Assistant Division Director - Community Environmental Health
King County
Seattle, WA
Full-time
Management
Posted on September 13, 2024
Salary
$127,483.20 - $161,595.20 Annually
Location
Chinook Building 401 5th Avenue Seattle, WA
Job Type
Career Service, Full Time, 40 hrs/week
Job Number
2024CF22577
Department
DPH - Public Health
Division
Environmental Health Svcs
Opening Date
09/12/2024
Closing Date
10/10/2024 11:59 PM Pacific
FLSA
Exempt
Bargaining Unit
Z3 : KC Personnel Guidelines
Full- or Part-Time
Full Time
The Environmental Health Services (EHS) Division of Public Health - Seattle and King County is seeking applicants from diverse backgrounds who are representative of our King County population to apply for the position of Assistant Division Director for Community Environmental Health.
Working collaboratively with four program leaders and supporting approximately 30 staff, the Assistant Division Director is responsible for overseeing the On-site Sewage System (OSS) Permitting, Operation and Maintenance, and Plumbing and Gas Piping Inspection programs, and supporting the development of new bodies of work. This senior division leadership position reports to the Director of the Environmental Health Services Division and is one of three Assistant Division Directors.
The Assistant Division Director will serve on the senior management team and act on behalf of the director in the director's absence in state and regional environmental public health discussions. This role requires partnership and coalition building with many different work units, external partners, and regulatory agencies. You will represent the division and department in interagency partnerships and processes, and in regulatory, policy and political arenas. You will also work with staff and subject matter experts to align land use planning, environmental regulatory codes, gas and plumbing codes to inform decisions.
To be successful, you must be able to facilitate open dialog with a wide variety of contributors, sometimes balancing conflicting interests or opinions. You will enjoy working in a fast-paced, political environment to strategically advance safe and healthy water and wastewater treatment. You will be able to work with program subject matter experts to use evidence-based best practices and scientific data to make and communicate decisions. You will enjoy developing people and teams and be effective at developing productive relationships with agency partners and regulated entities.
Background
Through the work of over 160 dedicated employees, the Environmental Health Services Division promotes healthy and equitable environmental conditions and prevents disease through sanitation, safe food, air, and water, and reduction of exposure to hazardous materials. In addition to permitting and inspecting public pools, spas, pet businesses, plumbing installations, on-site septic systems, and solid waste facilities, the division also works in partnership with community to address unhealthy environmental conditions and leads the department's climate change efforts. Our vision is healthy, safe, and vibrant communities that are free of health disparities based on race, gender, or economic status. The Division's core values include equity and social justice, integrity, community service, collaboration, a supportive work culture, and learning from each other and the communities we serve. To learn more, please visit https://www.kingcounty.gov/ehs.
This senior division leadership position reports to the Director of the Environmental Health Services Division and is one of three Assistant Division Directors. The Assistant Division Director will serve on the senior management team and act on behalf of the director in the director's absence in state and regional environmental public health discussions.
Information Sessions
We will be holding information sessions for candidates interested in learning more about the role and recruitment process. These sessions will take place on September 25, 2024, 8:30-10 AM, and will be for 15 minutes, so there is limited availability. If interested in attending, please contact Alison Hoffarth at ahoffarth@kingcounty.gov to schedule a time by September 20, 2024 5:00 PM and please include "CEH Information Session" in the email subject line.
Commitment To Equity and Social Justice
Named after Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., one of the most influential civil rights leaders in our nation's history, King County is a vibrant international community with residents that represent countries from around the world. It is a region with increasing diversity that cherishes the traditions of many cultures.
The county government has a deep commitment to equity and social justice and advancing practices, strategies, and policies that promote fairness, justice, and opportunity for all - in our workplaces and our communities. With this commitment, King County has adopted a pro-equity agenda to advance regional change and ensure that residents from all communities are incorporated into our emergency planning and public outreach efforts.
We recognize that structural racism consists of principles and practices that cause and justify an inequitable distribution of rights, opportunities, and experiences across racial groups. Since declaring Racism is a Public Health Crisis in June 2020, King County and Public Health committed to being intentionally anti-racist and accountable to Black, Indigenous and People of Color communities.
