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The opporTuniTy:Environmental Health DirectorThe Environmental Health Director is a member of the Executive Leadership Team and works collaboratively with the team and throughout the District to advise on and carry out the mission and strategic plan of the Snohomish Health District. The incumbent is responsible for planning, organizing, directing, and administering the operations of multiple programs within the Environmental Health Division. The incumbent will be closely involved with a number of key initiatives and projects, such as implementing a new Environmental Health technology program, cost of service/fee study; re-alignment of positions and changes to the organizational structure; burgeoning public records requests, and strategic plan implementation.
The organizaTion
The Snohomish Health District is an independent special purpose district created in 1959. It is the municipal corporation responsible for public health in Snohomish County, organized pursuant to the provisions of RCW 70.05 and RCW 70.46.
A 15-member Board of Health oversees all matters pertaining to the preservation of life and the health of people, including policy and budget development. All five Snohomish County Council members sit on the Board of Health, together with 10 city council members or mayors representing the cities and towns. Public meetings of the Board of Health are held monthly.
State law also requires each local board of health to appoint a licensed, experienced physician as the local health officer who serves as the executive secretary to, and administrative officer for the local board of health. Gary Goldbaum, MD, MPH, serves as the director and health officer of the Snohomish Health District. Reporting to the Deputy Director and Chief Operating Officer, Peter M. Mayer, the District’s three divisions, Environmental Health, Communicable Disease and Community Health, along with administrative oversight and support, exist to carry out programs and services that protect and promote public health.
educaTion & professional experience
Master’s Degree (from an accredited institution) in public health, environmental health, public administration, or a closely-related health field with 6 years progressively responsible work experience working in a public health or very similar agency, with at least 4 years in a supervisory capacity. Public sector experience is desired, but not required. In place of the noted requirements, the incumbent may possess any combination of relevant education and experience which would demonstrate the individual’s knowledge, skill, and ability to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of the position.
To be considered
Interested candidates can apply by submitting a cover letter and resume, as well as completing the supplemental questionnaire and application via mail or email as follows:
Snohomish Health DistrictAttn: Human Resources3020 Rucker Ave., Suite 306Everett, WA 98201
The position opens on April 17, 2015, and will remain open until filled. However, candidates are encouraged to apply early in the process, with the first review of applications on May 11, 2015. Selected candidates will be invited to participate in an interview process at the end of May.
If you have questions about the opportunity, please feel free to contact Teri Smith or Pam Aguilar at (425) 339-5210.
■ Snohomish Health District is an equal opportunity employer and all applicants will receive consideration for appointment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, political affiliations or any other non-merit factor. Reasonable accommodations will be made for persons with disabilities.
CompensaTion
The salary range for the Environmental Health Director is $85,276 to $119,985 annually with a comprehensive benefits package. Placement in the salary range will be based on the selected candidate’s experience and salary history.
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The counTy
Snohomish County is the third most populous county in Washington State and the fastest growing county in the Puget Sound in 2014. The total population was estimated to be 759,583 as of July 1, 2014, according to the U.S. Census data. Most of the population lives in the southwest and the I-5 corridor. Twenty cities and towns are home to about 58% of the population; 42% live in unincorporated areas.
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We’re looking for the ideal candidate to join our ambitious team!
key responsibiliTies
Leads the activities of Environmental Health Division programs, including Food & Living Environment, Water/Wastewater, and Solid Waste & Toxics.
Represents and articulates the interests and priorities of the agency and public health at Board of Health, Public Health Advisory Council and other community meetings, workshops and events.
Serves as a member of the Executive Leadership Team to recommend, collaborate, review and address district-wide issues, budgets and policies.
Collaborates with diverse stakeholders in developing annual goals, objectives and work plans for the agency and Environmental Health Division and performs long-range planning in conjunction with agency management staff and district administration.
Creates a continuous improvement culture throughout the agency and division, enhancing existing processes and standards.
Motivates and influences a team of internal and external stakeholders and capable of making significant changes to business processes and practices, workflows, and systems.
Regularly reviews divisional program quality assurance data to assure quality of service delivery; reviews staff productivity and outcome indicators and assures a high level of productivity and performance.
Plans and implements initiatives effectively across traditional jurisdictional, organizational and workgroup boundaries.
Plans, participates and supports agency and county-wide emergency preparedness and response activities.
Seeks and maintains effective working relationships with elected/appointed officials, staff, other agencies and organizations, the media and the general public.
Analyzes complex administrative problems and develops appropriate solutions.
Plans, initiates and manages projects from beginning to end, with minimal direction.
Effectively carries out difficult and complex assignments requiring considerable judgment and initiative with a minimum of supervision.
Establishes strong professional and peer networks with partners and organizations in the community and actively promotes the district and the division.
Participates in local, regional and state level committees, commissions and workgroups.
Actively participates in agency-wide workforce development planning and implementation.
