Environmental Health Director
$58,450–$83,254 year
HybridHardin, Montana, United States
Job Summary
Conduct statutory duties assigned by the local Health Officer, including epidemiological investigations, seizure of potentially harmful items, and disaster mitigation during public health emergencies. Lead, implement, and monitor the Big Horn County strategic plan while managing the department's annual budget with Board approval. Perform quality health inspections on state licensed facilities annually and upon complaints, assisting with animal bites, locating animals, and quarantining them. Propose and advocate for public and environmental health policies with local elected officials and the state legislature. Serve as a liaison to the Montana Department of Environmental Quality and Public Health and Human Services, and act as the department's lead spokesperson for media relations during emergencies. Maintain Registered Sanitarian accreditation and participate in negotiations regarding collective bargaining agreements.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degrees with microbiology and biology courses
- Registered Sanitarian license through the State of Montana
- Registered Environmental Health Specialist license through the National Environmental Health Association
- Subdivision Contracted Reviewer certificate for State reviewed subdivisions with the Montana Department of Environmental Quality
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in environmental health
- Immunization or proof of immunity to certain infectious diseases
- TB test
- Valid Montana driver's license with no major violations within the last 5 years
- Ability to work with very minor supervision
- Flexible working hours to accommodate for truck wrecks and health inspections that are not open during normal business hours which may include early mornings, late evenings, or middle-of-the-night call outs
- Thorough knowledge of public health practice, epidemiology, communicable disease control, budgeting, personnel management, strategic planning, population health, determinants of health, biology and microbiology, and health equity
- Extensive understanding of applicable local and state laws and regulations, including community engagement, public health policy, accreditation requirements, and disaster preparation
- Considerable knowledge of decision-making processes, regulatory implementation, and enforcement, particularly related to health and environmental laws
- Working knowledge of community agencies, and public health workforce competencies
- Proficient in technology and software for budgeting, word processing, presentations, GPS and GIS software
- Strong skill in data collection, interpretation, non-degradation, and public speaking
- Capable of managing remote meetings and producing high-quality reports and presentations
- Ability to lead a large, complex organization and attract and retain a talented workforce
- Expertise in interpreting technical and legal regulations and effectively communicating them
- Ability to solve problems collaboratively and manage competing priorities
- Strong written and oral communication skills, including the ability to present public and environmental health information clearly
- Ability to appear and be an expert witness or testify in court trials for matters pertaining to public health, environmental health, or criminal matters
- Be able and certified to teach and proctor ServSafe Food Manager training to the community members
- Maintain Registered Sanitarian accreditation as determined by the Montana Department of Labor and Industry
- Remains on-call at all times for truck wrecks involving the Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act, or Public Health emergencies
- Attendance at off-site meetings and Continuing Education trainings as necessary, with potential night and weekend meetings and frequent out-of-town travel
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