To learn more, please visit http://www.kingcounty.gov/elected/executive/equity-social-justice.aspx
Work Schedule
Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, 40 hours per week. This position is Exempt from the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act.
Work Location
This position is based out of the Chinook Building, located at 401 5th Ave, Seattle, WA, 98104 on the 11th floor.
Some of the work associated with this position will be performed through teleworking, and will report to office location and to meetings as needed. Travel to other work locations may be necessary. Employees will have access to shared workspaces at various King County facilities. Employees must reside in Washington state and within a reasonable distance to their King County worksite to respond to workplace reporting requirements.
Employees will be provided with a County issued laptop and must maintain a workspace with an internet connection where they can reliably perform work and remain available and responsive during scheduled work hours. To support employees during this time King County has a robust collection of tools and resources to support working remotely. The individual selected for this opportunity will be joining an innovative and progressive team.
What you will be doing:
Our ideal candidate will demonstrate the following (Minimum):
The most competitive applicants will have the following experience and qualifications (Desired):
Forbes named King County as one of Washington State's best employers.
Together, with leadership and our employees, we're changing the way government delivers service and winning national recognition as a model of excellence. Are you ready to make a difference? Come join the team dedicated to serving one of the nation's best places to live, work and play.
Guided by our "True North" , we are making King County a welcoming community where every person can thrive. We value diversity, inclusion and belonging in our workplace and workforce. To reach this goal we are committed to workforce equity. Equitable recruiting, support, and retention is how we will obtain the highest quality workforce in our region; a workforce that shares and will help advance our guiding principles - we are one team; we solve problems; we focus on the customer; we drive for results; we are racially just; we respect all people; we lead the way; and we are responsible stewards. We encourage people of all backgrounds and identities to apply, including Native American and people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ+, people living with disabilities, and veterans.
King County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer
No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation and pregnancy), age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or other protected class. Our EEO policy applies to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, selection for training, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation.
To Apply
If you are interested in pursuing this position, please follow the application instructions carefully. If you need this announcement in an alternate language or format, would like to request accommodation or assistance in the application or assessment process or if you have questions please contact the recruiter listed on this job announcement.
Who May Apply
This Career Service position is open to all qualified applicants
Application Process
If you are interested in pursuing this position, please follow the application instructions carefully. If you need this announcement in an alternate language or format, would like to request accommodation or assistance in the application or assessment process or if you have questions please contact the recruiter listed on this job announcement.
The following items are required to be considered for this vacancy:
Necessary Special Requirements
Union Membership
Not represented
Contact
For questions about the application process, contact Catherine Fitzpatrick, Sr. HR Analyst at Catherine.fitzpatrick@kingcounty.gov .
King County offers a highly-competitive compensation and benefits package designed to meet the diverse needs of our employees and support our employees' health and well-being. Eligible positions receive the following benefits and have access to the following programs:
This is a general description of the benefits offered to eligible King County employees, and every effort has been made to ensure its accuracy. If any information on this document conflicts with the provisions of a collective bargaining agreement (CBA), the CBA prevails.
NOTE: Benefits for Term Limited Temporary (TLT) or Short Term Temporary (STT) positions, including leave eligibility and/or participation in the pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems, will vary based upon the terms and details of the position.Short Term Temporary positions are not eligible for an ORCA transit pass.
For inquiries about the specifics of this position, please contact the recruiter identified on this job posting.
$127,483.20 - $161,595.20 Annually
Location
Chinook Building 401 5th Avenue Seattle, WA
Job Type
Career Service, Full Time, 40 hrs/week
Job Number
2024CF22577
Department
DPH - Public Health
Division
Environmental Health Svcs
Opening Date
09/12/2024
Closing Date
10/10/2024 11:59 PM Pacific
FLSA
Exempt
Bargaining Unit
Z3 : KC Personnel Guidelines
Full- or Part-Time
Full Time
Summary
The Environmental Health Services (EHS) Division of Public Health - Seattle and King County is seeking applicants from diverse backgrounds who are representative of our King County population to apply for the position of Assistant Division Director for Community Environmental Health.
