Supervising Environmental Health Specialist_Food Safety Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/cincinnati/jobs/newprint/4802079) Apply  Supervising Environmental Health Specialist_Food Safety Salary $72,225.81 - $97,065.45 Annually Location Ohio 45202, OH Job Type Full-time Classified Job Number 24-00792 Department Health Opening Date 01/22/2025 Closing Date 2/5/2025 11:59 PM Eastern + Description + Benefits + Questions General Statement of Duties This employee supervises assigns, reviews, and participates in the work of staff responsible for enforcement of environmental health provisions in city, state, and federal codes, laws, and regulations related to health and sanitation. Employee ensures work quality and adherence to established policies and procedures and provides highly responsible administrative support to the Environmental Health Director. Perform related duties as required. Minimum Qualifications (KSAs) (Illustrative only. Any one position may not require all of the listed KSAs nor do the listed examples include all the KSAs which may be required.) Knowledge of: Principles of management, supervision, training, and performance evaluation. Pertinent federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations. Environmental health sciences: microbiology, entomology, biology, chemistry, physics. Epidemiology, especially as related to food borne disease. Mechanisms and operations of food service operation equipment. General knowledge of building codes, plumbing codes. Standard English grammar, usage, and spelling; standard report and correspondence formats. Budget development and management techniques. Human relations skills; negotiation techniques. Safety policies and procedures; Employee Safety Instruction Manual. Skill to: Operate a computer in performance of job duties. Operate assigned vehicle. Ability to: Implement and maintain positive employee relations. Promote and maintain highest integrity throughout all personnel. Analyze and manage effective EEO/AA programs. Supervise, organize, and review the work of lower-level staff. Solve complex problems in assigned area of responsibility. Select, supervise, train, and evaluate staff. Conduct necessary inspections; interpret and explain City policies and procedures. Prepare clear and concise reports. Read blueprints and architectural drawings. Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work including City officials and the general public. Maintain composure in confrontational or emergency situations. Required Education and Experience Each applicant must have graduated from an accredited college or university with at least a bachelors degree including forty five quarter hours (thirty semester hours) of any combination of the following science courses biology, chemistry, physics, geology, or math, and each applicant must have at least four years of employment investigating unsanitary conditions, reviewing plans to ensure sanitary standards, enforcing health codes or closely related work while possessing a Certificate of Registration as a Registered Environmental Health Specialist issued by the Ohio Department of Health. Three years of total experience must be in a lead, senior, or supervisory role. OTHER REQUIREMENTS Must have a valid Driver's License. Must be an excellent communicator and team builder. Possess and maintain Certificate of Registration as a Registered Environmental Health Specialist issued by the Ohio Department of Health. Other licenses and/or certifications may be required. MILITARY EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE EVALUATION Military education and experience may be substituted for college level course work at the lower and upper division baccalaureate and graduate levels and apprenticeship training at the vocational certificate level on a case-by-case basis based on the American Council on Education (ACE) Military Guide recommendations. Working and Physical Conditions Environmental Conditions:Indoor and outdoor environments; exposure to office computer screens; exposure to extremes in weather conditions; work with machinery, around heavy traffic, with or in water, on slippery or uneven surfaces; exposure to dust, exhaust/sewer/cooking equipment fumes, toxic chemicals/pesticides, poison oak/ivy; potential exposure to vector borne illnesses; potential for high stress related to confrontational or dangerous situations; may be subject to call back and/or overtime work. Physical Conditions:Duties require maintaining physical condition necessary for sitting, standing, and walking for prolonged periods of time; lifting and carrying moderate and heavy loads; general manual dexterity required; reaching, bending, climbing; must be able to distinguish colors; must be able to operate assigned vehicle. Examples of Work Performed (Illustrative only. Any one position within this classification may not include all of the duties listed nor do the listed examples include all of the tasks which may be performed.) Plans, prioritizes, assigns, supervises, reviews, and participates in the work of staff responsible for enforcement of environmental health provisions in city, state, and federal codes, laws, and regulations related to sanitation and public health; reviews daily inspection reports; conducts inspections in food establishments or other institutions as needed. Establishes schedules and methods for providing inspection/enforcement services; identifies resource needs; reviews needs with appropriate management staff; maintains quality control. Participates in the development of policies and procedures; monitors work activities to ensure compliance with established policies and procedures; makes recommendations for changes and improvements to existing standards and procedures; recommends and assists in the implementation of goals and objectives; implements approved policies and procedures. Participates in the selection of assigned staff; provides or coordinates staff training; works with employees to correct deficiencies; implements City and departmental personnel policies and procedures. Participates in the preparation and administration of the assigned program budget; submits budget recommendations; monitors expenditures; sets fees for licenses, etc. Prepares analytical and statistical reports on operations and activities; prepares correspondence as assigned. Represents the department to the news media; responds to requests for information; speaks in public about environmental health and related programs. Makes recommendations to suspend or revoke various permits and