Chief of Medical Environmental Health

Pay Schedule XII, Grade 3M, Regular Schedule: 35 hours per week.

A Merit vacancy exists in the Bureau of Animal Services, Communicable Disease Prevention, and Environmental Health Services, Department of Health and Human Services.

A list of eligible applicants will be established based on the examination as outlined below.

Current and future vacancies occurring within this class may be filled from the list of eligible applicants.

This job announcement may close at any time with little or no notice. Applicants are advised to apply promptly.

All interested candidates must apply at this time.

List all promotions and changes in job duties due to reclassification as separate work experience on your application. Applicants must include the dates of the promotions and reclassifications.

Examples of Duties

Job Purpose
Under general direction, assists with the planning, organizing, directing and administering regulatory authority, initiatives, and activities of the Division of Environmental Health Services of the Department of Health and Human Services.

Essential Job Duties

• Drafts, plans, directs, and evaluates the programmatic functions and activities of the environmental health programs;
• Assists with establishing program plans, goals, and priorities;
• Interprets and develops standards, policies, and procedures;
• Supervises, schedules and approves assigned work of professional and subprofessional subordinates;
• Determines nature and scope of projects and determines appropriate assignments;
• Reviews completed projects for technical accuracy and conformance with departmental policy;
• Recommends corrective actions for facility non-compliance with Federal, State, and County regulations;
• Drafts regulations and standard operating procedures in accordance with the regulatory authority of the Division;
• Researches and develops automated data management and information systems to improve program efficiency;
• Works with contractors and representatives of other agencies on behalf of the department;
• Meets with business and other community organizations, representatives of other government agencies, and the general public to address and resolve issues of environmental concern;
• Provides detailed and summary reports of program activities to supervisors and other agencies, as required.

Qualifications

Training and Experience
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree in a biological or environmental health science;
Or
Licensure as a Registered Sanitarian in the State of Maryland;
Plus
Six years’ experience in environmental health, public health or public health sanitation.

Education beyond a bachelor’s degree in one of the areas listed may be substituted on a year-for-year basis up to a maximum of four years for the required experience.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (Entry-Level)

• Thorough knowledge of the principles of environmental health.
• Thorough knowledge of the concepts and objectives of environmental sanitation programs.
• Comprehensive knowledge of the physical, biological and natural resource sciences.
• Thorough knowledge of Federal and State environmental laws and regulations.
• Basic computer and software skills.
• Skill in conducting sanitary surveys, studies and field investigations.
• Skill in plans review to assess environmental impact.
• Skill in interpreting laws, codes and regulations.
• Skill in effective communication both orally and written.
• Ability to serve as a consultant and explain complex specialized and technical information.
• Ability to testify in court.
• Ability to plan, coordinate and supervise the work of subordinate professional personnel.

• Knowledge of Baltimore County environmental and public health sanitation laws, regulations and policies.
• Thorough knowledge of the concepts and objectives of County environmental sanitation programs.
• Skill in supervising the work of subordinate professional personnel.
• Skill in planning and coordinating an environmental sanitation program.
• Skill in presenting testimony in a court of law or before an administrative body.
• Skill in solving complex environmental health problems and acting as a consultant to other professionals in the field to develop educational programs related to environmental health issues and provide training to interested parties.

Proof of Degree Equivalency
Applicants who have obtained a degree from outside the United States of America are required to submit degree equivalence documentation from World Education Services, Inc. (www.WES.org)
Mail or deliver documents to:
ATTN: Chief of Environmental Health Services
Office of Human Resources
Baltimore County Government
308 Allegheny Ave.
Towson, MD 21204

You must attach your transcript(s)/degree(s) and professional license(s)/certification(s) to your application. Unofficial copies are acceptable.

EXAMINATION PROCEDURE
Applicants will be qualified based on an evaluation of their training and experience, as stated on their application, which includes answers to the supplemental questions. Applicants must state the dates and duties of past and present experience clearly and completely for evaluation purposes.

Conditions of Employment

Employees hired after July 1, 2022 are required to participate in the Baltimore County Employees’ Retirement System, with very limited exceptions.

Physical and Environmental Conditions
The work of this classification is essentially sedentary but may include occasional walking, standing, and/or other limited physical activities. Some duties may require occasional travel between work sites.

Licenses and Certifications
Employees must maintain required licenses and certifications throughout course of employment.

Medical Examination and Employment Background Investigation
Applicants selected for employment with Baltimore County must successfully complete a physical examination, drug screening and employment investigation, including, but not limited to criminal background, education certification and fingerprinting checks.

Employment Benefits for Full-Time, Merit or Classified Employees

Baltimore County General Government offers the following benefits to full-time,merit or classified employees. Some benefits vary for sworn employees of the Police and Fire Departments. New employees are eligible for benefits upon hire, unless noted otherwise.

Equal Opportunity Employer
Baltimore County is an equal opportunity employer and encourages minority, female and disabled applicants.

Smoke free workplace
All Baltimore County offices are smoke free.

Drug free workplace
Baltimore County provides a drug free workplace. Prospective employees are required to submit to urinalysis drug testing as part of the pre-employment physical examination.

Salary

Annual Salary review - Step increases may be granted on anniversary date based on satisfactory job performance
General Increases - Cost of living increases and adjustments may be granted as legislated.
Longevity Increases - In accordance with the specific pay schedule, a full-time merit or classified employee may receive a longevity increase, equivalent to one step, upon completion of a certain number of years of classified service with the County.

Employee Assistance Program
Our Employee Assistance Program provides confidential and professional assessment and referral assistance for employees and eligible dependents in the household who are experiencing personal problems that may be affecting work performance, job satisfaction, or overall quality of life.

Health Insurance
Health Insurance benefits elected become effective the first day of the month following the date of hire if the employee has completed online enrollment prior to that date. New employees must enroll within thirty (30) calendar days of hire. Plans offered include:

Medical, Prescription, Dental and Vision insurance.

Flexible Spending Accounts
Opportunity to set aside pre-tax dollars, through payroll deduction, for eligible unreimbursed medical care expenses and/or dependent care costs.

Life Insurance
Employees may elect basic term life insurance for themselves equal to one time the employee's annual salary, rounded to the next higher $1,000. Employees contribute a portion of the premium through monthly payroll deductions. The County also offers an Additional/Employee paid Life Insurance plan with coverage up to $100,000.

Retirement
Employees are required to participate in the Baltimore County Employees' Retirement System (ERS), with very limited exceptions.

Paid Leave
Paid benefits listed below vary depending upon the Classification.

Sick Leave
Vacation Leave
Personal Leave
Holidays
Bereavement Leave
Jury Leave
Military Leave

Baltimore County Employees Federal Credit Union
Membership in Baltimore County Employees Federal Credit Union offers a full range of savings programs, loans, checking, direct deposit, payroll deduction, savings bonds, and other financial services.

Direct Deposit
Payroll through direct deposit to the financial institution selected by employee is required.

Educational Assistance
70 to 80 percent tuition reimbursement following successful completion of pre-approved courses related to position. Amount of reimbursement and fiscal year dollar limitations vary with bargaining group.

Deferred Compensation
Nationwide Retirement Solutions offers a 457 retirement plan allowing for payroll contributions of tax deferred dollars to investment options of your choice.

Disclaimer
This is only a summary of benefits and policies in Baltimore County. Any benefit or policy may be changed at any time at the discretion of the administration. This summary does not constitute an express or implied contract, nor does it constitute a guarantee that your employment relationship will continue for any specified period of time or end only under certain conditions.