Working collaboratively with four program leaders and supporting approximately 30 staff, the Assistant Division Director is responsible for overseeing the On-site Sewage System (OSS) Permitting, Operation and Maintenance, and Plumbing and Gas Piping Inspection programs, and supporting the development of new bodies of work. This senior division leadership position reports to the Director of the Environmental Health Services Division and is one of three Assistant Division Directors.
The Assistant Division Director will serve on the senior management team and act on behalf of the director in the director's absence in state and regional environmental public health discussions. This role requires partnership and coalition building with many different work units, external partners, and regulatory agencies. You will represent the division and department in interagency partnerships and processes, and in regulatory, policy and political arenas. You will also work with staff and subject matter experts to align land use planning, environmental regulatory codes, gas and plumbing codes to inform decisions.
To be successful, you must be able to facilitate open dialog with a wide variety of contributors, sometimes balancing conflicting interests or opinions. You will enjoy working in a fast-paced, political environment to strategically advance safe and healthy water and wastewater treatment. You will be able to work with program subject matter experts to use evidence-based best practices and scientific data to make and communicate decisions. You will enjoy developing people and teams and be effective at developing productive relationships with agency partners and regulated entities.
Background
Through the work of over 160 dedicated employees, the Environmental Health Services Division promotes healthy and equitable environmental conditions and prevents disease through sanitation, safe food, air, and water, and reduction of exposure to hazardous materials. In addition to permitting and inspecting public pools, spas, pet businesses, plumbing installations, on-site septic systems, and solid waste facilities, the division also works in partnership with community to address unhealthy environmental conditions and leads the department's climate change efforts. Our vision is healthy, safe, and vibrant communities that are free of health disparities based on race, gender, or economic status. The Division's core values include equity and social justice, integrity, community service, collaboration, a supportive work culture, and learning from each other and the communities we serve. To learn more, please visit https://www.kingcounty.gov/ehs.
This senior division leadership position reports to the Director of the Environmental Health Services Division and is one of three Assistant Division Directors. The Assistant Division Director will serve on the senior management team and act on behalf of the director in the director's absence in state and regional environmental public health discussions.
Information Sessions
We will be holding information sessions for candidates interested in learning more about the role and recruitment process. These sessions will take place on September 25, 2024, 8:30-10 AM, and will be for 15 minutes, so there is limited availability. If interested in attending, please contact Alison Hoffarth at ahoffarth@kingcounty.gov to schedule a time by September 20, 2024 5:00 PM and please include "CEH Information Session" in the email subject line.
Commitment To Equity and Social Justice
Named after Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., one of the most influential civil rights leaders in our nation's history, King County is a vibrant international community with residents that represent countries from around the world. It is a region with increasing diversity that cherishes the traditions of many cultures.
The county government has a deep commitment to equity and social justice and advancing practices, strategies, and policies that promote fairness, justice, and opportunity for all - in our workplaces and our communities. With this commitment, King County has adopted a pro-equity agenda to advance regional change and ensure that residents from all communities are incorporated into our emergency planning and public outreach efforts.
We recognize that structural racism consists of principles and practices that cause and justify an inequitable distribution of rights, opportunities, and experiences across racial groups. Since declaring Racism is a Public Health Crisis in June 2020, King County and Public Health committed to being intentionally anti-racist and accountable to Black, Indigenous and People of Color communities.
To learn more, please visit http://www.kingcounty.gov/elected/executive/equity-social-justice.aspx
Work Schedule
Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, 40 hours per week. This position is Exempt from the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act.
Work Location
This position is based out of the Chinook Building, located at 401 5th Ave, Seattle, WA, 98104 on the 11th floor.
Some of the work associated with this position will be performed through teleworking, and will report to office location and to meetings as needed. Travel to other work locations may be necessary. Employees will have access to shared workspaces at various King County facilities. Employees must reside in Washington state and within a reasonable distance to their King County worksite to respond to workplace reporting requirements.
Employees will be provided with a County issued laptop and must maintain a workspace with an internet connection where they can reliably perform work and remain available and responsive during scheduled work hours. To support employees during this time King County has a robust collection of tools and resources to support working remotely. The individual selected for this opportunity will be joining an innovative and progressive team.