licenses. Represents the department in meetings, committees, etc., as assigned; consults with state and federal agencies as appropriate; serves as a departmental liaison for special events; provides expert advice to administrators and other departments as appropriate. Serves on call to respond to emergency situations. Acts for the Environmental Health Director in his/her absence. Assists those contacted in the course of duty in an effective, efficient, and professional manner. Probationary Period Twelve months Supervision Exercised Exercises direct supervision over professional, technical, and clerical staff. The below information is solely intended as a summary of the benefits available and is subject to change. Not all benefits listed are available for every position. Benefits can vary depending on applicable labor agreements and/or salary plan. For specific questions, contact the HR Contact indicated on the Job Posting. The City of Cincinnati offers its employees competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefit package designed to actively attract and retain quality employees' to add additional value to the City of Cincinnati's workforce. A summary of these benefits for full-time employment is listed below. This is a general listing of benefits for all employees and is not intended to be a comprehensive listing for all bargaining units. The City offers a variety of training programs, ranging from job-specific skills such as computer and equipment instruction, to helping supervisors improve their management techniques. Equal Employment Opportunity The City of Cincinnati is dedicated to providing equal employment without regard to race, gender, age, color, religion, disability status, marital status, sexual orientation or transgendered status, or ethnic, national or Appalachian origin, or on the basis of any other category protected under federal, state and local laws. Holidays The City of Cincinnati has 11 paid holidays annually that include: New Year's Day Martin Luther King Day President's Day Memorial Day Juneteenth Independence Day Labor Day Veterans' Day Thanksgiving Day Day after Thanksgiving Christmas Health Insurance The City of Cincinnati 80/20 offers 3 medical plans to all full time City of Cincinnati employees and eligible dependents: the 80/20 PPO medical plan, the HDHP medical plan with an HSA contribution, and a Health Reimbursement Arrangement for those enrolled on another non-city eligible group plan. Eligible dependents include: Legal Spouse or Equal Partner Child (natural child, adopted child, and/or child who the group has determined is covered under a "Qualified Medical Child Support Order") Step-child Child for whom the employee or employee's spouse/equal partner is a legal guardian Basic Life Insurance A $50,000 Basic Life Insurance policy is paid for by the City for certain eligible employees. Full time employees not eligible for the City-paid basic life insurance policy are generally provided a similar benefit through their union group. Supplemental Life, Long Term Disability, Accident & Critical Illness Insurance Most full time City employees are eligible to participate in a supplemental life insurance program, a long term disability plan, and accident and critical illness insurance programs at their own expense. Premiums are determined by age, amount of coverage, and various additional factors. Flexible Benefits Plans Healthcare Flex Spending Account City employees can participate in the Healthcare Flex Spending Account that can be used to pay out-of-pocket medical, prescription, dental, and vision care expenses for employees and family members. Dependent Care Flex Spending Account City employees can participate in a Dependent Care Flex Spending Account that can be used to pay work-related dependent care expenses. Participants can set aside money each year through pre-tax payroll deductions to pay for these expenses. Transportation Expense Reimbursement Account City employees can participate in a Transportation Expense Reimbursement Account (TERA) that can be used to reimburse expenses related to traveling to and from work. Participants can set-up a pre-tax payroll deduction up to an IRS regulated amount. Healthy Lifestyles Program City employees can voluntarily participate in a wellness incentive program that encourages and rewards employees and their spouses/equal partners for making positive choices for better health. The City of Cincinnati will contribute up to $300/year to a Health Reimbursement Account for each the employee and their spouse/equal partner for meeting specified program goals. These dollars can be used to offset qualified out-of-pocket medical expenses. Integrated Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA) This is a voluntary program that serves as an alternative healthcare option to traditional medical plans. If you have alternate group health coverage available to you through a spouse, equal partner, another job, or a non-city retirement plan, you may be eligible for this plan which reimburses you for the difference in premiums between the plans and your covered out of pocket expenses on the other plan. Retirement Plan The City provides a defined benefit pension plan for part-time and full-timeemployees. New hires and re-hired employees are required to participate in the City of Cincinnati's Retirement System (CRS), regardless of previous participation in an Ohio State pension system or any another state or federal pension system. CRS is funded by employer and employee contributions, and investment returns from plan assets. CRS provides retirement and health care benefits subject to eligibility requirements. The following groups are excluded from participation in CRS: Mayor and Members of City Council; Sworn Police & Fire; Police Recruits; and Rehired Ohio Police & Fire Retirees. Deferred Compensation As an Ohio government employer, the City offers employees the ability to participate in a 457(b) tax-deferred retirement savings plan. The City makes an annual match to your 457(b) of up to $750, or as otherwise specified in applicable regulations and union contracts. 01 By completing this supplemental evaluation you are attesting that the information you have provided is accurate. Any information you provide may be reviewed by the Human Resources staff and hiring department(s). Any misstatements or falsification of information may eliminate you from consideration or may result in dismissal. "See resume" is not an acceptable answer to the questions. 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