Bernalillo County

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Supervise staff and manage personnel functions including interviewing, hiring, training, evaluations, and disciplinary actions.
• Oversee section work programs and coordinate with County and State agencies to meet management goals.
• Maintain section records, databases, and reporting procedures to support departmental needs.
• Plan and develop strategies to improve program effectiveness.
• Provide staff training directly and coordinate external training and certification efforts.
• Manage daily operations of the Health Protection section.
• Participate in fieldwork and enforcement activities as appropriate.
• Coordinate enforcement actions requiring legal or court involvement.
• Plan and conduct community education events and outreach.
• Prepare reports, audiovisual presentations, and professional correspondence.
• Write, coordinate, and revise ordinances; respond to citizen complaints and concerns regarding related ordinances, rules, and procedures.
• Review and approve plans for food service establishments and public aquatic facilities.
• Maintain protocols for investigating food- and waterborne disease outbreaks.
• Assist with budget preparation and administration.
• Respond to special projects or assignments as delegated by the Director.
• Maintain and report section performance measures.
• Handle sensitive or confidential records, documents, or decisions with discretion.

*The above information is intended to outline the general nature and scope of the duties required for this position. It is not an exhaustive list and may vary depending on specific job assignments and responsibilities. 
 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science or a related field.
• Nine (9) years of work experience in environmental health, code enforcement, food protection and/or inspection.
• Two (2) years in a managerial role.
• Registered Sanitarian and Master’s degree in Environmental Science or a related field is preferred.

*Any equivalent combination of related education and/or experience may be considered for the above requirements. 
 

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

SCREENING AND COMPLIANCE

• Employee successfully completes a post-offer medical examination and background investigation.
• This position is designated as safety-sensitive. Employment is subject to pre-employment and random drug testing in accordance with federal and state regulations related to alcohol and drug use.
• Employee complies with all County safety guidelines.
• Employee obtains a valid New Mexico driver’s license by the employment start date and maintains it while employed in this position.
• Employee completes required FEMA training(s) assigned to the position.
• Employee completes required supervisor training, if applicable.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Some duties are performed outdoors and may involve exposure to extreme weather conditions.
• Indoor duties take place in a temperature-controlled environment on an even, dry, carpeted or tiled surface.
• Outdoor duties may occur on even or uneven surfaces that may be wet or dry, including natural ground, concrete, asphalt, or gravel.
• Work hazards may include exposure to chemical and biological materials, contaminated needles, landfill waste, snakes, rodents, chlorine gas, dangerous animals, rough terrain, and vehicle operation.
• Employee may work alone, as part of a group, or without direct supervision.

EQUIPMENT, TOOLS, AND MATERIALS

• Equipment used for office tasks includes a telephone, computer, printer, keyboard, photocopier, fax machine, and calculator.
• Materials handled include files, forms, reports, clipboards, soil maps, aerial photographs, manuals, books, and basic office supplies.
• Outdoor equipment includes portable chemical testing devices, meters, thermometers, flashlights, water sampling containers, noise monitors, measuring tape, two-way radios, radiological monitoring equipment, goggles, gloves, boots, and a first aid kit.
• Employee uses a County vehicle to travel between sites throughout the County.