Auburn, New York30+ days ago
FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES, PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS:Comprehensive knowledge of the principles, techniques, and practices of environmental engineering and environmental health programs; Comprehensive knowledge of provisions of Federal, State, and local laws and regulations related to the environment and environmental health; Good knowledge of the practices and techniques of administrative supervision of environmental health programs; Good knowledge of principles and practices of modern administrative techniques and procedures including budget preparation and administration; Ability to plan, develop, direct, and administer environmental health programs and to project and integrate these into the departmental programs; Ability to read and interpret engineering blueprints and sketches; Ability to read and interpret complex written material, state laws and departmental regulations pertaining to environmental engineering and environmental health; Ability to prepare technical reports and correspondence; Ability to deal with public, local officials, and difficult people; Ability to develop and maintain good public relations; Ability to communicate verbally and in writing. The work entails administration, management, and direction of the environmental health division of the County Health Department; advising local officials and the general public in regard to environmental health problems involving environmental engineering practices and the measures necessary for improvements and compliance with legal requirements; providing leadership in promotion of public health through application of environmental health practices; enforcement of the provisions of local and state Public Health Laws, State and County regulations, and Sanitary Codes in relation to environmental health matters.