Health and Environmental Investigator IV (Supervisor) at King County

SummaryTwo (2) openingsThe Environmental Health Services Division Food & Facilities Section is seeking (2) two skilled enthusiastic and dedicated individuals to serve as Health and Environmental Investigator IV (Environmental Health Services Supervisors). One position is CareerService and the second position is a one-year Term-Limited Temporary/Special Duty Assignment.The successful candidates will have a passion for environmental public health and creating heathier lives for all people in King County enjoy investing in professional development of staff and developing workforce and teams possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills and be effective at developing productive relationships with agency partners and regulated entities. The program is seeking innovative individuals who are able to provide oversight for technology-driven food safety and water recreation facility management systems including supporting the adoption of new software and leading a team to produce data-driven results. The successful applicants will work with a team of supervisors in the section and will each directly supervise 10-12 people.The positionswill belocatedwithin theFood & Facilities Section of theEnvironmental HealthServicesDivision of Public Health Seattle & King Environmental Health Services Divisions mission is toidentifyand sustain environmental conditions that promote healthy people and healthy communities. The Food & Facilities Section contributes to healthy communities by permittingeducatingand inspecting over 1800 water recreation facilities 12500 permanent food businesses45farmers markets 3500temporary foodvendors and issues over 50000 food worker cards addition the sectionis responsible forpermitting and inspecting 1800 water recreational facilities oversees the safety of fresh and marine water bathing beaches and provides regulatory oversight of sewage releases and Harmful Algal Blooms affecting swimming beaches. We serve an incredibly diverse culturally rich and culinary innovative communities. Our incredibly talented and diverse63-person teamoperateswith a $15.5million annual budget. The Food and Facilities Sectionstrivesto provideequitableservice and applies an educational approach toward regulatory compliance.The positions support and advance Environmental Health Services Divisions values for fair and culturally competent service delivery innovative effective and efficient application of resources building a culture of performance and expanding opportunities to seek input listen and respond to industry and residents. The positions will be located within the Environmental Health Division of Public Health Seattle & King County.The Program is committed to the principles of racial equity and social justice and values diverse perspectives and life experiences in its workforce. People of all backgrounds are encouraged to apply.There will be situations where the employee is required to report to a County worksite. The Environmental Health Division reserves the right to place staff at worksite locations or transfer staff to new worksite locations that best support the efficient delivery of services.This posting may be used to generate an eligibility pool for future Career Service Term Limited Temporary and Special Duty Assignment vacancies that may occur in this classification within this workgroup. The eligibility pool will be retained for 6 months from the date of posting and may be used at the discretion of the hiring authority.About the Environmental Health Services Division:Through the work of 190 dedicated employees The Environmental Health Services Divisions mission is to identify and sustain environmental conditions that promote healthy people and healthy communities. Our vision is healthy safe and vibrant communities that are free of health disparities based on race gender or economic status.The Divisions core values include equity and social justice integrity community service collaboration a supportive work culture and learning from each other and the communities we serve. We strive for fair and culturally competent service delivery innovative effective and efficient application of resources building a culture of performance and expanding opportunities to seek input listen and respond to industry and residents. To learn more please visit named King County as one of Washington States best employers.Together with leadership and our employeeswerechanging the way government delivers service and winning national recognition as a model of excellence. Are you ready to make a difference Come join the team dedicated to serving one of the nations best places to live work and play.Guided by our True North we are making King County a welcoming community where every person can thrive. We value diversity inclusion and belonging in our workplace and workforce. To reach this goal we are committed to workforce equity. Equitable recruiting support and retention is how we will obtain the highest quality workforce in our region; a workforce that shares and will help advance our guiding principles - we are one team; we solve problems; we focus on the customer; we drive for results; we are racially just; we respect all people; we lead the way; and we are responsible stewards. We encourage people of all backgrounds and identities to apply including Native American and people of color immigrants refugees women LGBTQ people living with disabilities and veterans.Commitment To Equity and Social JusticeNamed after Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. one of the most influential civil rights leaders in our nations history King County is a vibrant international community with residents that represent countries from around the world. It is a region with increasing diversity that cherishes the traditions of many cultures.The county government has a deep commitment to equity and social justice and advancing practices strategies and policies that promote fairness justice and opportunity for all in our workplaces and our communities. With this commitment King County has adopted a pro-equity agenda to advance regional change and ensure that residents from all communities are incorporated into our emergency planning and public outreach efforts.We recognize that structural racism consists of principles and practices that cause and justify an inequitable distribution of rights opportunities and experiences across racial groups. Since declaring Racism is a Public Health Crisis in June 2020 King County and Public Health committed to being intentionally anti-racist and accountable to Black Indigenous and People of Color communities.To learn more please visit DutiesSupervision and Workforce Development:Conduct and facilitate staff development and performance management activities.Collaborate with staff colleagues Assistant Division Director Deputy Assistant Division Director Division and program management team; ensure compliance with Department and Division policies and procedures.Ensure adequate staff and skills are available to support program needs; anticipate and participate in solving conflicts between other agencies/work groups and resolving labor issues.Coach mentor and train field and