Job Duties
What you will be doing:
- Effectively lead and manage work in the Community Environmental Health (CEH) section managing the daily operations and be responsible for directing and supervising the work of supervisors, professional, and technical staff.
- Finding creative solutions to provide unfunded, mandated services.
- Solving wicked problems that require collaboration with industry, government agencies, and the public.
- Mediating between staff, customers, labor representatives, and other interested parties.
- Providing customer service for escalated issues raised by customers, staff, county leadership, and elected officials.
- Serve as a liaison for the division director and provide information, communicate decisions, and represent the mission, goals and values of the Environmental Health Services Division with diverse internal and external groups.
- Collaborate and support program supervisors in navigating challenging situations and supporting programs in carrying out their missions.
- Engage in division, section, and program strategy development, as well as budget planning and development.
- Collaborate with managers in the Section on collecting data and creating effective reports to guide and meet strategies and priorities and ensure accountability.
- Use available data resources to craft evidence-based environmental public health policy and further processes and partnerships to advance these policies.
- Advance integration of racial equity work into the services and functions of the section and ensure that services are delivered in equitable and culturally competent ways.
- Foster and advance positive relationships with regulated customers, community residents, local and state agencies, and elected officials.
- Support program supervisors in working with Human Resources Division, including hiring, training, staff development, and disciplinary actions. Ensure that employees are treated with respect and fairness.
- Respond rapidly emerging environmental public health issues and incidents.
- Other duties as assigned by the Environmental Health Services Director.
Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills
Our ideal candidate will demonstrate the following (Minimum):
- A minimum of five (5) years of recent and verifiable management experience in a large organization, with a well-developed broad range of management skills (including staff supervision, collaborative leadership, team consensus building, and strategic planning). Experience must include full oversight of personnel assigned to one of the following work disciplines serving environmental programs:
- community services;
- environmental planning;
- regulatory compliance and land use; OR
- education and engagement.
- Knowledge and skill in the principles and practices of successful supervision, employee coaching and performance management. A minimum of four (4) years of experience directly supervising diverse personnel.
- Manages Complexity - Making sense of complex, high quantity, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems.
- Makes Courageous Decisions - Making good and timely decisions that align regulatory and political context while also meeting customer needs and promoting racial equity. • Ensures Accountability - Holding self and others accountable to meet commitments through strategic planning, using data and other tools.
- Ensures Accountability - Holding self and others accountable to meet commitments through strategic planning, using data and other tools.
- Supports Effective Teams - Providing guidance to program supervisors and leads to build strong teams that apply their diverse skills and perspectives to achieve a common goal, including addressing personnel issues.
- Navigates political pressures - Working with elected officials, partner agencies, and the public to build systems that enhance current and future services, using advanced skills in communicating, negotiating, and identifying solutions that balance everyone's interests within the financial capacity and staffing constraints.
- Transferable skills: Your transferable skills are any skills you have gained through education, work experience (including the military), volunteer experience, or life experience that are relevant for this position. Be sure to describe any transferable skills in supplemental question #1 and how they apply to this position.
The most competitive applicants will have the following experience and qualifications (Desired):
- Master of Science degree in Environmental Health/Sciences, Master's Degree in Public Health, Public Administration or Public Policy, OR a closely related field OR equivalent professional experience.
- Demonstrated experience with grants and contracts.
- Demonstrated experience in policy and strategy development.
- Ability to successfully navigate in a union environment to support staff and ensure program needs are met.
- Knowledge of and experience applying change management principles.
Supplemental Information
Forbes named King County as one of Washington State's best employers.
Together, with leadership and our employees, we're changing the way government delivers service and winning national recognition as a model of excellence. Are you ready to make a difference? Come join the team dedicated to serving one of the nation's best places to live, work and play.
Guided by our "True North" , we are making King County a welcoming community where every person can thrive. We value diversity, inclusion and belonging in our workplace and workforce. To reach this goal we are committed to workforce equity. Equitable recruiting, support, and retention is how we will obtain the highest quality workforce in our region; a workforce that shares and will help advance our guiding principles - we are one team; we solve problems; we focus on the customer; we drive for results; we are racially just; we respect all people; we lead the way; and we are responsible stewards. We encourage people of all backgrounds and identities to apply, including Native American and people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ+, people living with disabilities, and veterans.
