About This Position
Purpose:
Under general direction manages and supervises the activities, operations, and personnel of a division in support of the goals, principles, and objectives of the Austin Public Health Department.
Duties, Functions and Responsibilities:
Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned
Develops and implements short- and long-range strategies, objectives, policies, and priorities, determines appropriate service and staffing levels; and makes recommendations for resource allocation accordingly.
Prepares budgets for programs, creates budget presentations, monitors expenditures, and ensures division operates within budget.
Negotiates, and monitors contracts between the City, consultants, contractors, outreach and social service agencies, and other governmental entities.
Conducts research and analysis to determine program direction and goals and provides recommendations for improvement and policy change.
Evaluates programs for effectiveness and accomplishment of goals.
Provides information to departmental management for resolution of issues related to their division.
Ensures compliance with federal, state, and city codes, ordinances, and regulations.
Responsibilities - Supervisor and/or Leadership Exercised:
Responsible for the full range of supervisory activities including selection, training, evaluation, counseling and recommendation for dismissal.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.
Knowledge of modern management principles and practices.
Knowledge of Federal, State, and City rules and regulations governing unit functions.
Knowledge of Local, State, and Federal law and City ordinances.
Knowledge of supervisory and managerial techniques and principles.
Knowledge of strategic planning, process improvement, and financial forecasting methods.
Skill in coordinating various functions.
Skill in managing the activities of personnel engaged in unit functions.
Skill in developing and implementing plans to achieve set goals and objectives.
Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with the Director, City Manager, City Council, other department directors, other City employees, and the public.
Skill in handling conflict and uncertain situations.
Skill in collecting, analyzing, and interpreting applicable research data.
Ability to use an equity lens and framework to create inclusive, diverse, and safe workplaces and community programs.
Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
Ability to work with and coordinate between multiple agency and governmental structures to meet inter-local agreement goals and objectives.
Ability to develop, implement, and administer goals, objectives, and procedures for providing effective and efficient services for the City of Austin.
Minimum Qualifications:
Graduation with a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in a field related to Public Health, Social and Human Services, Business or Public Administration or a field related to the job, plus five (5) years of experience in a related field, including two (2) years of experience which were in a supervisory or managerial capacity.
Graduation with a Master’s degree from an accredited college or university may substitute for experience up to two (2) years.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience analyzing how environmental services are delivered to best address the region's critical public health needs.
Demonstrated experience in environmental health regulatory delivery systems.
Experience effectively overseeing and managing field operations.
Experience in stakeholder and community engagement.
Experience working with elected officials.
State of Texas Professional Sanitarian Registration
Ability to travel to multiple work locations
This position oversees the day-to-day operations and personnel management of the Environmental Health Services (EHS)Division within Austin Public Health. The EHS Division promotes public health and safety to ensure compliance/enforcement of state and local health codes.
This role manages multiple core public health services, including food establishment permitting and Inspection, food establishment complaint investigations, food/environmental borne illness investigations, 24/7 emergency public health response to food and environmental health hazards, public and semi-public swimming pools and spas permitting, inspections and investigations, recreational water sampling, custodial care inspections (childcare centers, adoption, and foster homes), mosquitos and rodent control, and subject matter expertise on environmental and consumer health issues and best practices. This position is a member of the department's leadership team and advises on strategic planning and quality improvement initiatives.
Salary Range: $112,000 - $114,700 annually
Location:Rutherford Campus 1520 Rutherford Lane Austin, TX
General Work Schedule: Monday – Friday 8:00 AMto 5:00 PM
*Hours may vary due to operational needs. An alternative schedule and remote work/telework optionsmay beavailable, but this position requires a minimum of 40% per week in-office standard. Evenings and weekends may berequiredon occasion, especially during an emergency response.
WhoWe Are
Austin Public Health(APH)works to ensure that the community is protected from disease and other public health threats, and to empower others to live healthier, safer lives. This position supports Austin Public Health’s Mission and Core Purposeidentifiedin the Austin Public Health Strategic Plan
Visit our websitet o learn more about whatservices, programs, and resourcesour team atAustin Public Health provides to theGreater Austin community
Why Join Us?
Meaningful Work
Contribute toservices and programsthat improve the lives of the people in our community. Your work directly enables our department to deliver tangibleresources, knowledge, andservicesin high-impact areas
Innovation and Collaboration
Collaborate with diverse and talented teams,leveragingtechnology, continuous improvement, and best practices to drive progress anddeliver meaningful services to the Greater Austin Area
Professional Growth and Development
Achieve your professional goals. APH offers opportunities to advance in multiple career paths, includingnursing,medical fields,program management,environmental health, finance, business administration, process improvement, and data analytics. Educationassistanceis available through our tuition reimbursement program, andotherfinancialand professional developmentsupport for continuing education, licenses, and certificationsmay be available
Work-Life Balance
Enjoy a balanced lifestyle in a city renowned for its quality of life, outdoor activities, and cultural experiences. Our employees also enjoy the ability to work up to60% remotely, depending upon position and business needs.
