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$140,231.52 - $178,979.84 Annually

Join our team as the Environmental Health Services Director and lead a talented group of professionals dedicated to safeguarding public health in Santa Barbara County. This key leadership role will oversee essential programs that protect public health, from food safety and water quality to hazardous materials management. This position requires a strong commitment to environmental protection and a proven ability to lead complex regulatory and enforcement activities. If you are passionate about safeguarding our community’s health, we invite you to lead our efforts in this critical position!

The Public Health Department (PHD) is accepting applications to fill one (1) full-time Environmental Health Services Director vacancy located in Santa Maria or Santa Barbara. The County classification title is Regulatory Compliance Manager III. This position is "At-Will" and exempt from Civil Service protections.

NOTE: The primary location for this position can be home-based in either Santa Maria or Santa Barbara. However, the incumbent will be expected to travel between both locations as needed.

THE DEPARTMENT : Public Health Department (PHD): Our mission is to improve the health of our communities by preventing disease, promoting wellness and ensuring access to needed health care, and our vision is healthier communities through leadership, partnership and science. With a staff of 530+ and a budget of approximately $109 million, Public Health serves a population of about 440,000 residents in Santa Barbara County.

Benefits Overview:

• Vacation: 12 to 25 days per year depending on length of public employment
• Holidays: 12 days per year
• Sick Leave: 12 days sick leave per year. Unlimited accumulation, one year of which can be converted to service credit upon retirement.
• Health Plan: Choice of medical and dental plans (with vision care). County contributes toward the employee’s premium.
• On-Site Employee Health Clinic: Provides ongoing and episodic services to eligible employees and their eligible dependents over age of 5.
• Life Insurance: $20,000 Term Life Insurance
• Retirement: The County offers a Defined Benefit Plan and eligibility to participate in 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan. The County contributes 0.24% of base salary to a 401(a) Deferred Compensation Plan.

THE POSITION :
Under general direction, the Environmental Health Services Director is responsible for leading a comprehensive Environmental Health Services enterprise unit in the Public Health Department accountable for highly regulated program areas such as environmental, health and safety compliance programs; overseeing projects related to environmental mitigation; and conducting regulatory enforcement countywide. The Environmental Health Services Director is also responsible to assess and anticipate community needs to ensure a healthy environment; respond promptly to protect public health during disasters; coordinate assigned activities with staff in other divisions; provide highly responsible and complex staff assistance and support to executive management; and consider health equity in environmental health program implementation.

Minimum Qualifications

Education and Experience:
The knowledge, skills, and abilities listed below may be acquired through various types of training, education, and experience. A typical way to acquire the required knowledge and abilities would be:

• Equivalent of a bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university in environmental, biological, health, or physical science; microbiology; environmental health or public health; public administration, or a closely related field AND ,
• Seven (7) years of progressively responsible experience in an environmental health agency including at least three (3) years as a supervisor or manager.

Licenses and Certificates:
Applicants for the Environmental Health Services Director position shall hold a valid State of California Registered Environmental Health Specialist Certificate at the time of application.

Note on Out-of-State Licensure: Out-of-State licenses will not be accepted for this position.

Additionally, possession and maintenance of a valid California driver's license and the ability to meet automobile insurability requirements of the County are a condition of continued employment.

APPLICATION AND SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE DEADLINE: 10/15/2024 at 4:59 PM PST. Applications and job bulletins can be obtained 24 hours a day at

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $140,231.52 - $178,979.84 per year

Work Location: In person

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