Environmental Compliance Supervisor, N26

About the Department

WHO WE ARE

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Position Duties

• The Environmental Compliance Supervisor is a supervisory-level position responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the Environmental Health Inspection Program within the Office of Licensure and Regulatory Services. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Assigning the inspections and investigations of Environmental Health Specialists and reviewing their work in terms of effectiveness in meeting the program objectives. Ensuring inspections of all food service facilities, public swimming pools, group homes, private schools, camps, and bodyworks establishments are conducted, and regulations governing these facilities are enforced to protect the health and safety of the public. Assisting in writing new regulations, updating current processes, policies, procedures, and documents. Supervising ten (10) Environmental Health Specialists and conducting their performance planning and evaluations. Obtaining certification as a Local Standardization Officer and standardizing Environmental Health Specialists. Training Becoming licensed in pest control and enforcing county/state vector control laws. Conducting regular training and meetings on topics related to the food service industry for the Environmental Health businesses and staff. Performing other job-related duties as assigned. Work Location: This position requires the ability to attend meetings or perform work at off-site locations. Evening and Weekend Hours: This position requires the ability to work some evening and weekend hours. Physical Requirements: This position may require the ability to walk up and down steps when attending meetings or working outside the office
• The Environmental Compliance Supervisor is a supervisory-level position responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the Environmental Health Inspection Program within the Office of Licensure and Regulatory Services. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
• Assigning the inspections and investigations of Environmental Health Specialists and reviewing their work in terms of effectiveness in meeting the program objectives.
• Ensuring inspections of all food service facilities, public swimming pools, group homes, private schools, camps, and bodyworks establishments are conducted, and regulations governing these facilities are enforced to protect the health and safety of the public.
• Assisting in writing new regulations, updating current processes, policies, procedures, and documents.
• Supervising ten (10) Environmental Health Specialists and conducting their performance planning and evaluations.
• Obtaining certification as a Local Standardization Officer and standardizing Environmental Health Specialists.
• Training
• Becoming licensed in pest control and enforcing county/state vector control laws.
• Conducting regular training and meetings on topics related to the food service industry for the Environmental Health businesses and staff.
• Performing other job-related duties as assigned.

Work Location

• This position requires the ability to attend meetings or perform work at off-site locations.
• Evening and Weekend Hours: This position requires the ability to work some evening and weekend hours.

Physical Requirements

• This position may require the ability to walk up and down steps when attending meetings or working outside the office

Minimum Qualifications

• Experience : Five (5) years of experience in environmental health investigatory/enforcement work after having attained Registration as an Environmental Sanitarian (or other equivalent registration). Education : Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree. Equivalency : An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted. License Possession and maintenance at all times of a valid Class "C" (or equivalent) driver’s license from the applicant's state of residence. Possession of registration as an Environmental Sanitarian in the State of Maryland. Note : There will be no substitutions for this section.
• Experience : Five (5) years of experience in environmental health investigatory/enforcement work after having attained Registration as an Environmental Sanitarian (or other equivalent registration).
• Education : Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree.
• Equivalency : An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted.

License

Other Qualifications

• Preferred Criteria: The applications of those individuals meeting the minimum qualifications will be reviewed to determine the extent, relevance of training, and experience in the following areas: Registered as an Environmental Sanitarian in the State of Maryland Supervisory experience Interview selection will be based on the following interview preference criteria: Expert knowledge of local, Maryland State, and federal laws, standards, and regulations governing environmental health standards. Ability to effectively communicate and to handle communications and negotiations with tact, resourcefulness, and good judgment, even in confrontational situations. Ability to respond to urgent or emergency situations at other than normal working hours.

