Environmental Health Services Director
Apply NowCompany: Gallatin County, MT
Location: Bozeman, MT 59715
Description:
Salary : $87,505.60 - $96,616.00 Annually
Location : Bozeman, MT
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 00716
Department: Health
Opening Date: 03/14/2025
Closing Date: Continuous
POSITION OVERVIEW
This position plans, organizes, directs, coordinates, and provides leadership to the Gallatin City-County Health Department's (GCCHD) Environmental Health Services (EHS) programs, including licensed establishments (such as restaurants, hotels, pools, and spas), wastewater treatment system reviews, Subdivisions in Sanitation Act reviews, compliance, and the Gallatin Local Water Quality District. The Director collaborates with community organizations, the Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS), the Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ), and the public. The Director provides overarching leadership and management of the Environmental Health Services (EHS) programs and staff.
This position is responsible for the daily management of a diverse workforce, the evaluation of several public health programs, and oversight of multiple contracts. Reporting to the Health Officer, the position directly supervises three managers who are responsible for supervising and managing all Environmental Health Services employees. These managers provide day-to-day guidance and support to their respective teams within the department.
Additionally, this role is one of three key positions in the Department designated to serve as the acting or interim Health Officer when the Health Officer is unavailable due to leave, incapacity, or other circumstances.
QUALIFICATIONS
This position requires considerable knowledge of the principles, techniques, and practices of environmental publichealth; knowledge of the laws, rules, and regulations relating to environmental health at local, state and federal level, including legislative processes; and considerable knowledge of the environmental and health problems of communities. Considerable knowledge of the application of the biological sciences to environmental health; considerable knowledge of the principles of management including supervision, and budgeting; and requires knowledge of various computer and software systems (Word, Excel, and specialized programs). Excellent communication skills, verbal and written, are required. Position must have the ability to assess complex situations, gather and document relevant facts, and effectively apply public health principles and regulations. Position must have the ability to effectively manage and supervise a staff and be able to interact with a Board of Health and elected officials and exercise courtesy and tact in dealing with the public and staff and maintain cooperative relationships with those contacted in the course of work. Position must have the ability to use quality improvement practices and performance management planning to set clear goals, measure progress toward those goals, and make adjustments based on progress. Working knowledge of incident command system, workforce development, and accreditation.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
The required knowledge, skills, and abilities are typically acquired through a combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in environmental health, environmental sciences, or a closely related field. A master's degree in environmental health, biology, public health or closely related field is preferred. Position also requires five years of experience in public health, environmental health, environmental sciences or public sector with demonstrated leadership skills and progressively increasing managerial responsibility, or a comparable management experience in a closely related setting with formal training/experience in public health or environmental health. Eligible to become REHS or RS certified is preferred as is direct experience working in environmental health.
Licenses and Certifications: Applicants for this position must possess a valid driver's license, provide own transportation to conduct out of office job duties (mileage reimbursement provided under the County policy), and to be insurable under the County's liability policies.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
As a condition of hire, the final candidate will be required to successfully pass a criminal history check and background investigation.
Be prepared to attach the following required documents to your online application before submitting:
Gallatin County does not discriminate against any applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, political ideas, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, national origin, physical or mental disability, or any other protected class status in violation of any applicable law.
Excellent Medical Health Benefits - Group health benefits, including dental and vision coverage, are available to eligible County employees. The medical health benefits premium is covered for full-time employees. The County contribution is pro-rated on hours paid for part-time employees. The employee pays the premium portion for dependent coverage. Family health benefits coverage is $205.00 per pay period.
Medical deductible is $400 for an individual and $1,000 for a family.
Flexible Benefits Plan - Pre-tax out-of-pocket medical expenses and day care expenses.
Supplemental Medical Coverage and voluntary Life Insurance Coverage are offered through Mutual of Omaha..
Public Employees Retirement System - Montana public employees of the state, university system, local governments and certain employees of school districts are covered by the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS). New members to the PERS have an opportunity to choose between two retirement plan options: the Defined Benefit Plan or the Defined Contribution Plan.
Sheriffs' Retirement System (SRS) - A public pension plan for all Montana Sheriffs hired after July 1, 1974 and Detention Officers hired after July 1, 2005.
Supplemental Retirement Benefits are offered through Nationwide and Empower.
Sick Leave - Full-time employees accrue 7.40 hours per month and are eligible to use sick leave once it is accrued. The accrual is pro-rated for part-time employees.
Vacation Leave - Full-time employees accrue 9.20 hours per month and are eligible to use leave once it is accrued. The accrual is pro-rated for part-time employees.
Holidays - The County observes eleven legal holidays in even numbered years and ten legal holidays in odd numbered years.
Paid Parental Leave (PPL)- In recognition of the importance of bonding and care of a newborn child or a child placed for adoption, Gallatin County provides 240 hours of PPL to eligible full-time employees. The hours are pro-rated for part-time employees.
Tuition Assistance- Because we value the professional and personal development of our employees, Gallatin County is proud to offer reimbursement of certain education expenses.
Bilingual Pay - Gallatin County allows for bilingual pay to employees that provide translation services to County departments and offices. The bilingual pay allows for extra compensation to employees that provide this service.
