Deputy Director for Environmental Health

ABOUT THE POSITION

Riverside County Department of Environmental Health is currently seeking its next Deputy Director who will oversee the District Environmental Services Division. This division consists of: Retail Food, Recreational Water, Food and Pool Plan Check, Organized Camps, Mobilehome Parks, Retail Tobacco, and Vector Control Services. DES also responds to household garbage and sewage complaints.

In this role you will be responsible for establishing the annual budget, monitoring revenue/expenditures monthly, work closely with Human Resources personnel and making recommendations as necessary to improve the District Environmental Services Division. This assignment will also be responsible for the effective implementation of the programs mentioned. In this position you will be expected to work closely with fellow Environmental Health Deputy Directors and the Director to accomplish goals that the department has established.

Candidates with relevant experience are highly encouraged to apply.

This class has been designated At-Will by the Board of Supervisors, in accordance with the provisions provided under Article 6, Section 601E (2) of the County Management Resolution and serves at the pleasure of their respective Department Head.

This class has been deemed eligible for the Performance Recognition Plan as set forth under Article 3, Section 311(B) of the County Management Resolution. Program eligibility requires employees to be in a leadership position, manage other employees or programs, and have significant influence on the achievement of organizational objectives.

Meet the Team!

The Riverside County Department of Environmental Health is a multifaceted department dedicated to protecting the health of people and the environment in Riverside County. Their mission, “to enhance the quality of life in Riverside County,” is accomplished through a dedicated staff of professionals including licensed and/or certified inspectors overseeing and enforcing numerous programs, from food facility inspections to hazardous waste designed to protect both the public and the environment.

EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Plan, organize, coordinate, monitor, review, and evaluate the activities and performance of assigned departments and programs to assure their effective and efficient operation; assist in the development of goals, objectives and policies for assigned areas; assist in the development and implementation of operating and administrative policies; review and study changes in legal and procedural requirements which affect programs, implementing necessary changes in department or agency operations; perform special studies as assigned by the Director; assume total responsibility for assigned special projects and provide periodic status reports.

• Select, assign, and direct subordinate supervisors, and evaluate their performance; act on the Director’s behalf as assigned.

• Participate in program planning and preparation of the annual department budget and monitor expenditures against the budget; assure the development and maintenance of revenue and cost controls to maintain compliance with budget; prepare work load statistics and fee studies; may negotiate service contracts with organizations and agencies.

• Interact with members of the Board of Supervisors and their staff regarding community issues, problems, regulated facilities, and constituent complaints; conduct public presentations at Board meetings, city council meetings, and community and social interest groups; speak before other professional and community groups; may chair or otherwise coordinate public advisory committees and represent the Department at state and local committees, taskforces, and work groups regarding various issues.

• Develop and promote effective working relationships with other County departments, local, regional, and state agencies, and organizations involved in environmental health, public health, animal services, and administrative services to facilitate coordinated programs, and solve mutual problems and/or exchange information.

• Investigate difficult or unusual environmental health, public health, or animal services issues or enforcement problems, and resolve complaints or conflicts that arise from state and local laws, regulations, program policies, staff enforcement activities, and public concerns; may confer with property owners, developers, and/or their representatives regarding the applicability and impact of County environmental and public health policies, ordinances, and other regulations on proposed new construction and land development.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s degree in public health, environmental health, health, business, or public administration, social work, psychology, nursing, or a related field to the assignment.

Experience: Four years of professional experience at a managerial or supervisory level in an environmental health, animal services, public health, health services, or human service agency, which must have included responsibility for directing the activities of subordinate staff, managing program budgeting, and coordinating staffing with other health, human services, environmental health, or animal services programs. (Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Master’s degree in public or environmental health, health, business, or public administration, or nursing may substitute for two years of the experience.)

Knowledge of: The principles of budget, organization and personnel management; policies and regulations affecting program administration; principles of supervision and staff utilization; functions of medical care, environmental health, or animal services facilities; functions and relationships of governmental agencies and community organizations responsible for providing public services; principles and methods of planning, developing, and evaluating assigned programs.

Ability to: Plan, organize, coordinate, evaluate, and manage the work of assigned functions and staff; analyze organizational, administrative and budgetary problems, and effectuate sound solutions; comprehend, interpret and apply laws, rules, regulations, and procedures affecting operations; maintain effective relationships with a variety of agencies, organizations and individuals; promote various program and services awareness among community groups and organizations; prepare comprehensive and clear oral and written reports.

Registration: A valid California Registered Environmental Health Specialist (REHS) is required.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

Application Deadline

Applications will be reviewed in the order in which they are received. Based on the number of applications received, this posting may close without notice.

Reasonable Accommodations

The County of Riverside is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process should contact the recruiter for the position noted above. For additional information and/or to obtain the appropriate form for requesting a reasonable accommodation, please visit the Disability Access Office web page located at: http://dao.rc-hr.com/ .

