Administrator - Oklahoma City-County Health Department

SUMMARY:This evolving position is located in the Operations Division with the Oklahoma City-County Health Department (OCCHD).  The employee is responsible for administering and supervising the Food Safety & Environmental Health Program for the Oklahoma City-County Health Department in alignment with state statutes, city/county ordinances and the Public Health Accreditation Board. This includes program assessment, establishing programmatic goals and maintaining the program budget. PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:This is a summary of the duties and responsibilities commonly found within this classification. All employees must maintain a commitment to the OCCHD's mission, vision and strategic goals.  This summary is not meant to be all-inclusive, thus, other related activities or tasks may be assigned. This position functions at the leadership level (Tier 3) as defined by the Council on Linkages Core Competencies for Public Health Professionals with a primary focus on the following Domains:Data Analytics and Assessment SkillsPolicy Development and Program Planning SkillsCommunication SkillsHealth Equity SkillsCommunity Partnership SkillsPublic Health Sciences SkillsLeadership and Systems Thinking Skills ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:Supervising employees, directly and through intermediate supervisors.Monitoring and evaluating employee performance, attendance, and leave utilization.Scheduling work assignments.Evaluating services and implementing quality assurance.Developing plans, goals and objectives for the program.Ensuring compliance with contract requirements.Negotiating contracts.Performing physical inspections.Collecting and analyzing data.Preparing reports and correspondence.Prepares annual budget.Serves on committees, task forces and other groups.Issuing citations for noncompliance with local, state and federal regulations.Providing technical assistance.Recommends referrals to community resources.Collaborates with other professionals involved with providing services to vendors/community.Provides instructions and training.Testifying in court.Driving to off-site locations to perform job duties.Completes required training in support of duties and responsibilities of this position.At the direction of OCCHD Chief Executive Officer and Public Health Officer or designee, the incumbent will be assigned a variety of specific job duties and responsibilities as a member of the OCCHD Emergency Preparedness and Response Program Team (i.e., Bioterrorism Response Program).  Also, as a member of the OCCHD Emergency Preparedness and Response Team, the incumbent is required to complete all necessary responder training and may be designated as a member of the first-responder team.In accordance with our designation of a PHAB Accredited health department and explicit commitment to a culture of continuous quality improvement, employees will receive Quality Improvement (QI) training deemed necessary by their supervisor. QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS:-Bachelor's or Master's degree in environmental health, environmental, physical, natural, or biological science or equivalent with at least 30 hours in physical or natural science, public or environmental health required-Five years of experience in an environmental health field required-One year of supervisory experience required-Valid Oklahoma driver license required-Three years as a Registered Professional Sanitarian and/or Registered Environmental Specialist certification required SKILLS AND ABILITIES:-Skill in communicating with persons of diverse backgrounds both orally and in writing using tact and diplomacy-Knowledge of work section-specific regulations and inspection methodology-Ability and willingness to use a personal computer and required software-Ability and willingness to maintain confidentiality-Ability and willingness to develop and maintain effective working relationships-Ability and willingness to follow safe working practices and procedures-Ability and willingness to follow established policies and procedures-Ability and willingness to assume responsibility for work product WORKING CONDITIONS:-Primarily indoors in climate-controlled environment, however, may be required to work out of doors in all kinds of weather during emergency or exercise situation-No smoking or use of non-smoking tobacco products is allowed at anytime while conducting agency business or in agency vehicles-No use of cell phones or the use of electronic wireless communications devices used to write, send or read a text-based communication while driving a motor vehicle on agency business-May be required to deal with hostile persons-May be occasionally exposed to toxic/caustic chemicals, aerosols, hazardous materials or emissions, or infectious agents when performing inspections or special projects-May occasionally be subject to walking over rough terrain-May be required to wear protective equipment weighing up to 100 pounds-OSHA category: performs tasks that involve no exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissues PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:-Arm/hand steadiness and digital dexterity enough to operate a keyboard and testing equipment-Vision enough to read hand- or machine-generated documents, journal articles and daily reports, as well as print on a computer monitor-Speech and hearing enough to communicate with others, both via telephone and face-to-face-Flexibility and coordination enough to operate a motor vehicle-Flexibility and coordination enough to bend, stoop, stand, walk and to crawl to perform tasks such as walking over uneven terrain or reaching over or around equipment/machinery-Strength enough to lift and carry objects weighing 35 pounds such as testing equipment WORKING RELATIONSHIPS:This position requires frequent contact other employees to exchange information. Frequent external contact with local, state and county officials at all levels, clients, and various private owners and operators to exchange information and/or provide technical assistance. SUPERVISION GIVEN AND RECEIVED/ACCOUNTABILITY:The employee is under the supervision of the Division Manager with work product subject to review.  The incumbent has supervisory responsibilities for the Food Safety & Environmental Health Program.  This position is directly accountable for budget, money, and materials for the operation of the program, and the incumbent makes recommendations which result in the expenditure of significant funds. OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:-Must have an operating vehicle available for use when field duties are required-May be required to take the smallpox vaccination, and other vaccinations or inoculations, as a member of the first-responder team-May be required to work occasional evenings and weekends due to job responsibilities-May be required to become forklift certified BENEFITS:As an employee of the Oklahoma City-County Health Department, you will enjoy comprehensive benefits which consists of:15 days per year of annual leave15 days per year of sick leave15 paid holidays annuallyA comprehensive health insurance package – medical, dental, vision, life insurance, dependent life insurance, and flexible medical spending accountA generous benefit allowance to offset the cost of insurance premiums for employees and their eligible dependents.Retirement plans: Defined Contribution Plan and 457 Deferred Compensation Plan Interested candidates should apply online at www.occhd.org.  Select Careers at the top of the web page, select Current Jobs, select the position you are applying for, and select "apply".  You will be directed to our Career Center.  Get started by uploading your resume with your profile.  Otherwise, click "skip" to continue.  The first step is to register with the Career Center, again you will click on apply for an active position. You may search for open positions by name or select "show all positions."  You may select "view" to read the details regarding the position.  Again, you will click on "apply now".   You will be directed to the second step of the application process.  Please complete the entire application.  Do not substitute a resume for your employment history.  You may attach a cover letter, resume, and an official transcript, if applicable.  You will save and complete your application.  You will be directed to the final step of answering job specific questions, if applicable.  Once you have finished the process, you should receive a message stating, "Successfully applied".  You will also receive an email stating your application has been received for the position you selected.  If you do not receive this message, then there has been a step not completed.  You will need to review your record. The position will be open for 21 days or until filled.  Please be advised that applications will periodically be considered, as such this position could be filled any time before the closing date. Successful candidate subject to background check, reference verification and drug screening. AA/EOE