Environmental Health Manager

Protecting the Individual, the Public, and the Environment

The Department of Resource Management is a comprehensive agency comprised of the Environmental Health Services, Building and Safety, Planning Services, Public Works, Parks and Administrative Services Divisions and Delta Water Activities. The department provides for the well-being of Solano County's present and future residents and the public at-large through administration and implementation of Federal, State, and Local laws and policies pertaining to environmental health, building construction, land use planning, transportation and recreation.

The Environmental Health Services Division is responsible for protecting public health and the environment by implementing environmental health programs in three broad areas:

• The Consumer Protection Program which provides assistance for consumer-oriented facilities such as those related to retail food or recreational health programs.
• The Technical Services Program which ensures proper liquid and solid waste disposal, land uses, and water supply. 
• The Hazardous Materials Program which helps businesses meet hazardous materials storage and disposal requirements and fuel tank operation.

To learn more about the Department of Resource Management, please visit:
http://www.solanocounty.com/depts/rm/default.asp

The Environmental Health Manager plans, organizes and directs the work of the Environmental Health Services Division and its environmental health programs to ensure a safe and clean environment by maintaining public and private compliance with federal, state and local laws and regulations regarding environmental health. In this position you would be responsible for assisting with budget development and maintenance, fee recommendations, and grant management. Additionally, the Environmental Health Manager develops and implements operational policy for the division, enforcing local, state, and federal laws.

The ideal candidate will possess and practice the following competencies:

• Understanding, interpreting, and ensuring compliance with laws and regulations
  
• Applying technical subject matter to the job
  
• Engaging effectively in dialogue & formally delivering information to groups
  
• Establishing rapport and maintaining mutually productive relationships
  
• Prioritizing the use of fiscal and material resources to maximize organizational effectiveness
  

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Experience: Three (3) years of experience in the field of Environmental Health regulation and enforcement, two of which include lead/supervisory experience and extensive public contact.

Education: A Bachelor’s degree is required from an accredited college or university, preferably in Environmental Health, Chemistry, Biology or a closely related field.

Special Requirement: Must have a valid California registration as an Environmental Health Specialist.

To view the full job description please visit:
http://www.solanocounty.com/civicax/filebank/blobdload.aspx?blobid=15795

Solano County offers a cafeteria-style medical package with health benefits, offered through CalPERS. The County contribution for family coverage for the 2021 calendar year is $1,586.60 per month. The County offers a cash back provision for those who choose employee-only or who waive medical insurance coverage. The County may offer a supplemental contribution for employees enrolled in Employee plus Two or More coverage.

Dental and vision insurances for the employee and eligible dependents are paid 100% by the County.

Solano County participates in CalPERS retirement and contributes to Social Security. 

The County observes 12 full day fixed and 2 half day fixed paid holidays per year. Additionally, employees in this bargaining unit receive 2 floating paid holidays per year. 

Vacation is accrued at approximately 10 days per year for the first 3 years.

Sick leave accrues at approximately 12 days per year.

Effective July 1 of each year, employees are granted 80 hours of Administrative Leave.

Employees in this class are also eligible to receive an additional 2.5% longevity pay, per level, after the completion of continuous service at 10, 20, 25, 30 and 35 years. Employees may receive credit for prior years of service employed with California cities, counties, joint power authorities, and other special districts as approved by the Director of Human Resources and the County Administrator.

To view the benefits for a regular position, please visit: http://www.solanocounty.com/civicax/filebank/blobdload.aspx?blobid=18189

Extra-help employees who work less than 29 hours per week do not typically receive or accrue benefits of regular employees during their period of employment. All extra-help employees accrue .034 hours of Sick Leave for every full hour worked.

To view the benefits for this extra-help position, please visit: http://www.solanocounty.com/civicax/filebank/blobdload.aspx?blobid=21216

CULTURE OF LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT

Solano County is committed to “Invest In and For the Future” by providing training resources to encourage employee professional development and growth within our organization. While employed with Solano County, employees have the opportunity to pursue their career goals, interests, and develop the competencies on the Solano County Leadership Development Model by participating in the following programs:

• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Annual Education Fair
• County Mentoring Program
• Leadership Academy
• Supervisory Trainings
• Skill Development Trainings
• Self-paced learning opportunities

Based on the information provided in the application documents, the qualified applicants will be invited for further examination. All applicants meeting the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the examination. The selection process will consist of an initial application screening and a oral interview. Information contained herein does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract.

All potential new hires and employees considered for promotion to management, confidential positions or unrepresented positions will be subject to a background and reference check after contingent job offer is accepted.  These provisions are subject to change.

RETIREES - Solano County invites all to apply for positions; however pursuant to Government Code Section 21221(h) and 21224, hiring restrictions may apply to California Public Sector Pension Plan Retirees.

This Supplemental Questionnaire will be used to determine applicants’ qualifications for this position and whether they will continue in the recruitment process; therefore, applicants are encouraged to answer all questions thoroughly and completely.  Omitted information will not be considered or assumed.  Applicants who have no experience in a specific area are recommended to state "no experience in this area" instead of leaving the space blank.

Located 45 miles northeast of San Francisco and 45 miles southwest of Sacramento, Solano County is home to rolling hills, waterfronts and fertile farmland.

Solano offers a blend of agriculture, corporate business, cultural venues, festivals and events, and provides residents with many recreation and entertainment choices. The County is also home to Travis Air Force Base.

With its strategic location, affordable housing, natural resources, responsible land use planning, and attractive quality of life, Solano County is a great place to live, learn, work and play.

County Population (January 2012): 413,786

The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute an expressed or implied contract.  Any provision contained in this bulletin may be modified or revoked without notice.

SOLANO COUNTY IS AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER