Director of Environmental Health & Zoning at County of Montgomery

Independence, Kansas, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

01 Sep, 26

Salary

105749.0

Posted On

03 Jun, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Zoning Administration, Environmental Health Management, ADA Compliance, Animal Welfare Inspection, Staff Supervision, Project Management, Public Health Control, Regulatory Enforcement, Wastewater System Inspection, Technical Writing, Critical Thinking, Conflict Resolution, Time Management, Budgeting, Legal Interpretation, Public Relations

Industry

Government Administration

Description

Description Job Purpose and Objectives: Responsible for developing and administrating comprehensive programs for the control of environment protection of public health for Montgomery County. Position Requirements and Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Position Requirements: 1. High school diploma or other equivalent 2. Experience in animal handling Certifications / Licenses: 1. Valid Driver’s License Skills/Knowledge/Abilities: 1. Extensive knowledge of the Uniform Building Code, National Electrical Code and the Uniform Plumbing Code 2. Ability to read and interpret documents such as incident or inspection reports 3. Knowledge of the county road system and the ability to properly interpret legal descriptions 4. Working knowledge of the ADA and other laws addressing the rights of people with disabilities 5. Excellent time management skills and ability to multi-task and prioritize work 6. Ability to fulfill all duties with minimal supervision and to work independently 7. Assess situations rapidly and make logical decisions in a timely manner 8. Analyze facts and exercise sound judgment 9. Ability to effectively manage projects and multiple priorities simultaneously 10. Strong written and verbal communication skills 11. Problem solving and critical thinking skills 12. Strong math, spelling, computer, and calculator abilities 13. Ability to communicate in a professional, calm and courteous manner with the general public and employees 14. Attention to detail Job Competencies: Essential Functions include the following. Duties and responsibilities, as required by business necessity may be added, deleted, or changed at any time at the discretion of management, formally or informally, either verbally or in writing. Schedule and shift assignments and work location may be changed at any time, as required by business necessity. 1. Selects, supervises, directs and evaluates assigned staff, processes employee concerns and problems, directs work, counsels, disciplines, and completes employee performance appraisals 2. Plans, organizes, directs and controls all activities of the Planning and Zoning Department and the Environmental Health program of the Montgomery County Health Department Serves as the county’s ADA Coordinator and Animal Welfare Inspector Performs inspections on individual on-site wastewater systems Acts as a consultant to other services of the city and county boards or individuals relative to technical and administrative problems in air hygiene, water supply, water pollution control, occupational health, recreational sanitation and radiological health Represents Montgomery County at meetings on boards, and in negotiating compacts with other county agencies relative to environmental health engineering problems Approves and issues all zoning permits and makes and maintains records thereof Conducts inspections of land uses to determine compliance with provisions of the zoning regulations Receives, files and forwards to the Zoning Board of Appeals, the records in all appeals and all applications for variances Maintains permanent and current records of the zoning regulations including all zoning map attachments, conditional uses, variances, appeals and applications thereof and records of hearings Maintains for distribution to the public, a supply of copies of the zoning map or maps, the compiled text of the zoning regulations and rules of the Board of Zoning Appeals Collects and maintains a library of ADA regulations and supplementary materials Works with staff and administrative leaders to write long-range ADA plan and ensure implementation of the plan’s goals Monitors any construction or modifications of County buildings and facilities to ensure compliance with ADA Obtains price quotes for special purchases of equipment, materials or supplies for implementing reasonable accommodation or public access Develops and maintains good working relations with people with disabilities as well as organizations representing those with disabilities Provides technical information and advice to staff, peers and management Recommends resolutions to grievances Maintains correspondence and documentation of the compliance procedure Arranges special requests for accommodations, alternate formats and other with appropriate staff members Investigates alleged reports of animal cruelty or neglect Conducts assessment of the animal(s) involved and proceeds accordingly to prevent suffering Promotes good practice and compassion Educates and advises owners and caretakers of animals and seeks to improve or maintain the welfare of the animal(s) Develops and maintains effective working relationships with internal and external agencies and other animal welfare establishments Enforces and maintains compliance with all federal, state and local laws and ordinances Performs other duties as assigned or deemed necessary Complies with all organizational and departmental policies and procedures Operates all job-related equipment, machinery, tools and other aids as required or needed Protects and maintains any confidential information you have access to, whether oral, written, or electronic Supervisory/Management Responsibilities: This position is responsible for the supervision/leadership of employees, which includes making employment-related decisions and/or recommendations, and formally evaluating performance. Supervisory/Management Competencies (applicable to all organizational employees in supervisory/management positions): People Management: Clearly defines subordinate roles and responsibilities; motivates employees to perform and delegates work effectively; applies consistent performance standards and handles performance problems decisively and objectively; leads by example. Operations Management – Directs and guides operations in alignment with organizational and departmental overall goals and objectives; ensures the execution of efficient processes to maximize organizational and departmental resources; utilizes operational knowledge to make sound decisions. Strategic Leadership: Determines the strategic direction of the team or department in alignment with overall organizational goals; effectively communicates strategies internally and externally; creates a culture to support strategies and provides mechanisms to implement them; fosters buy-in and enthusiasm with employees.

Responsibilities

Oversees the Planning and Zoning Department and Environmental Health programs for Montgomery County, including ADA coordination and animal welfare inspections. Manages staff, issues zoning permits, and ensures compliance with federal, state, and local environmental and health laws.