Job Information
CITY OF COLUMBIA Environmental Health and Safety Manager in Columbia, Missouri
Job Description
The purpose of this job is to provide leadership and strategic direction to the Environmental Health and Animal Control units and the Public Health and Emergency Preparedness program including planning, organizing, directing and coordinating the delivery of services for the City of Columbia and Boone County.
Essential Functions:
Supervises, manages, and evaluates assigned employees and makes decisions about hiring, and discipline of employees; prioritizes and assigns work; develops and oversees employee work schedules and approves time away from work; provides and/or facilitates employee training and development; addresses employee concerns and/or problems; counsels and/or disciplines as appropriate; completes employee performance appraisals; determines or makes recommendations regarding new hire salaries; and acts as liaison between employees and management.
Provides strategic direction for environmental health and safety activities.
Ensures compliance with local, state, and federal standards.
Manages contracts and funds, writes grants, and compiles reports. Ensures compliance with rules and regulations.
Prepares and assesses division budget; reviews and approves division expenditures and revenues; develops and manages grant applications, projects, and budgets.
Develops and implements division policies and procedures. Reviews, drafts, and revises ordinances. Evaluates and promotes continuous improvement in performance and outcomes.
Prepares and maintains records and reports.
Conducts and oversees community education and outreach.
Regular attendance is a necessary and essential function.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Education and Experience(
An equivalent combination of education, training and experience will be considered):
Education and Experience
Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Health, Health Sciences, Animal Science, Public Health, or related field.
5 to 7 years' experience in public health, , emergency preparedness, animal control, environmental health, or related field.
Licenses or Certifications
- Valid drivers license.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Knowledge of:
Applicable city, county, state and federal codes and ordinances.
Grant and contract administration processes and procedures.
General office practices and administrative procedures, records management and administration techniques and procedures.
Managerial best practices and methods.
Common business software applications such as Microsoft Office.
Skill in:
Communicating verbally and in writing to meet the needs of the audience
Collecting, organizing, and analyzing complex and/or technical data.
Managing time effectively.
Monitoring and assessing the performance of employees or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
Ability to:
Effectively plan and delegate the work of others and to train and/or supervise the work of others
Handle difficult and stressful situations with professional composure and maintain effective interpersonal relationships
Exercise sound judgment in making critical decisions.
Prepare and present reports.
Regularly use a computer, software, phone and related office equipment.
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