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ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SERVICES
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HEALTH AND WELLNESS FOR ALL
ARIZONANS
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FOOD SAFETY & ENVIRONMENTAL
SERVICES PROGRAM MANAGER
(Environmental Health
Administrator)
Division of
Public Health Services / Bureau of Epidemiology & Disease Control
Location: 150 N. 18th
Avenue, Phoenix, AZ
Grade: 22
Salary: $43,239 - $60,354
Job ID #: 4864
Issue Date: 9-12-13
Apply By: *Open Until Filled* 1st
review 9-26-13
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ABOUT THE POSITION/DEPARTMENT:
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“Promoting Health and Wellness for all Arizonans”
is the motto of the Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS). ADHS
promotes and protects the health of Arizona’s children and adults and
sets the standard for personal and community health through direct care,
science, public policy and leadership. ADHS is one of the largest
departments in Arizona State Government with a budget of $1.5 billion
dollars and a workforce of approximately 1600 employees. Visit http://www.azdhs.gov
This position manages the Food Safety &
Environmental Services Program and staff. Coordinates food safety and
environmental services activities and serves as the staff expert in
matters pertaining to the environmental control of disease transmitted
via food and environmental sources; Manages and directs the work
activities of four environmental staff and one administrative assistant.
Responsible for interpreting and implementing State policy and rules on
environmental health, food safety and sanitation. Coordinates county
environmental health department evaluations. Manages the preparation of
monthly data and annual program reports. Responsible for the quality and
quantity of program inspection activities by professional staff. Oversees
the school garden program and develops and revises the school garden
guidelines as necessary. Administers and manages the program budget and
grants. Manages preparation and implementation of county health
department delegation agreements. Coordinates the Statewide
standardization and training of county health department environmental
health Sanitarians; Services as the Sanitarian Council Chairman.
Coordinates the annual conference of Registered Sanitarians. In absence
of Office Chief, this position assumes responsibilities of the Acting
Office Chief. Performs other duties as required.
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KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS
AND ABILITIES (KSAs):
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Knowledge of program and personnel
management; program administration, program evaluation; budget
monitoring, resource utilization and prioritization. Knowledge of word
processing, graphic presentation, statistical analysis and database
manipulation using software. Knowledge of food safety, environmental
health and public health. Knowledge of regulatory role and functions of
county health departments, Indian Health Service Units, Tribal health
Units and other agencies.
Skills in managing and motivating
personnel, strong skills in technical writing and analyzing and assessing
the significance of human environmental exposures. Some experience with
rule writing, considerable skill in planning and coordinating prevention
and mitigation public policy strategies to protect the public health from
environmental contaminants. Demonstrate ability to communicate technical
information both orally and in writing. Strong analytical skills as
applied to the evaluation and interpretation of health-based data.
Exercise good judgment in making decisions with regards to compliance and
enforcement.
Successful candidate must be a Arizona Registered Sanitarian and have a valid
Arizona Driver’s license.
Selective Preference: The preferred
candidate will have experience with food safety inspections, compliance
enforcement, and public health programs. A successful candidate for this
position will hold a Master’s Degree in Public Health or related field or
hold a Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant science and experience survising and managing similar programs.
Position is required to perform work
at/attend meetings at alternate locations and/or travel when necessary,
which requires the use of either a state or personal vehicle. An employee
in this position must sign a State of Arizona Driver Authorization form
when hired, which allows ADHS HR staff to obtain the motor vehicle
driving record of the employee.
How to apply: Internal employee:
go to www.yes.az.gov, click on
Search for Jobs, Enter your Login Name (EIN), Enter your YES Password,
double click on the Employee Icon, click on Opportunities and
self-nominate for the position(s).
External candidates: go to www.azstatejobs.gov, click on
SEARCH FOR JOBS, Choose HEALTH SERVICES, DEPT OF
from AGENCY drop down, click on SEARCH and self-nominate for the
position(s). If you need assistance, please contact Helpline:
602.542.4700 Option 9.
ADHS supports a diverse
multi-cultural workforce that reflects the community, promotes equal
opportunity at all levels of Agency, and creates an inclusive work
environment that enables all individuals to perform to their fullest
potential free from discrimination.
· Health, Dental, Vision, Life,
Supplemental and Dependent Life and Short Term Disability insurances -
visit www.benefitoptions.az.gov
· Defined Benefit
Retirement Plan through Arizona State Retirement System – visit www.azasrs.gov
· Deferred
Compensation 457 Plan’ Flexible Spending Accounts; Health Savings
Accounts; Discount Home and Auto Insurance
· Accrued vacation and sick pay: 10 paid holidays
All newly-hired employees are
subject to the E-Verify Employment Eligibility Verification Program. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable
accommodation such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative
format by contacting the Employment Unit Manager at (602) 542-1085.
Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the
accommodation. – SHS 23 CM
The Department of
Health Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Substance Free
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