POSITION:  Assistant Director of Environmental Health

DEPARTMENT:  St. Joseph County Department of Health

WORK SCHEDULE: 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. M-F

JOB CATEGORY:  PAT (Professional, Administrative, Technological)

SALARY:  Up to $63,945/year

STATUS:  Full-Time

FLSA STATUS:  Exempt

DATES: November 20, 2025 until filled

To perform this position successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function. The requirements listed in this document are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or abilities required. St. Joseph County provides reasonable accommodations to qualified employees and applicants with known disabilities who require accommodation to complete the application process or perform essential functions of the job unless those accommodations would present an undue hardship.

Incumbent serves as Assistant Director of Environmental Health for the St. Joseph County Department of Health. In conjunction with the Director of Environmental Health, the incumbent is responsible for supervising and directing assigned personnel in conducting on-site inspections, providing information and education to the public, and enforcing federal, state, and local public health and environmental protection laws, rules, and regulations.  

Benefits

Affordable Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans

Paid Time Off (PTO) with generous accruals

Employer Paid Life Insurance coverage

Short-Term and Long-Term Disability (STD/LTD)

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for healthcare and dependent care

Gym Membership Discounts to encourage wellness

Employer-Funded PERF (Public Employees' Retirement Fund)

Access to additional voluntary benefits and resources

Responsibilities

Provides oversight and leadership to the Environmental Health Unit of the St. Joseph County Department of Health (SJCDoH), establishing policies, procedures, priorities, and requirements for Unit programs, including but not limited to Septic Design Review/Permitting/Inspection, Subdivision Planning/Review, Wellhead Protection Permitting/Inspection, Well Drilling Permitting/Inspection, Source and Surface Water Quality Programs, Lead Poisoning Prevention, Air Quality, Vector Program, Healthy Homes, Solid Waste Permitting/Inspection, Massage Establishment and Practitioner Permitting/Inspection, Tattoo and Body Piercing Establishment and Practitioner Permitting/Inspection, and GIS Mapping, and Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations.

In collaboration with the Director of Environmental Health, develops strategies, goals, and priorities for all programs and issues within the Environmental Health Unit and monitors changes in laws, legal requirements, and services in other local, state, and federal departments and agencies affecting Unit operations.

In the absence of and/or in conjunction with the Director of Environmental Health, supervises and directs personnel, including administering personnel policies/procedures, informing staff of organizational developments, interviewing/hiring job candidates, ensuring proper training of staff, planning/delegating work assignments, establishing goals/standards, reviewing position responsibilities/salaries, evaluating performance, and recommending promotions/demotions as appropriate. Recommends discipline and/or termination of employment as warranted.

In conjunction with the Director of Environmental Health, oversees investigations and complaints concerning housing, environmental pollutants, trash, and related conditions, sends warning letters, conducts follow-up investigations, and takes corrective and/or legal enforcement actions as situations require. 

In conjunction with the Director of Environmental Health, overseas public drinking water systems to assure sampling and compliance as dictated by federal and state law.  Investigates various spills and/or discharges into the ground and/or bodies of water and works closely with Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM) on spill complaints and outdoor air complaints.

Qualifications

Ability to effectively supervise and direct assigned personnel, including analyzing human resource needs, reviewing documentation for newly created and significantly revised positions, interviewing candidates and making hiring decisions, providing training, planning and delegating work assignments, developing and motivating staff, reviewing salaries, implementing personnel or corrective actions, keeping supervisors and subordinates informed of organization developments, and communicating and administering personnel programs and procedures.

Education/Experience

Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, public health, or related field required. Four years’ experience with environmental issues preferred.

Possession of or ability to retain possession of certifications and/or licensures, such as Registered Environmental Health Specialist, Pesticide Applicator License, Lead Risk Assessor/Inspector License, and National Incident Management System (NIMS) certification.

Physical Requirements

Ability to effectively listen, comprehend, and communicate orally and in writing with co-workers, other County departments, IDOH, IDEM, other government agencies, St. Joseph County Board of Health, Area Plan Commission, and the public, including being sensitive to professional ethics, gender, cultural diversities, and disabilities.

Ability to provide public access to or maintain confidentiality of Department information and records according to state requirements.