King County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer
No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation and pregnancy), age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or other protected class. Our EEO policy applies to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, selection for training, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation.
To Apply
If you are interested in pursuing this position, please follow the application instructions carefully. If you need this announcement in an alternate language or format, would like to request accommodation or assistance in the application or assessment process or if you have questions please contact the recruiter listed on this job announcement.
Who May Apply
This Career Service position is open to all qualified applicants
Application Process
If you are interested in pursuing this position, please follow the application instructions carefully. If you need this announcement in an alternate language or format, would like to request accommodation or assistance in the application or assessment process or if you have questions please contact the recruiter listed on this job announcement.
The following items are required to be considered for this vacancy:
- NeoGov Job Application (The responses on your job application should be thorough and complete and will be used in the screening process)
- Supplemental Questions (The responses to the supplemental questions should be thorough and complete and will be used in the screening process)
- Cover Letter, describing how you meet or exceed the experience and competencies listed in the Minimum Qualifications (will be used in the screening process)
Necessary Special Requirements
- The selection process may include evaluation of application materials and supplemental questions, interviewing, and testing. You must completely fill out the application with your relevant education and work experience.
- The selected candidate must be able to pass a thorough background investigation, but findings may not necessarily disqualify an applicant for employment.
- For more information on our selection process, please refer to www.kingcounty.gov/depts/health/jobs/hiring . For tips on interviewing, please visit https://www.kingcounty.gov/~/media/audience/employees/learning-and-development/Interview_Tips.ashx?la=en .
- Employees are required to protect the privacy and security of protected health information as defined in State and Federal Law.
- Public Health relies on office automation (Microsoft Office) and web-based enabled tools, therefore candidates must be proficient and comfortable with computer use to perform functions associated with on-going work.
- Employees are required to adhere to OSHA/WISHA guidelines including but not limited to completing their mandatory trainings on time and obtaining required immunizations.
- Regular and reliable attendance, effective communication skills, and development of effective working relationships are requirements of all Public Health positions.
- When Public Health responds to an emergency, and in accordance with relevant CBA language and/or KC policy and procedures, we may assign duties outside your regular job description. This may involve responding at any time, including nights and weekends, with possible deployment to locations other than the department.
- If you need a disability accommodation in the application or testing process, please call the contact number listed on the job announcement.
Union Membership
Not represented
Contact
For questions about the application process, contact Catherine Fitzpatrick, Sr. HR Analyst at Catherine.fitzpatrick@kingcounty.gov .
King County offers a highly-competitive compensation and benefits package designed to meet the diverse needs of our employees and support our employees' health and well-being. Eligible positions receive the following benefits and have access to the following programs:
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage: King County pays 100% of the premiums for eligible employees and family members
- Life and disability insurance: employees are provided basic coverage and given the opportunity to purchase additional insurance for both the employee and eligible dependents
- Retirement: King County employees are eligible to participate in a pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems and a 457(b) deferred-compensation plan
- Transportation program and ORCA transit pass
- 12paid holidays each year plus twopersonal holidays
- Generous vacation and paid sick leave
- Paid parental,family and medical, and volunteer leaves
- Flexible Spending Account
- Wellness programs
- Onsite activity centers
- Employee Giving Program
- Employee assistance programs
- Flexible schedules and telecommuting options, depending on position
- Training and career development programs
This is a general description of the benefits offered to eligible King County employees, and every effort has been made to ensure its accuracy. If any information on this document conflicts with the provisions of a collective bargaining agreement (CBA), the CBA prevails.
NOTE: Benefits for Term Limited Temporary (TLT) or Short Term Temporary (STT) positions, including leave eligibility and/or participation in the pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems, will vary based upon the terms and details of the position.Short Term Temporary positions are not eligible for an ORCA transit pass.
For inquiries about the specifics of this position, please contact the recruiter identified on this job posting.