senior environmental health investigators.Support and develop on-going programs and continuous improvement efforts.Program and Project Management:Develop and evaluate performance dashboard to help make data driven decisions.Implement program development efforts such as supporting ongoing QA/QC activities.Develop metrics and dashboards to help improve staff performance.Interpret and apply program guidance in managing projects programs and services.Identifycommunity needs and characteristics to prioritizeinfluenceand improve programs and services.Effectively and efficiently manage agency resources including staff project resources work plans and service agreements; ensure consistency with Department and Division policies.Ensure that services are planned delivered and evaluated in a culturally appropriate manner that reflects the needs of all stakeholders we serve across King County.Implement and monitor the food safety rating system including conducting on-going quality assurance and control training staff and processing appeals.Manage projects of various types in support of food and water recreational programs.Other duties as assigned by the Food & Facilities Assistant Division Director and other program managers.Experience Qualifications Knowledge SkillsRequired:Five (5) years of experience conducting plan review or inspections to ensure compliance with:The Washington State Retail Food Code the King County Food Code or food codes in other state or local jurisdictions andThe Washington State Water Recreation Facilities Code or water recreation codes in other state or local jurisdictionsTwo (2) years of experience supervising or leading people projects or teams Environmental Health preferably in food safety or water recreation including: Training coaching and mentoring staff; providing subject matter expertise and technical assistance; and managing employee performance (e.g. providing feedback working with HR to resolve personnel issues writing performance appraisals).Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively including: Strong and consistent leadership; experience creating managing or leading effective teams; delegating responsibilities; active listening; facilitation negotiation mediation and compromise; managing assignments to meet deadlines; resolving conflicts; ensuring appropriate transparency; and maintaining effective and positive relationships with peers subordinates and management.Program or project management experienceincluding: Demonstrated ability applying knowledge of local government program operations; strategic planning; developing and applying internal and external stakeholder strategies; developing implementingmonitoringand improving programmatic/strategic outcomes; using data to guide decision-making;establishingpriorities; andconducting or managing quality control/quality assurance.Demonstrated cultural competence working with diverse populations including race ethnicity gender ability age sexual orientation and socio-economic status. Demonstrated ability applying principles of equity and social justice in local government programs.Ability to create a climate in which people want to do their best; can motivate many kinds of direct report team or project members; enables co-workers to grow and succeed through feedback instruction and encouragement.Effective written and oral communications skills including: Presenting information to lay audiences and technical subject matter experts and drafting materials such as program policies procedures correspondence and technical reports.Valid Washington State drivers license.Within six (6) months of hire Registered Environmental Health Specialist/Registered Sanitarian (REHS/RS) from the National Environmental Health Association (NEHA) or from the Washington State Board of Registered Sanitarians (WSBRS). Both NEHA and WSBRS provide applications for REHS/RS credentialing by examination or via reciprocity.REHS/RS credentialing information is available from NEHA at: credentialing information is available from WSBRS at: All required licenses and certifications must be maintained in active status without suspension or revocation throughout employment.Desired:Masters Degree in Public Health Public Administration or a closely related field or equivalent professional experience.Experience working in a highly collaborative government program or coalition.Experience creating effective working relationships with external program partners/agencies.Responding to media and public records disclosure requests.Knowledge of FDA Voluntary Retail Program Standards.Knowledge of food and pool plan review policies and procedures.Bilingual in one of the most common non-English languages in King County (such as Spanish Arabic Somali Hindi Punjabi Chinese Vietnamese Korean).Sufficient knowledge and experience working with recreational water facilities to lead this scope of work. Certified Pool & Spa Operator credentialing knowledge base.Knowledge of Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) programs.Knowledge and experience implementing Train the Trainer programs to promote workforce development and continuing education for staff.Knowledge of regulatory oversight and experience applying this knowledge to education enforcement legal frameworks and public health policy.Knowledge and experience applying change management principles.Skill and experience with emergency response.Skill and experience with de-escalation techniques.Knowledge and experience in addressing unpermitted stakeholder operations and non-traditional business models with respect to established Food and Water Recreation Facility code compliance in WA State.Ability to network and establish collaborative partnerships through other agency and industry stakeholders.Currently holds a valid Registered Environmental Health Specialist/Registered Sanitarian (REHS/RS) from the National Environmental Health Association (NEHA) or from the Washington State Board of Registered Sanitarians (WSBRS).Supplemental InformationForbes named King County as one of Washington States best employers.Together with leadership and our employees were changing the way government delivers service and winning national recognition as a model of excellence. Are you ready to make a differenceCome join the teamdedicated to serving one of the nations best places to live work and play.Guided by our True North we are making King County a welcoming community where every person can thrive. We value diversity inclusion and belonging in our workplace and workforce. To reach this goal we are committed to workforce equity. Equitable recruiting support and retention is how we will obtain the highest quality workforce in our region; a workforce that shares and will help advance our guiding principles - we are one team; we solve problems; we focus on the customer; we drive for results; we are racially just; we respect all people; we lead the way; and we are responsible stewards. We encourage people of all backgrounds and identities to apply including Native American and people of color immigrants refugees women LGBTQ people living with disabilities and veterans.King County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) EmployerNo person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on