Location : Bozeman, MT
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 00716
Department: Health
Opening Date: 03/14/2025
Closing Date: Continuous
POSITION OVERVIEW
This position plans, organizes, directs, coordinates, and provides leadership to the Gallatin City-County Health Department's (GCCHD) Environmental Health Services (EHS) programs, including licensed establishments (such as restaurants, hotels, pools, and spas), wastewater treatment system reviews, Subdivisions in Sanitation Act reviews, compliance, and the Gallatin Local Water Quality District. The Director collaborates with community organizations, the Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS), the Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ), and the public. The Director provides overarching leadership and management of the Environmental Health Services (EHS) programs and staff.
This position is responsible for the daily management of a diverse workforce, the evaluation of several public health programs, and oversight of multiple contracts. Reporting to the Health Officer, the position directly supervises three managers who are responsible for supervising and managing all Environmental Health Services employees. These managers provide day-to-day guidance and support to their respective teams within the department.
Additionally, this role is one of three key positions in the Department designated to serve as the acting or interim Health Officer when the Health Officer is unavailable due to leave, incapacity, or other circumstances.
QUALIFICATIONS
This position requires considerable knowledge of the principles, techniques, and practices of environmental publichealth; knowledge of the laws, rules, and regulations relating to environmental health at local, state and federal level, including legislative processes; and considerable knowledge of the environmental and health problems of communities. Considerable knowledge of the application of the biological sciences to environmental health; considerable knowledge of the principles of management including supervision, and budgeting; and requires knowledge of various computer and software systems (Word, Excel, and specialized programs). Excellent communication skills, verbal and written, are required. Position must have the ability to assess complex situations, gather and document relevant facts, and effectively apply public health principles and regulations. Position must have the ability to effectively manage and supervise a staff and be able to interact with a Board of Health and elected officials and exercise courtesy and tact in dealing with the public and staff and maintain cooperative relationships with those contacted in the course of work. Position must have the ability to use quality improvement practices and performance management planning to set clear goals, measure progress toward those goals, and make adjustments based on progress. Working knowledge of incident command system, workforce development, and accreditation.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
The required knowledge, skills, and abilities are typically acquired through a combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in environmental health, environmental sciences, or a closely related field. A master's degree in environmental health, biology, public health or closely related field is preferred. Position also requires five years of experience in public health, environmental health, environmental sciences or public sector with demonstrated leadership skills and progressively increasing managerial responsibility, or a comparable management experience in a closely related setting with formal training/experience in public health or environmental health. Eligible to become REHS or RS certified is preferred as is direct experience working in environmental health.
Licenses and Certifications: Applicants for this position must possess a valid driver's license, provide own transportation to conduct out of office job duties (mileage reimbursement provided under the County policy), and to be insurable under the County's liability policies.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
As a condition of hire, the final candidate will be required to successfully pass a criminal history check and background investigation.
Be prepared to attach the following required documents to your online application before submitting:
- Cover Letter
- Resume'
- Three (3) Professional References
Gallatin County does not discriminate against any applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, political ideas, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, national origin, physical or mental disability, or any other protected class status in violation of any applicable law.
Excellent Medical Health Benefits - Group health benefits, including dental and vision coverage, are available to eligible County employees. The medical health benefits premium is covered for full-time employees. The County contribution is pro-rated on hours paid for part-time employees. The employee pays the premium portion for dependent coverage. Family health benefits coverage is $205.00 per pay period.
Medical deductible is $400 for an individual and $1,000 for a family.
Flexible Benefits Plan - Pre-tax out-of-pocket medical expenses and day care expenses.
Supplemental Medical Coverage and voluntary Life Insurance Coverage are offered through Mutual of Omaha..
Public Employees Retirement System - Montana public employees of the state, university system, local governments and certain employees of school districts are covered by the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS). New members to the PERS have an opportunity to choose between two retirement plan options: the Defined Benefit Plan or the Defined Contribution Plan.
Sheriffs' Retirement System (SRS) - A public pension plan for all Montana Sheriffs hired after July 1, 1974 and Detention Officers hired after July 1, 2005.
Supplemental Retirement Benefits are offered through Nationwide and Empower.
Sick Leave - Full-time employees accrue 7.40 hours per month and are eligible to use sick leave once it is accrued. The accrual is pro-rated for part-time employees.
Vacation Leave - Full-time employees accrue 9.20 hours per month and are eligible to use leave once it is accrued. The accrual is pro-rated for part-time employees.
Holidays - The County observes eleven legal holidays in even numbered years and ten legal holidays in odd numbered years.
Paid Parental Leave (PPL)- In recognition of the importance of bonding and care of a newborn child or a child placed for adoption, Gallatin County provides 240 hours of PPL to eligible full-time employees. The hours are pro-rated for part-time employees.
Tuition Assistance- Because we value the professional and personal development of our employees, Gallatin County is proud to offer reimbursement of certain education expenses.
Bilingual Pay - Gallatin County allows for bilingual pay to employees that provide translation services to County departments and offices. The bilingual pay allows for extra compensation to employees that provide this service.