Environmental Health Manager

The Virginia Department of Health is seeking an Environmental Health Manager for a full-time position in Roanoke, VA. The role involves managing environmental programs, focusing on policy administration and quality assurance. Candidates should have knowledge of Environmental Health programs and strong management skills. The position offers a salary range of $80,000 to $90,000 and includes various benefits. This is an in-office position, not remote.
Environmental Health Manager (VDH07449)
Job no: 5058677
Work type: Full-Time (Salaried)
Location: Roanoke (City), Virginia
Categories: Applied Sciences and Natural Resources
Title: Environmental Health Manager (VDH07449)
State Role Title: Environmental Manager I
Hiring Range: $80,000 - $90,000
Pay Band: 5
Agency: Virginia Department of Health
Location: ROANOKE HQ
Agency Website: www.vdh.virginia.gov
Recruitment Type: Agency Employee Only - A
Job Duties
Consider joining the Virginia Department of Health as we foster healthy and resilient communities. This is your opportunity to serve the public in the Environmental Health Program in the role of Environmental Health Manager at the Roanoke City/Alleghany Health District.
• AGENCY ONLY APPLICANTS*
Manages environmental program(s) in a district or central office work unit, focused on immediate administrative and operational issues, policy administration and quality assurance, with less focus on daily supervision of staff. (Examples: food, milk and frozen dessert programs, soils and sewage programs, air, noise, and shellfish programs, or drinking water and wastewater programs). Certifications of the 4B level are required if performing inspections or evaluations of that level. The level 4C certifications are preferred but required if performing 4C duties.
The Virginia Department of Health (VDH) is dedicated to protecting and promoting the health of Virginians. The VDH is made up of a statewide Central Office in Richmond and 35 local health districts.
Who We Are: The Roanoke City and Alleghany Health Districts (RCAHD) are two health districts in the Commonwealth of Virginia under the Virginia Department of Health and employ approximately 140 staff. RCAHD encompasses the cities of Covington, Roanoke, and Salem and the counties of Alleghany, Botetourt, Craig, and Roanoke.
What We Do: RCAHD, which provides services from nine office locations, serves a combined population of over 278,400 people throughout both rural and urban environments and works to promote and encourage healthy behavior, protect the public against environmental hazards, prevent epidemics and the spread of disease, respond to disasters, assist communities in recovery and assure the quality and accessibility of health services for all members of the communities.
The Virginia Department of Health offers 13 paid holidays, medical, dental, vision and life insurance, retirement plans (including 401a Cash Match and 457 Deferred Compensation Plan) as well as sick, family/personal, and annual leave.
VDH requires all Health-Care Personnel (HCP) to provide documentation of immunization or evidence of immunity to the following: hepatitis B, measles, mumps, rubella, and varicella; a one-time dose of tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis (Tdap) vaccine regardless of the interval since the last dose of tetanus-diphtheria (Td) vaccine was administered (Td or Tdap boosters shall be received every 10 years); and the current year's seasonal influenza vaccination.
Minimum Qualifications
• Knowledge of all Environmental Health (EH) programs as well as epidemiology, leadership, and management principles
• Skills in program management, risk assessment, software automation, coaching/leading, and supervision
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with a focus on technical reports
• Ability to manage collaboratively complex, multifaceted EH programs, develop and manage teams, and create shared visions
• Ability to communicate effectively with staff, the public, and state and local government officials
• Ability to handle difficult and rapidly changing scenarios
Additional Considerations
• Certifications of the Environmental Health Specialist Senior are required if performing inspections or evaluations of that level. Environmental Health Technical Specialist certifications are preferred but required if performing Environmental Health Technical Specialist duties.
• Knowledge and experience in public health, environmental health or science, and additional experience in management or administration
• NEHA Registered Environmental Health Specialist (REHS) credentialed
Special Instructions
You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to "Your Application" in your account to check the status of your application for this position.
VDH accepts only on-line applications. Faxed, mailed, or e-mailed applications will not be considered. Applications are accepted until 11:55 p.m. on the job closing date. Applications and/or resumes should include relevant work history which indicates your qualifications for this position.
Employment is contingent upon satisfactory results of a state and federal criminal history background check and the Department of Social Service's Child Abuse and Neglect Central Registry check, U.S. HHSIG Exclusion List check, employment reference check and E-Verify. Other financial, credit, driving, background checks or completion of Statement of Economic Interests may be required for certain positions.
It is the policy of the Commonwealth and VDH that all aspects of human resource management be conducted without regard to race (or traits historically associated with race including hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists); sex; color; national origin; religion; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; age; veteran status; political affiliation; disability; genetic information; and pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions. VDH employees have a shared Code of Ethics, which can be found in the bottom banner of our website: www.vdh.virginia.gov.
If you have been affected by DHRM Policy 1.30 layoff and possess a valid Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Card) or a Preferential Hiring Form (Blue Card), you must submit the card before the closing date for this position. The Card may be submitted with the state application as an attachment.
As a V3 (Virginia Values Veterans) employer VDH Welcomes Veterans to apply!
Supplemental Questions: You may be required to respond to position-specific questions at the end of this application. This information will help us evaluate your credentials and qualifications for the job. Failure to respond to any questions may disqualify you from further consideration.
Contact Information
Name: Darlene Smith
Phone: 540-283-5034

Email: darlene.smith@vdh.virginia.gov

In support of the Commonwealth's commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019
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Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.
Advertised: 21 Mar 2025 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 28 Mar 2025 Eastern Daylight Time
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