retirement System (OCERS). Please go to the following link to find out more about Defined Benefit Pensions and OCERS Plan Types/Benefits.
  http://www.ocers.org/active-member-information .
• Paid Leave: Twelve holidays per year plus sick and vacation time
• Health & Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts
• Dental Insurance: County pays 100% of employee and dependent premiums
• Paid Life Insurance: $100,000 life insurance policy
• Paid Accidental & Death and Dismemberment Insurance: $100,000 AD&D insurance policy
• Paid Short & Long Term Disability insurance programs
• 457 Defined Contribution Program

*Effective 07/01/20, management employees who are sworn Public Safety Managers receive health insurance benefits through the AOCDS Medical Benefit Plans.

Click here for information about benefits offered to County of Orange employees.

Closing Date/Time: 7/26/2024 11:59 PM Pacific

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