ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH COORDINATOR/SUPERVISOR - Bladen County, NC : Job Details

Salary: $64,818.00 - $70,629.00 AnnuallyLocation : Elizabethtown, NCJob Type: Full-TimeJob Number: 25-00218Department: HealthDivision: Health EnvironmentalOpening Date: 02/04/2025 DESCRIPTION Provides professional environmental health work involving the promotion of public health through education, surveillance, consultation, inspection, and enforcement of State, Local, and Federal environmental health laws and regulations. Supervises the operation of the Environmental Health Section and the Animal Control Section of the Health Department. General supervision is received from the Health Director who reviews work through periodic conferences and evaluations of reports submitted. DUTIES

• Administers environmental health programs in accordance with local and state laws and regulations. These programs include on-site wastewater, food, lodging, and institutional sanitation, child care center sanitation, childhood lead poisoning prevention, public swimming pool, tattoo parlor, private well water and migrant housing.
• Provides administrative and technical supervision for Environmental Health staff as well as the Animal Control Staff.
• Provides recommendations for expenditures on equipment, training, etc.
• Provides in-service training and professional development of the environmental health staff.
• Organizes and directs work on a daily as well as quarterly schedule for all personnel.
• Reviews work of fellow environmental health specialists and clerk by working on the job with them as well as follow-up work with those who have been served by the staff.
• Provides resolution of grievances, counseling and disciplining of subordinates in the Environmental Health Staff and Animal Control Staff is handled on a one-to-one basis.
• Ensures the rules and laws set forth by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources, Division of Environmental Health, Environmental Health Section be followed very accurately, to avoid a breach in the security of the public health.
• Prepares and maintains a variety of records and reports.
• Performs related duties as assigned. Duties may also include Preparedness activities/directives as assigned by Supervisor /Health Director or Director of Nursing.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Thorough knowledge of environmental health laws, rules and procedures.
• Thorough knowledge of the geographical makeup of the County.
• Thorough knowledge of sanitary food handling procedures and food-borne illnesses.
• Thorough knowledge of biological and environmental chemistry as they apply to environmental health programs being administered.
• Comprehensive knowledge of the duties and responsibilities of an Environmental Health Specialist.
• General knowledge of office administration and management.
• Ability to develop and express ideas and opinions concisely, comprehensively and clearly in oral or written form.
• Ability to plan for and supervise the work of assigned staff.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret engineering plans and drawings concerning construction and installation of septic systems and well placements.
• Ability to analyze and comprehend a wide variety of technical and administrative regulations, records, and reports.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment and deal tactfully with a wide range of public contacts while enforcing public health laws and regulations.
• Ability to independently plan and schedule work activities.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with relevant publics.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS Completion of a 4-year degree from an accredited college or university with a minimum of 30 semester hours of biological or physical sciences. A minimum of 2 years' experience as an Environmental Health Specialist to qualify as a Registered Sanitarian.Special Requirements

• Valid North Carolina Driver's License
• Registered as an Environmental Health Specialist by the N.C. State Board of Environmental Health Specialist Examiners.

This classification specification has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to perform the job. Bladen County reserves the right to assign or otherwise modify the duties assigned to this classification.BLADEN COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY /AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYERBladen County prides itself on having a competitive, productive workforce. For our full time employees Bladen County offers a wide range of benefits, including healthcare, supplemental plans and retirement programs and (12) twelve paid holidays. HealthWe offer the NC State Health Plan Blue Cross and Blue Shield Medical Insurance. Employee has the option to elect to purchase 80/20 or 70/30 plan.Voluntary PlansEmployees may choose from a variety of plans arranged through Sun Life. These include Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity plans, Dental, and Vision plans. In addition we offer Short-term disability and Probenefits FSA (Flex Spending Account). Life InsuranceThe County provides $10,000 Basic Life insurance for employees. An employee may choose to purchase additional voluntary term life insurance. RetirementWe participate on the N.C. Local Government Employees' Retirement System. Employees are required to contribute 6% of gross wages toward their account. 401(k) and 457 are supplemental retirement plans administered by Prudential. Vacation LeaveEmployees accrue annual leave monthly and may use accrued leave upon approval after the probationary period is completed. Years of service transferred from eligible NC Governmental Agencies (written documentation required) and the employee's work schedule are used to determine the rate of earning.Petty LeaveEmployees earn fourteen (14) hours per calendar year. May use in increments of 15 minutes. Leave is pro-rated based as of date of hire in the first calendar year of employment. Petty leave must be used within the calendar year.Longevity PayThe County offers longevity pay to employees with 5 years of continuous service. 01 This position requires the ability to work during natural disaster events like hurricanes or snow storms? Are you willing to accept these working conditions?

• Yes
• No

02 Do you have a Valid North Carolina Driver's License?

• Yes
• No

03 Are you registered with the NC State Board of Environmental Health?

• Yes
• No

04 How many years of supervisory experience do you have? 05 How many years of experience do you have as an Environmental Health specialist? Required Question