Oversees the supervision, coaching, mentoring, training, and performance evaluation of all division staff; directly supervises and evaluates the division’s program managers; communicates the need for corrective or disciplinary action to appropriate district personnel and initiates or approves disciplinary action for division staff.
Communicates in an effective manner with division management and staff on a regular basis, and can be a District spokesperson as needed.
Designs and implements programs within approved budget; obtains grants as appropriate to fund on-going or new programs; prepares contract work statements as appropriate and assumes responsibility for monitoring of all divisional contracts and grants.
Develops and oversees annual expenditure and revenue budgets, and takes corrective action as needed; reports and addresses any variations from the budgets that will not be resolved within the fiscal year in a timely manner.
Creates, evaluates and revises division policies and procedures.
Interprets and ensures compliance to Washington State laws, sanitary codes, and local regulations and policies.
Responds as a member of the Incident Command Team in the event of an emergency; responds to after-hour calls and coordinates agency response as part of a monthly rotation of the 24-hour Health District duty phone.
Snohomish Health District Page 2 Snohomish Health District Page 3
ideal candidaTe
• A person who is action oriented and energized by seizing opportunities
• A person who has demonstrated making bold and at times unpopular decisions
• A person who creates and implements ground-breaking ideas and challenges the status quo
• A person who is forward focused and can accurately anticipate future trends and consequences
• A person who optimistically communicates about opportunities and possibilities through a compelling and inspiring vision or sense of purpose
• A person who eagerly accepts tasks, leads district teams and offers innovative solutions
• A person who adheres to appropriate and effective set of core values and beliefs during good times and bad, and acts in line with those values
• A person who is seen as a direct, thoughtful individual; keeps confidences; is accountable; and doesn’t misrepresent him/herself for personal gain
• A person who can find common ground, obtain cooperation for change and effectively bridge issues across and outside the District
• A person who is able to bring out the creative ideas of others and can apply sound judgment, experience and professionalism to carry forward the best ideas
• A person who relates well to all kinds of people – up, down and sideways; inside and outside the District
• A person who provides current, direct, complete and actionable positive, constructive and/or corrective feedback to others
• A person who clearly assigns responsibility for tasks and decisions and effectively monitors the process, progress, feedback loops, and results
• A person who is sensitive to political environments and can tailor or maneuver his/her communication appropriately
• A person who can steadfastly motivate self and others to meet or exceed goals
We’re looking for the ideal candidate to join our ambitious team!
key responsibiliTies
Leads the activities of Environmental Health Division programs, including Food & Living Environment, Water/Wastewater, and Solid Waste & Toxics.
Represents and articulates the interests and priorities of the agency and public health at Board of Health, Public Health Advisory Council and other community meetings, workshops and events.
Serves as a member of the Executive Leadership Team to recommend, collaborate, review and address district-wide issues, budgets and policies.
Collaborates with diverse stakeholders in developing annual goals, objectives and work plans for the agency and Environmental Health Division and performs long-range planning in conjunction with agency management staff and district administration.
Creates a continuous improvement culture throughout the agency and division, enhancing existing processes and standards.
Motivates and influences a team of internal and external stakeholders and capable of making significant changes to business processes and practices, workflows, and systems.
Regularly reviews divisional program quality assurance data to assure quality of service delivery; reviews staff productivity and outcome indicators and assures a high level of productivity and performance.
Plans and implements initiatives effectively across traditional jurisdictional, organizational and workgroup boundaries.
Plans, participates and supports agency and county-wide emergency preparedness and response activities.
Seeks and maintains effective working relationships with elected/appointed officials, staff, other agencies and organizations, the media and the general public.
Analyzes complex administrative problems and develops appropriate solutions.
Plans, initiates and manages projects from beginning to end, with minimal direction.
Effectively carries out difficult and complex assignments requiring considerable judgment and initiative with a minimum of supervision.
Establishes strong professional and peer networks with partners and organizations in the community and actively promotes the district and the division.
Participates in local, regional and state level committees, commissions and workgroups.
Actively participates in agency-wide workforce development planning and implementation.
Oversees the supervision, coaching, mentoring, training, and performance evaluation of all division staff; directly supervises and evaluates the division’s program managers; communicates the need for corrective or disciplinary action to appropriate district personnel and initiates or approves disciplinary action for division staff.
Communicates in an effective manner with division management and staff on a regular basis, and can be a District spokesperson as needed.
Designs and implements programs within approved budget; obtains grants as appropriate to fund on-going or new programs; prepares contract work statements as appropriate and assumes responsibility for monitoring of all divisional contracts and grants.
Develops and oversees annual expenditure and revenue budgets, and takes corrective action as needed; reports and addresses any variations from the budgets that will not be resolved within the fiscal year in a timely manner.
Creates, evaluates and revises division policies and procedures.
