Environmental Health-Hazardous Materials Program Manager Vernon CA 1 of 3
JOB DESCRIPTION
Environmental Health-Hazardous Materials Program Manager Date Prepared: December, 2025 Class Code: 2018
SUMMARY: Under general supervision, plans, coordinates, and assists in the development, implementation, administration, and evaluation of Health and Environmental Control Department programs; conducts and oversees inspections and investigations to enforce environmental and public health laws and regulations; researches, analyzes, and makes recommendations on program, policy, and operational issues; supervises and evaluates assigned technical and professional staff; and performs related duties as assigned.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: -- Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. This is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by incumbents of this class; employees may be assigned duties which are not listed below; reasonable accommodations will be made as required. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement and is subject to change at any time by the employer. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:
• Supervises and directs technical and professional staff responsible for field inspections and investigations to enforce environmental and public health laws and regulations across multiple program areas, including Certified Unified Program Agency (CUPA) hazardous materials, food safety, storm water management, solid waste and recycling, water and wastewater systems, animal and vector control, and general environmental public health.
• Assists in the development, administration, and evaluation of environmental health programs to ensure effective enforcement of applicable laws and regulations; collaborates with federal, state, regional, and local environmental agencies on operational strategies and best practices.
• Advises and consults with the Director on significant, department-wide initiatives and issues, including program reorganizations, policy development, and the creation and monitoring of corrective action plans.
• Identifies staff training needs through assessment, consultation, and evaluation of requests; develops and recommends training programs to enhance staff performance and organizational effectiveness.
• Plans, organizes, coordinates, and leads conferences and meetings; delivers presentations and serves on professional committees and task forces. • Conducts complex field inspections and investigations to ensure compliance with environmental and public health laws and regulations.
• Assists in the development and dissemination of educational and promotional materials, including flyers, newsletters, pamphlets, posters, and articles, to support public awareness and compliance.
• Responds to public health, sanitation, and environmental health complaints by identifying issues, conducting investigations, resolving code violations, coordinating with property owners or operators, recommending abatement measures, and preparing correspondence related to violations and corrective actions.
Environmental Health-Hazardous Materials Program Manager Vernon CA 2 of 3 • Provides technical guidance and consultation to business and industry representatives regarding program standards and regulatory requirements; delivers presentations to industry groups on the City’s environmental public health programs. • Evaluates the impacts of existing and proposed legislation on departmental programs and assesses services to ensure regulatory compliance and effectiveness. • Responds to emergency incidents involving hazardous materials, disease vectors, and environmental health hazards; coordinates interagency response efforts and investigations as needed.
• Represents the City of Vernon at multi-jurisdictional meetings, committees, and task forces.
• Maintains accurate records and databases; collects, compiles, and analyzes data; prepares technical reports and documentation as required. • Promotes positive relationships between the City of Vernon and the public by demonstrating professionalism, courtesy, and cooperation; maintains confidentiality of sensitive information; and performs other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education, Training and Experience Guidelines:
Bachelor’s Degree in Public Health, Environmental Health, Biological Science, Chemistry, or related science field; AND four years’ experience in environmental public health work including 2 years of experience supervising the work of others. Master’s Degree in Public Health, Public Administration, or a related field is desirable.
Knowledge of:
• City policies and procedures.
• Federal and state laws, codes, rules, and regulations related to public/environmental health. • Regional public health protocols, environmental protection issues, and regulatory enforcement standards.
• Techniques of investigating and resolving complex environmental health problems and conditions.
• Physical and biological science standards and guidelines used in environmental quality controls. • Techniques of investigating, inspecting, and resolving public health issues. • Customer service and public relations methods and practices. • Record keeping, file maintenance, and data collection, storage, and analysis principles and procedures.
• Principles, practices, and methods of effective supervision.
Skill in:
• Working effectively with others to develop solutions for public/environmental health problems. • Applying environmental health and safety principles and practices in a regulatory environment. • Interpreting technical instructions and analyzing complex variables. • Obtaining compliance with environmental public health laws and regulations. • Following and applying scientific principles and procedures for public/environmental health investigations.
• Collecting and analyzing data, and making appropriate recommendations. • Operating a personal computer utilizing standard and specialized software. • Establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships. • Communicating effectively verbally and in writing.
Environmental Health-Hazardous Materials Program Manager Vernon CA 3 of 3 LICENSE AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
A valid California State Driver’s License is required. Certificate of registration as an Environmental Health Specialist from the California State Department of Health is required. Additional certifications, which may include OSHA Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER) certification, and International Code Council – ICC certification as a California Underground Storage Tank (UST) Inspector may be required.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT:
Work is performed in a standard office environment and in internal and external environments throughout the City, with possibility of exposure to hazardous materials.
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