race color religion national origin sex (including gender identity sexual orientation and pregnancy) age genetic information disability veteran status or other protected class. Our EEO policy applies to all employment actions including but not limited to recruitment hiring selection for training promotion transfer demotion layoff termination rates of pay or other forms of compensation.To ApplyIf you are interested in pursuing this position please follow the application instructions carefully. If you need this announcement in an alternate language or format would like to request accommodation or assistance in the application or assessment process or if you have questions please contact the recruiter listed on this job announcement.This position is open to all qualified candidates. We are committed to equity and social justice in principle in practice and by policy. We value diverse perspectives and life experiences in our workforce and are committed to building a culturally diverse and inclusive environment. We encourage people of all backgrounds to apply including people of color immigrants refugees women LGBTQ people with disabilities and veterans. This selected candidate will integrate the Countys Equity and Social Justice values and principles into the daily functions of this position.This vacancy can also be filled as a Special Duty opportunity. For Special Duty Assignment interest you must be a Career Service Career Service Exempt or other regular (non-temporary) employee in King County who has completed their initial County probation. You must have supervisor approval prior to taking a Special Duty Assignment.The following items are required to be considered for this vacancy:NeoGov Job Application (The responses on your job application should be thorough and complete and will be used in the screening process)Supplemental Questions (The responses to the supplemental questions should be thorough and complete and will be used in the screening process)Please note: Cover letters resumes and additional attachments will not be reviewed as part of the evaluation process if not outlined as a required application material as outlined above.Your application may be rejected as incomplete if you do not include the relevant information in the application. Cover letters and/or resumes are not accepted in lieu of a completed application. Applications and/or Supplemental Questionnaires that state see my resume or see my personnel file are considered incomplete and will not be accepted.Working Conditions and Physical Requirements:This position requires the ability to perform work duties both indoors and outdoors in office environments food establishments schools water recreation facilities and other field locations in a variety physical and weather conditions that may include: Walking on wet and greasy floors uneven terrain up and down stairs and working around heavy machinery strong odors dusts animals and various types of chemical products and wastes.Carrying using and maintaining in the field portable computers environmental sampling equipment and educational and enforcement documents. Interaction with individuals from the public who are upset angry agitated and sometimes hostile requiring the use of conflict management and de-escalation skills. This position may require strength enough to lift carry push or pull equipment and other objects weighing up to 40 pounds as well as refrigerator and freezer doors. Performance of job duties requires driving on a regular basis and a valid Washington State Drivers license. This position may require the incumbent to occasionally access or travel by ferry or boat.Necessary Special RequirementsThe selection process may include evaluation of application materials and supplemental questions interviewing and testing. You must completely fill out the application with your relevant education and work experience.The selected candidate must be able to provide proof of Basic Life Support (BLS) / CPR (if applicable).The selected candidate must be able to pass a thorough background investigationbut findings may not necessarily disqualify an applicant for employment.Pre-employment PhysicalFor more information on our selection process please refer to For tips on interviewing please visit are required to protect the privacy and security of protected health information as defined in State and Federal Law.Public Health relies on office automation (Microsoft Office) and web-based enabled tools therefore candidates must be proficient and comfortable with computer use to perform functions associated with on-going work.Employees are required to adhere to OSHA/WISHA guidelines including but not limited to completing their mandatory trainings on time and obtaining required immunizations.Regular and reliable attendance effective communication skills and development of effective working relationships are requirements of all Public Health positions.When Public Health responds to an emergency and in accordance with relevant CBA language and/or KC policy and procedures we may assign duties outside your regular job description. This may involve responding at any time including nights and weekends with possible deployment to locations other than the department.If you need this announcement in an alternate language or format would like to request accommodation or assistance in the application or assessment process or if you have questions please contact your recruiter listed on this job announcement.Work ScheduleThe regular workweek is 40 hours Monday to Friday. Occasional evening weekends on-call work and some travel are required. This full-time position is exempt from the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act and is not eligible for overtime.Work LocationThe work associated with this position will be performed through a combination of remote and onsite work. The successful candidate may be expected to report to the office for onsite work typically (2-3 times per week). The frequency of onsite work may vary based on business or operational needs and be adjusted accordingly. The primary onsite location is (Chinook Building - 401 5th Suite 1000 Seattle WA 98104 AND/OR Eastgate Public Health - 14350 SE Eastgate Way Bellevue WA 98007). Employees must reside in Washington state and within a reasonable distance to their King County worksite to respond to workplace reporting requirements.King County has a robust collection of tools and resources to support working remotely. The individual selected for this opportunity will join an innovative and progressive team that is redefining how we work as we transition to the departments hybrid environment. Employees will be provided with a County-issued laptop and must maintain a home workspace with an internet connection where they can reliably perform work and remain available and responsive during scheduled work hours.Union MembershipThis position is represented by ProTec 17.ContactFor more information about the application process please contact Sarah Dunkinson at .Required Experience:Manager Key Skills Athletics,Administration And Accounting,Academics,Financial Services,Cisco,Analytics Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1 Yearly Salary Salary: 119465 - 151428