Sanitarian Program Administrator 1 (PN 20013788) - HYBRID

About Us:

Our mission at the Ohio Department of Health (ODH) is advancing the health and well-being of all Ohioans. Our agency is committed to building a modern, vibrant public health system that creates the conditions where all Ohioans flourish.

The Ohio Department of Health supports a hybrid teleworking model. This position may work a hybrid schedule at the discretion of the manager or supervisor, which will require occasional attendance in the office for training, meetings and other operational needs. Employees must reside within a reasonable distance to their assigned headquarters for compliance with workplace reporting requirements.

What You’ll Do:

The Bureau of Environmental Health and Radiation Protection is seeking an Environmental Health Administrator to supervise and lead staff in the performance of surveys, inspections, technical assistance and training functions for environmental health science and multi-disciplinary public health programs including swimming pools, manufactured home parks, recreational vehicle parks, recreation camps, marinas and bathing beaches. This position will:

• assist administrator in the development, implementation and evaluation of policies and procedures providing advice and guidance for uniform interpretation and application of federal and state laws and regulations governing environmental health and public health issues and makes complex, technical decisions on special problems
• review and prepare complex technical reports
• research and determine legal basis for policies under consideration
• solicit input, coordinate group meetings, give presentations and testify and draft language regarding rule development and other program improvement measures
• direct the development of training programs for environmental health science and other disciplines to build capacity of local public health agencies
• approve development and distribution of training materials, licenses, applications and other forms
• represent program and prepare and deliver presentations at meetings with industry personnel, organizations and other state and federal agencies

.What’s in it for you:

At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website! Our benefits package includes:

Medical Coverage

• Quality, affordable, and competitive medical benefits are offered through the available Ohio Med plans.

Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance

• Dental, vision, and basic life insurance premiums are free after completed eligibility period. Length of eligibility period is dependent on union representation.

Time Away From Work and Work/Life Balance

• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, and sick leave
• 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth/Adoption leave

Employee Development Funds

• The State of Ohio offers a variety of educational and professional development funding that varies based on whether you are a union-exempt employee or a union-represented employee.

Ohio Public Employees Retirement System

• OPERS is the retirement system for State of Ohio employees. The employee contributes 10% of their salary towards their retirement. The employer contributes an amount equal to 14% of the employee’s salary. Visit the OPERS website for more information.

Deferred Compensation

• The Ohio Deferred Compensation program is a 457(b) voluntary retirement savings plan. Visit the Ohio Deferred Compensation website for more information.

Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a Model Employer of Individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.

Certificate of registration as sanitarian-in-training or as sanitarian issued by Ohio State Board of Sanitarian Registration in accordance with Chapter 4736. of Ohio Revised Code, or eligible for registration as sanitarian or sanitarian-in-training in accordance with Chapter 4736. of Revised Code & must acquire certificate as registered sanitarian or sanitarian-in-training prior to engaging in practice of environmental health, but no later than 90 days from date of employment; in addition to preceding, must meet one of following options appropriate for area to be assigned:

Completion of undergraduate degree from accredited college or university, including at least 45 quarter or 30 semester units of science courses in areas of biology, chemistry, physics, geology, or mathematics & 42 mos. exp. in environmental health science position of which 6 mos. must have been in environmental health science specialty area(s) to be assigned; must be able to provide own transportation.

• Or completion of undergraduate degree from accredited college or university with core program in environmental health science & 30 months experience in environmental health science position of which 6 mos. must have been in environmental health specialty area(s) to be assigned; must be able to provide own transportation.

Knowledge of human or public relations; state & federal laws & agency policies, rules & regulations regarding environmental health science of assigned area; environmental health science or dairy science; general management; supervisory principles/techniques*; statistics; employee training & development*. Ability to deal with & understand most difficult classes of concepts; develop complex reports & position papers; prepare & deliver speeches before specialized audiences & general public; handle sensitive inquiries from & contacts with officials & general public; demonstrate physical fitness.

(*)Developed after employment.

ALL ANSWERS TO THE SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS MUST BE SUPPORTED BY THE WORK EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION PROVIDED ON YOUR CIVIL SERVICE APPLICATION.

Unless required by legislation, the selected candidate will begin at Pay Grade 14, Step 1 of the exempt Pay Range Schedule ($34.70 per hour), with an opportunity for pay increase after six months ($36.68) of satisfactory performance and then a yearly raise thereafter.

APPLICATION PROCEDURES:
All applicants must submit a completed Ohio Civil Service Application using the OHMS System. Paper applications will not be considered. Applicants must clearly indicate how they meet the minimum qualifications and/or position specific minimum qualifications. Applicants are also encouraged to document any experience, education and/or training related to the job duties above. An assessment of these criteria may be conducted to determine the applicants who are interviewed.

STATUS OF POSTED POSITION:

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The final candidate selected for this position will be required to undergo a criminal background check. Criminal convictions do not necessarily preclude an applicant from consideration for a position. An individual assessment of an applicant's prior criminal convictions will be made before excluding an applicant from consideration.

EDUCATIONAL TRANSCRIPT REQUIREMENTS:
Official educational transcripts are required for all post-high school educational accomplishments, coursework or degrees claimed on the application. Applicants will be required to submit an official transcript prior to receiving a formal offer of employment. Failure to provide transcripts within five (5) working days of being requested will cause the applicant to be eliminated from further consideration.

Please note that a transcript is considered "official" only if it is an original copy from the educational institution and includes an institutional watermark, ink stamp or embossed stamp. Transcripts printed from the institution's website will not be accepted. ODH reserves the right to assess the academic credibility of an educational entity's award of a putative degree.