Environmental Health Supervisor, Austin Public Health

Job Description:

Environmental Health Supervisor, Austin Public Health

Description

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Under general direction, supervises personnel engaged in implementing the environmental health programs by conducting inspections, investigations, and public education in the enforcement of public health protection laws, codes, ordinances and regulations. Coordinates environmental health program activities and may conduct inspections in specialty areas. Assists in the development and implementation of policies, procedures and systems.

Job Description:

Purpose:

Under general direction, this position supervises personnel engaged in implementing the environmental health programs by conducting inspections, investigations, and public education in the enforcement of public health protection laws, codes, ordinances and regulations. Coordinates environmental health program activities and may conduct inspections in specialty areas. Assists in the development and implementation of policies, procedures and systems.

Duties, Functions and Responsibilities:

Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.

• Supervises Environmental Health Services field officers in the performance of daily inspection and investigation activities.
  
• Reviews daily inspection and investigation reports for compliance with policies and protocols.
  
• Reviews case documents and notices of violation for municipal and county criminal court compliance actions.
  
• Provides second opinion and on site verification on establishment/facility permit suspensions and closures.
  
• Provides assistance in developing and monitoring division/program budget and expenditures.
  
• Develops division/program policies and standard operating procedures.
  
• Coordinates division/program inspection and investigation activities with outside agencies and other City departments.
  
• Provide HACCP plans and Variance Requests documents for compliance with State and Local laws and codes.
  
• Technical advice and assistance to citizens, contractors, departments, management.
  
• Develops and conducts on-going in-service training presentations and programs.
  
• Provides supervision over investigation of consumer/citizen complaints and subsequent compliance actions.
  
• Attends public meetings and cross-departmental meetings as Environmental Health representative.
  
• May conducts inspections and investigations in a variety of settings (i.e. food handling and drinking establishments, solid waste disposal sites, day care centers, public schools, swimming pools, rodent and vector control, harborage and vegetation control) for the purposes of protecting the public health and safety.
  
• Develops and draft routine correspondence, legal documents, i.e. contracts, regulations, ordinance amendments, resolutions, etc.
  
• Develops and conducts public information & education programs.
  
• Prioritizes projects and work activities.
  

Responsibilities - Supervisor and/or Leadership Exercised:

Responsible for the full range of supervisory duties, including managing employee performance through selection, planning, coaching, training, evaluating, and disciplining direct reports, to include recommendation for dismissal.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.

• Knowledge of public health and safety best practices, policies and procedures.
  
• Knowledge of basic accounting and/or bookkeeping procedures.
  
• Knowledge of supervisory and management techniques.
  
• Skill in communicating orally and in writing
  
• Skill in determining needs gathering, analyzing and presenting data to provide accurate information.
  
• Skill in identifying and assessing potential process improvements.
  
• Ability to establish and maintain professional relationships with internal and external customers.
  
• Ability to resolve complex problems or situations requiring the exercise of good judgment.
  
• Ability to understand and explain industry trends, processes, and procedures.
  

Minimum Qualifications:

• Graduation with a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with at least thirty (30) semester hours of natural or basic Science.
  
• Four (4) years of experience in the Environmental Health field, one (1) year of which was in a lead or supervisory capacity.
  
• Master's degree in a related field may substitute for two (2) years of the required experience.
  

Licenses and Certifications Required:

• Valid Texas Class C Driver License.
  
• State of Texas Professional Sanitarian Registration OR
  
• Credentialed as an Environmental Health Specialist/ Registered Sanitarian (REHS/RS) by the National Environmental Health Association (NEHA) with the ability to obtain a Texas Registered Sanitarian license within six (6) months of acceptance of position.
  

Notes to Candidate:

Position Overview:

The Supervisor of Environmental Health Officers for the Environmental Health Services Division. This includes providi8ng leadership, conducting SSPR evaluations, interviewing candidates for new EHO positions, and overseeing the discipline and training of field inspectors. This position specifically administers daily operations of the Travis County/ILA Program which includes regulating and providing evaluation of consumer health food programs, mobile food establishments, temporary food establishments, flea markets, mass gathering and outdoor music festivals, pools and spas, and conducting public nuisance complaint investigations and public nuisance abatement for such matters as high grass and weeds, improper disposal of waste, junk and abandoned vehicles on private property, exposed wastewater/sewage, and sub-standard housing. Furthermore, this supervisor must provide timely reporting of program performance measures, drafting of policies and standard operating procedures and review and approval of all inspections, and compliance actions for violation of City, County and State Health and Safety Codes.