Interprets and ensures compliance to Washington State laws, sanitary codes, and local regulations and policies.
Responds as a member of the Incident Command Team in the event of an emergency; responds to after-hour calls and coordinates agency response as part of a monthly rotation of the 24-hour Health District duty phone.
Snohomish Health District Page 2 Snohomish Health District Page 3
ideal candidaTe
• A person who is action oriented and energized by seizing opportunities
• A person who has demonstrated making bold and at times unpopular decisions
• A person who creates and implements ground-breaking ideas and challenges the status quo
• A person who is forward focused and can accurately anticipate future trends and consequences
• A person who optimistically communicates about opportunities and possibilities through a compelling and inspiring vision or sense of purpose
• A person who eagerly accepts tasks, leads district teams and offers innovative solutions
• A person who adheres to appropriate and effective set of core values and beliefs during good times and bad, and acts in line with those values
• A person who is seen as a direct, thoughtful individual; keeps confidences; is accountable; and doesn’t misrepresent him/herself for personal gain
• A person who can find common ground, obtain cooperation for change and effectively bridge issues across and outside the District
• A person who is able to bring out the creative ideas of others and can apply sound judgment, experience and professionalism to carry forward the best ideas
• A person who relates well to all kinds of people – up, down and sideways; inside and outside the District
• A person who provides current, direct, complete and actionable positive, constructive and/or corrective feedback to others
• A person who clearly assigns responsibility for tasks and decisions and effectively monitors the process, progress, feedback loops, and results
• A person who is sensitive to political environments and can tailor or maneuver his/her communication appropriately
• A person who can steadfastly motivate self and others to meet or exceed goals
The opporTuniTy:Environmental Health DirectorThe Environmental Health Director is a member of the Executive Leadership Team and works collaboratively with the team and throughout the District to advise on and carry out the mission and strategic plan of the Snohomish Health District. The incumbent is responsible for planning, organizing, directing, and administering the operations of multiple programs within the Environmental Health Division. The incumbent will be closely involved with a number of key initiatives and projects, such as implementing a new Environmental Health technology program, cost of service/fee study; re-alignment of positions and changes to the organizational structure; burgeoning public records requests, and strategic plan implementation.
The organizaTion
The Snohomish Health District is an independent special purpose district created in 1959. It is the municipal corporation responsible for public health in Snohomish County, organized pursuant to the provisions of RCW 70.05 and RCW 70.46.
A 15-member Board of Health oversees all matters pertaining to the preservation of life and the health of people, including policy and budget development. All five Snohomish County Council members sit on the Board of Health, together with 10 city council members or mayors representing the cities and towns. Public meetings of the Board of Health are held monthly.
State law also requires each local board of health to appoint a licensed, experienced physician as the local health officer who serves as the executive secretary to, and administrative officer for the local board of health. Gary Goldbaum, MD, MPH, serves as the director and health officer of the Snohomish Health District. Reporting to the Deputy Director and Chief Operating Officer, Peter M. Mayer, the District’s three divisions, Environmental Health, Communicable Disease and Community Health, along with administrative oversight and support, exist to carry out programs and services that protect and promote public health.
educaTion & professional experience
Master’s Degree (from an accredited institution) in public health, environmental health, public administration, or a closely-related health field with 6 years progressively responsible work experience working in a public health or very similar agency, with at least 4 years in a supervisory capacity. Public sector experience is desired, but not required. In place of the noted requirements, the incumbent may possess any combination of relevant education and experience which would demonstrate the individual’s knowledge, skill, and ability to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of the position.
To be considered
Interested candidates can apply by submitting a cover letter and resume, as well as completing the supplemental questionnaire and application via mail or email as follows:
Snohomish Health DistrictAttn: Human Resources3020 Rucker Ave., Suite 306Everett, WA 98201
The position opens on April 17, 2015, and will remain open until filled. However, candidates are encouraged to apply early in the process, with the first review of applications on May 11, 2015. Selected candidates will be invited to participate in an interview process at the end of May.
If you have questions about the opportunity, please feel free to contact Teri Smith or Pam Aguilar at (425) 339-5210.
■ Snohomish Health District is an equal opportunity employer and all applicants will receive consideration for appointment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, political affiliations or any other non-merit factor. Reasonable accommodations will be made for persons with disabilities.
CompensaTion
The salary range for the Environmental Health Director is $85,276 to $119,985 annually with a comprehensive benefits package. Placement in the salary range will be based on the selected candidate’s experience and salary history.
coMe Join us &Make a difference
The counTy
Snohomish County is the third most populous county in Washington State and the fastest growing county in the Puget Sound in 2014. The total population was estimated to be 759,583 as of July 1, 2014, according to the U.S. Census data. Most of the population lives in the southwest and the I-5 corridor. Twenty cities and towns are home to about 58% of the population; 42% live in unincorporated areas.
Snohomish Health District Page 4