Degree Verification:
Prior to the closing date, upload a copy of any license(s), official/unofficial transcript(s), degrees, and/or related employment documents to your NeoGov account. If your education was completed outside of the United States, you will need to provide a copy of your Foreign Education Equivalency evaluation from a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. (AICE). **Prior to the closing date, upload a copy of your official/unofficial transcripts or Foreign Education Equivalency report. ***

Veterans’ Preference

The County has a Veterans Preference Policy. Upload a copy of your (or your spouse’s) Member-4 Form DD-214 (or NGB-22) indicating dates of service, and a copy of your spouse’s letter of disability (if applicable) with your application. For privacy reasons, it is recommended that you remove your social security information from the document(s). A Human Resources Representative will review the materials and determine if you qualify for veterans’ preference. See the policyhere(Download PDF reader)(Download PDF reader).

What’s Next?

This recruitment is open to all applicants.

Applicants who are currently County of Riverside employees and/or current employees of the Environmental Health Department may be considered before other applicants depending on the volume of the applications received.

Qualified applicants may be considered for future vacancies throughout the County.

Applications received prior to the closing date will be considered based on the information submitted. Changes or alterations cannot be accepted. No late applications will be permitted.

For specific questions regarding this position, contact the Ebelyn Skinner at [email protected].

BASED ON THE NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED, THIS POSTING MAY CLOSE WITHOUT NOTICE.

If you are experiencing technical problems, you may contact the governmentjobs.com applicant support desk Monday through Friday, 6 am to 5 pm Pacific Time at [email protected] or toll-free 1-855-524-5627.

MEDICAL/DENTAL INSURANCE: A Flexible Benefit Credit is provided on a monthly basis as governed by the Management Resolution or applicable bargaining unit. Vision coverage is provided through Vision Service Plan (VSP) at no cost to employee or eligible dependents.

Note: Employees on assignment through the Temporary Assignment Program (TAP) receive different benefits. See the list here .
MISCELLANEOUS RETIREMENT: County of Riverside has three retirement Tiers through the California Public Employees’ Retirement System (CalPERS).

• Tier I (Classic Member – Formula 3% @ 60): Applicable to current and former County of Riverside local miscellaneous employees hired prior to 08/24/2012 and did not withdraw CalPERS contributions. The employee contribution is eight (8%) percent.
• Tier II (Classic Member – Formula 2% @ 60): Applicable to local miscellaneous employees 1) hired after 08/23/2012 through 12/31/2012; 2) Previously employed with another CalPERS contracting public agency or a reciprocal retirement system, with a break in service of less than six months between the separation date with the previous employer and the appointment date with the County of Riverside. The employee contribution is seven (7%) percent.
• Tier III (PEPRA New Member – Formula 2% @ 62): Applicable to CalPERS local miscellaneous new members hired on or after the implementation of the Public Employees’ Pension Reform Act of 2013 (PEPRA) which took effect January 1, 2013. As of July 1, 2020, the employee contribution is 7.25% and subject to change annually.

A new member is defined as any of the following:

CalPERS refers to all members that do not fit within the definition of a new member as “classic members”.

Contribution rates are subject to change based on the County of Riverside annual actuarial valuation.

Note:

This summary is for general information purposes only. Additional questions regarding retirement formulas can be sent to [email protected] or by calling the Benefits Information Line at (951) 955-4981,
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If you have prior service credit with another CalPERS agency or within agencies, please contact CalPERS at (888) 225-7377 to determine which retirement tier would be applicable to you. CalPERS is governed by the Public Employees’ Retirement Law. The Retirement Law is complex and subject to change. If there’s any conflict between this summary and the law, the law will prevail over this summary.
DEFERRED COMPENSATION: Voluntary employee contribution with a choice between two 457 deferred compensation plan options.

401(a) MONEY PURCHASE PLAN: County contribution of $50 per pay period towards choice between two 401(a) plan providers.

ANNUAL LEAVE (Bi-Weekly Accrual):

0 < 36 months = 8.92 Hours
36 to <108>108 or more months = 12.00 Hours

Maximum Annual Leave accumulation is 1,800 hours. Employee may receive pay in lieu of up to 80 hours per calendar year. Agency/Department Head may approve an additional 80 hours.

ANNUAL LEAVE for Unrepresented Management Attorneys: Effective July 12, 2012, the specific affected Unrepresented Management Attorney classifications as stated in Article 22 of the Management Resolution will receive an additional 4 hours per pay period to their Annual Leave accrual. This additional leave accrual will expire at the end of the last pay period in June 2014. In addition, the maximum accrual for Annual Leave (or vacation) will be raised by 200 hours for eligible employees only. Maximum Annual Leave accumulation is 2,000 hours.

HOLIDAYS: Normally 12 paid holidays per year.

BEREAVEMENT LEAVE: 5 days (3 days are County paid; 2 days can be taken through use of accrued leave balances).

BASIC LIFE INSURANCE: $50,000 of term life coverage. Premiums are paid by the County. Additional Supplemental Life plan is available for employee purchase.

LONG-TERM DISABILITY (LTD): Benefit pays 66.67% of earnings to a maximum of $10,000 per month; 30-day waiting period; pays to age 65. Benefit can be coordinated with other available leave balances to provide up to 100% of pay.

POST RETIREMENT MEDICAL CONTRIBUTION: A monthly contribution is made by the County towards retiree health insurance offered through the County as governed by the Management Resolution or applicable bargaining unit.

OTHER: There may be other benefit provisions as specified in the applicable Memorandum of Understanding, Management Resolution, or Salary Ordinance. Please contact the recruiter listed on the job posting directly for more information.