Preferred Criteria

Interview selection will be based on the following interview preference criteria

Benefits

• Leave Benefits Our generous leave package starts with non-MLS permanent and term employees earning 15 days of sick leave and 15 days of annual leave in their first year, as well as up to three additional personal days each calendar year. Positions in MLS earn 35 days of paid time off each year. In addition, we offer all employees 10 paid holidays. Our leave policies adhere to the Family Medical Leave Act of 1993, and we provide six weeks of paid parental leave for new parents. Retirement Benefits All permanent and term positions are eligible for robust retirement plans. Public safety positions are eligible for a defined benefit pension plan in which they are vested after only five years. Employees in non-public safety positions can participate in retirement plans that contribute up to 12 percent of their annual salary. All employees can also participate in a supplemental retirement plan, the 457 Deferred Compensation Plan, to contribute even more to their retirement goals. Tuition Assistance & Student Loan Forgiveness Montgomery County employees are eligible to participate in the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Participants who meet all requirements may qualify for forgiveness on the remaining balance on their Direct Loans after making 120 qualifying monthly payments under a qualifying repayment plan while working full-time in a qualifying public service position. To learn more about PSLF, please visit the Student Loan Repayment Benefits page. Our tuition assistance program allows you to receive up to $2,130 annually in tuition assistance to help you achieve a degree that supports your career path. Free Mass Transit Benefit County employees are entitled to use the RideOn Bus service for free with a valid County-employee ID. This benefit can be used any time of the day or evening, including weekends. We also offer a pre-tax flexible spending account to reduce the cost of other mass-transit options such as MARC trains and Metro. Reduced Child and Health Care Costs Working for Montgomery County also entitles permanent and term employees to participate in healthcare and childcare Flexible Spending Accounts. These plans allow eligible employees to save on a pretax basis for healthcare and dependent care costs incurred during the plan year. Employee Wellbeing We deeply care about your holistic wellness. Our award-winning wellness program, LiveWell, will support you in improving and maintaining your physical, mental, financial, social, and intellectual well-being. Learn more about our wonderful benefits available to you once you join our team. Montgomery County Benefits

Leave Benefits

• Our generous leave package starts with non-MLS permanent and term employees earning 15 days of sick leave and 15 days of annual leave in their first year, as well as up to three additional personal days each calendar year. Positions in MLS earn 35 days of paid time off each year. In addition, we offer all employees 10 paid holidays. Our leave policies adhere to the Family Medical Leave Act of 1993, and we provide six weeks of paid parental leave for new parents. Retirement Benefits All permanent and term positions are eligible for robust retirement plans. Public safety positions are eligible for a defined benefit pension plan in which they are vested after only five years. Employees in non-public safety positions can participate in retirement plans that contribute up to 12 percent of their annual salary. All employees can also participate in a supplemental retirement plan, the 457 Deferred Compensation Plan, to contribute even more to their retirement goals. Tuition Assistance & Student Loan Forgiveness Montgomery County employees are eligible to participate in the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Participants who meet all requirements may qualify for forgiveness on the remaining balance on their Direct Loans after making 120 qualifying monthly payments under a qualifying repayment plan while working full-time in a qualifying public service position. To learn more about PSLF, please visit the Student Loan Repayment Benefits page. Our tuition assistance program allows you to receive up to $2,130 annually in tuition assistance to help you achieve a degree that supports your career path. Free Mass Transit Benefit County employees are entitled to use the RideOn Bus service for free with a valid County-employee ID. This benefit can be used any time of the day or evening, including weekends. We also offer a pre-tax flexible spending account to reduce the cost of other mass-transit options such as MARC trains and Metro. Reduced Child and Health Care Costs Working for Montgomery County also entitles permanent and term employees to participate in healthcare and childcare Flexible Spending Accounts. These plans allow eligible employees to save on a pretax basis for healthcare and dependent care costs incurred during the plan year. Employee Wellbeing We deeply care about your holistic wellness. Our award-winning wellness program, LiveWell, will support you in improving and maintaining your physical, mental, financial, social, and intellectual well-being. Learn more about our wonderful benefits available to you once you join our team. Montgomery County Benefits

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