Salary:

Min $29.23 - Mid $36.54

Location:

RLC Rutherford Campus

Hours:

Monday - Friday

Hours may vary

APH Information:

• This position supports Austin Public Health’s Mission and Core Purpose identified in the Austin Public Health Strategic Plan .
  
• Departmental Competencies related to the position can be found on Austin Public Health’s website .
  

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Immunization Requirement:

• Due to high-risk areas, Austin Public Health employees must comply with the department’s immunization policy.
  

Regarding your application:

• Incomplete applications will not be considered.
  
• Qualifying education experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities must be clearly stated on your application. Resumes are welcome, but we do not use any information provided on your resume to qualify and refer you to the hiring department.
  
• Work experience listed must include a month, year, and a verifiable Supervisor or Human Resources phone number.
  
• Each individual who submits an Application as provided in the Municipal Civil Service Rules and meets the Minimum Qualifications for a Competitive Position shall be considered a Candidate for that Position. Employees in Good Standing who are candidates within the Department or division that the Position resides in and who meet the Minimum and Preferred Qualifications (if any) of the Position will be included in the initial interview.
  

Additional Information:

• When public health responds to an emergency, you may be assigned activities that are outside your regular job description. This may involve responding at any time, including nights and weekends, with possible deployment to locations other than Austin Public Health.
  
• This position is eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSF) Program. This federal program is intended to encourage individuals to work in public service by forgiving the balance of their federal student loans. To qualify, the individual must have made 120 qualifying payments while employed by a qualifying employer.
  

If you are selected to interview:

• Military/Veterans must provide a copy of their DD214 at the time of the initial interview to receive military/veteran interview preference
  
• This position will require a pre-employment Criminal Background Investigation (CBI).
  
• If you are identified as a top candidate, verification of your education, which may include High School graduation or GED, undergraduate, and/or graduate degrees, will be required.
  

Electronic Notification to Applications:

• Applicants will be notified via e-mail to communicate important information related to the status of their application as part of an ongoing effort to increase operational efficiency, promote a green environment, and minimize delays and costs.
  
• Please ensure that the email address and contact information you provide are current, secure, and readily accessible to you. We will not be responsible in any way if you do not receive our e-mails or fail to check your inbox in a timely manner.
  
• Applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. Please note that the Department may close the job posting at any time after 7 days
  
• When public health responds to an emergency, you may be assigned activities outside your job description. This may involve responding anytime, including nights and weekends, with possible deployment to locations other than the Austin Public Health.
  
• This position is eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSF) Program. This federal program is intended to encourage individuals to work in public service by forgiving the balance of their federal student loans.
  

Travel:

If you are selected for this position and meet the Driver Safety Standards in the City of Austin Driver Safety Program, you may drive when necessary to multiple locations as part of your regular job duties. Otherwise, you are responsible for getting to and from these locations.

Tobacco-free Workplace

The City of Austin is a tobacco-free workplace. Use of tobacco products and/or e-cigarettes is not permitted on any City of Austin worksite- including construction sites, parking lots, garages, or in personal vehicles parked on the premises Box.

Important Note to Applicants:
Please be aware that the Job Posting Close Date reflects the final day to apply, but the posting will close at 11:59 PM the day before the date listed. All application steps, including attachments and submission, must be fully completed before that time.

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EEO Statement for City of Austin:

The City of Austin will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, creed, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, age, religion, veteran status, disability, or sexual orientation. In addition, the City will not discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of an individual's AIDS, AIDS Related Complex, or HIV status; nor will the City discriminate against individuals who are perceived to be at risk of HIV infection, or who associate with individuals who are believed to be at risk.

City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you require reasonable accommodation during the application process or have a question regarding an essential job function, please call (512) 974-3210 or Texas Relay by dialing 7-1-1.

Closing Date/Time: 2025-10-31