Health and Wellness
The City of Austin is committed to providing cost-effective, sustainable benefits thatassistemployees in being physically and mentally healthy.For employees that are covered this includeslow-costmedical,dental, vision, paid leave time, a highly competitive retirement plan, training opportunities and more. Click here to review the City of Austin's Employee Benefits Guide.
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Application Details:
A detailed, complete City of Austin employment application isrequiredto help us better evaluate your qualifications.Please be thorough in completing the employment application and list all experience that is relevant to this position.
If you are selected as the top candidate for a position, wemaybe contacting your current and former employerlisted on the applicationfor reference checks as a part of the pre-employmentverificationprocess
If you are identified as a top candidate, verification of your education, which may include High School graduation or GEDequivalent, undergraduate and/or graduate degrees, will be requireddepending on position requirements
Additional Details:
This position may require a skills assessment.
TheAustinPublic HealthDepartment may closethis job postingat any timeafter it has been advertised for seven (7) days, please apply as soon as possible if interested.
Please be aware that the Job Posting Close Datereflects the final day to apply,but the posting will close at 11:59 PM the day before the date listed.All application steps, including attachments and submissions, must be fully completed before that time.
We also recommend that yousave or print a copy of the job postingfor your records. Once a posting has closed, it will no longer be viewable in the system.
This position will require a pre-employment Criminal Background Investigation (CBI).
Immunization Requirement:
Austin Public Health employees mustcomply withthe department’s immunization policyProof of having had certain vaccinations is required for employees that work in an environment that involves face-to-faceinteraction with pregnant women, infants, children, STI/TB clients, immunocompromised clients, and clients athigh riskfor TB on a routinebasis.
Tobacco-free Workplace:
The City of Austin is a tobacco-free workplace. Use of tobacco products and/or e-cigarettes is notpermittedon any City of Austin worksite- including construction sites, parking lots, garages, or in personal vehicles parked on the premises.
Travel:
TheAustinPublic HealthDepartment iscomprisedof multiple facilitieslocatedthroughoutthe GreaterAustinarea If you are selected for thisposition, andmeet the Driver Safety Standards in the City of Austin Driver RecordEvaluationyou may drive when necessary to multiple locations as part of your regular job duties. Otherwise, youare responsible forgetting to and from these locations.
Hybrid Work Environment:
TheCity of AustinTelework Program is designed to empower employees and leaders toestablishhybrid work arrangements that promotehigh levelsof performance and engagement. TheCity of Austinhas an established work arrangement under which an employee is scheduled to work at least2days per weekat their designated worksite, depending on the positionSome positions mayrequireadditionaltime at their designated worksite.
90 Day Provision for Additional Vacancy:
If the same or anadditionalvacancy occurs within theAustinPublic HealthDepartment in the same job title within 90 days after the start date of the top candidate, theadditionalposition may be offered to another top candidate from the same candidate pool. This may include filling other vacancies with the same job title in other division/work locations within the AustinPublic HealthDepartment.Decisions on assigned selection may be made at the time of hire based on the business needs of the department.
Make a Difference Join a team driving meaningful change in one of the fastest-growing cities in the nation.
Value and Innovation Work in an environment where employees are valued, and innovation thrives.
Competitive Benefits Enjoy a comprehensive compensation package that includes generous leave, work-life balance programs, and extensive benefits.
Retirement Security Plan for the future with the City of Austin Employees' Retirement System.
Sustainable Transportation Options Commute easily with access to public transit and bike-friendly infrastructure.
Focus on Wellness Stay healthy through wellness programs, on-site fitness centers, and mental health support.
Career Growth Advance your skills and expertise with professional development and leadership opportunities.
Modern Workspaces Work in innovative and sustainable environments that foster collaboration and inspiration.
EEO Statement for City of Austin:
The City of Austin will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, creed, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, age, religion, veteran status, disability, or sexual orientation. In addition, the City will not discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of an individual's AIDS, AIDS Related Complex, or HIV status; nor will the City discriminate against individuals who are perceived to be at risk of HIV infection, or who associate with individuals who are believed to be at risk.
City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you require reasonable accommodation during the application process or have a question regarding an essential job function, please call (512) 974-3210 or Texas Relay by dialing 7-1-1.
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