Environmental Health Supervisor - Baltimore City Health Department

Salary Range:  

$74,803.00 - $119,684.00 Annually 

Starting Pay:  

$74,803.00 Annually 

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Job Summary:  

An Environmental Health Supervisor plans and coordinates the activities of an environmental health program. Work of this class involves supervising sanitarians and office support personnel.

Incumbents receive general supervision from an administrative superior. Employees in this class work a conventional work week including evening and weekend hours and on a 24-hour on call back in case of emergencies. Work is performed in an office where normal working conditions are encountered. Work requires minimal physical exertion.

Minimum Qualifications:                             

On or before the date of filing the application, each candidate must:  

Education: Have bachelor's degree in environmental, biological, chemical or physical sciences from an accredited college or university. 

AND 

Experience: Have four years of experience in conducting complex and technically difficult environmental health inspections and investigations after having obtained Registration as an Environmental Sanitarian. 

OR 

Equivalency Notes: Have an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Licenses, Registrations, and Certificates: Have a valid Maryland Class C Noncommercial driver's license or an equivalent driver's license and eligible to obtain a Baltimore City driver’s permit. PROVISIONAL DRIVER’S LICENSE OR LEARNER PERMITS ARE NOT ACCEPTABLE. 

NOTE: YOU MUST UPLOAD A COPY OF YOUR VALID DRIVER’S LICENSE WITH APPLICATION AT TIME OF APPLYING. 

Candidates for positions in this classification must possess a current license as a Registered Environmental Sanitarian from the Maryland State Board of Environmental Sanitarians.

Positions assigned to the Lead Paint Program must obtain and maintain a Maryland Lead Paint Technician accreditation issued by the Maryland Department of Environment within 6 months of hire; they must also obtain and maintain a Maryland Lead Paint Risk Assessor accreditation issued by the Maryland Department of Environment within 18 months of hire. Failure to obtain and maintain both accreditations are grounds for dismissal.

Candidates must obtain and maintain a Commission from the Police Commissioner of the City of Baltimore as a Special Enforcement Officer within one year of appointment. Failure to obtain or revocation of the Commission by the Police Commissioner is grounds for dismissal. This Commission requires applicants to:

Be at least 18 years of age at the time of Commission; and

Satisfactorily pass a fingerprint and background investigation conducted

by the Baltimore City Police Department.

Some positions in this class require Plans Review Work for Health Code Compliance.

**APPLICATION DEADLINE: Please submit your application no later than 12:00 AM on the closing date to be eligible for consideration. ** 

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities: 

• Knowledge of the principles of bacteriology, chemistry, biology and physics.
• Knowledge of the environmental health sciences and their application in resolving environmental health problems.
• Knowledge of the basic principles and objectives of public health.
• Knowledge of the principles and techniques of administration.
• Knowledge of the objectives, laws, regulations and codes pertaining to environmental health.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office software.
• Ability to conduct hearings of violations of environmental health laws and regulations.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and construction plans.
• Ability to use and navigate a computer, handheld device or tablet that may be used to conduct, capture and record inspections and investigations.
• Ability to plan, develop and supervise the activities of an environmental health division.
• Ability to train, evaluate and supervise sanitarians.
• Ability to write and to speak effectively.
• Ability to evaluate and to interpret findings from environmental health investigations and surveys to determine the maintenance of community health standards.
• Ability to conduct hearings for violators of environmental health laws and regulations.
• Ability to enforce environmental health laws with firmness and tact.
• Ability to deal with public officials, groups and businesses.

Additional Information 

Background Check                                        

Eligible candidates under final consideration for appointment to positions identified as positions of trust will be required to complete authorization for a Criminal Background Check and/or Fingerprint must be successfully completed. 

Probation 

All persons, including current City employees, selected for this position must complete a mandatory six-month probation.

Eligibility 

Qualified candidates will be considered for vacancies as they arise, for a period of at least six months. The decision of the Director of Human Resources with respect to acceptable minimum qualifications is final. 

Education Accreditation 

Applicants’ education must be obtained from an accredited institution. Education credentials obtained out of the US must be evaluated for US equivalency. Evaluation agencies information may be obtained at www.naces.org. 

Selection Process 

All candidates indicating the minimum qualifications on their applications will be placed on the eligible list without further examination. The training and experience of each candidate will be evaluated for appropriateness and quantity. It is essential, therefore, that you give complete and accurate information on your application. Vagueness or omission may prevent you from being considered for this position. Qualified candidates will not be listed in rank order. 

Examination Process 

Applicants must provide sufficient information on their application to show that they meet the minimum qualifications for this recruitment. Successful applicants will be placed on the employment certified eligible list for at least six months. 

The examination will consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience as presented on your application and as they relate to the requirements of the position. You may be required to complete supplemental questions to further examine specific Knowledge, Skills and Abilities of the position. Therefore, it is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application.                                           

Financial Disclosure 

This position is required to complete a Financial Disclosure pursuant to Sections 7-7, 7-8, and 7-9 of the City Ethics Law. The initial financial disclosure must be submitted within 30 days of hire. The initial financial disclosure must be submitted within 30 days of hire.  

Your Recruiter: Jewel Glenn 

If you have any questions please contact Jewel Glenn, HR Specialist I, via email at Jewel.Glenn@baltimorecity.gov.  

Baltimore City Government is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, and we are committed to a workplace that values diversity, equity, and inclusion. The City of Baltimore prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, ancestry, creed, national origin, disability status, genetics, marital status, military service, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Applicants requiring accommodation during the hiring process should contact Human Resources directly. Do not attach your request for accommodation to the application. 

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