Environmental Health Specialist Supervisor

**Are you an experienced leader with a deep understanding of on-site sewage and water resource regulations? Join our team as an Environmental Health Specialist "EHS" Supervisor we are seeking two dedicated individuals for our On-Site Sewage and Water Resources Program. This role is perfect for a leader who enjoys training staff in code interpretation and compliance while overseeing critical field inspections. You will play a key role in protecting and improving the health of all people in places in Pierce County.** The Environmental Health Specialist (EHS) Supervisor is a first-line supervisor of employees involved in inspecting, monitoring, and evaluating field sites and facilities for compliance with health and safety regulations. Duties include facilitating administrative hearings, variances, and waivers within a regulatory environment and providing supervision and training to staff. This position works within the Onsite Sewage and Drinking Water Resources program and primarily supervises staff who review septic system designs, assess compliance with environmental and certified professional regulations, approve drinking water sources, and review land use applications. **Distinguishing Characteristics** This position is the supervisor level of the Environmental Health Specialist series and works under the direction of a Program Manager. An employee assigned to this classification works independently supervising the environmental health team and has considerable latitude for independent judgement under minimal supervision. **Position Series** - Permit Technician I - Permit Technician II - Environmental Health Specialist I/II - Environmental Health Specialist III - EHS Supervisor **Career Path Options** Options to continue your career at the Health Department depend on your interest, education, and training. Possibilities beyond the position series include: - Program Manager I - Program Manager II **Essential Functions** - Customer Service: Provide customer service to the public and industry professionals on environmental health topics, applications, permits, applicable fees, and related codes in person, over the phone, and through written communication. - Supervision and Performance Management: Plan, prioritize, assign, and review the work of a team that includes but is not limited to environmental health specialists, pool inspectors, and permit technicians, to include office work, field work, and other aspects of the regulatory process. Investigate and resolve interpersonal issues in a timely manner. Document performance, provide feedback, conduct formal evaluations, and initiate disciplinary actions in collaboration with Human Resources, Program Manager, and division leadership. Mentor, coach, and develop direct reports and identify areas of opportunity, growth, and recognition. Recruit, hire, train, and model appropriate behavior. - Develop Policies, Procedures, and Operational Plans and Guidelines: Establish operating procedures and guidelines for program activities. Support Program Manager to develop program plans, ensure deliverables are met, and monitor program progress. Assist Program Manager in recommendation of new ordinances, rules, or regulations. Serve as Subject Matter Expert at local, state, or federal committees or meetings. - Quality Assurance, Control, and Improvement: Ensure employees comply with local, state, and federal codes, grant requirements, department policies and procedures, and legal guidance. Evaluate operations, processes, and outcomes. Make recommendations to the Program Manager on process and service improvements. Oversee the maintenance of accurate records, data, and documents related to program work. - Technical Assistance and Complex Problem Solving: Provide advanced technical consultations and problem solving. Handle and resolve complex complaints, non-compliance issues, and technical problems that require advanced knowledge and judgment. Conduct advanced application reviews. **Examples o…