Environmental Health Manager Sr.

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Work type: Full-Time (Salaried)
Location: Madison, Virginia
Categories: Applied Sciences and Natural Resources

Title: Environmental Health Manager Sr.

State Role Title: Environmental Health Managers Sr

Hiring Range: $102695 - $106809

Pay Band: 5

Agency: Virginia Department of Health

Location: RAP-RAP-MADISON

Agency Website: https://www.vdh.virginia.gov/rappahannock-rapidan/

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

Manages environmental programs within the district, focusing on intermediate- to long-term strategic actions such as planning, securing financial and staffing resources, and obtaining regulatory and public support. Oversees administrative and operational tasks, policy development, quality assurance, and supervision of staff across programs such as food safety, milk and frozen desserts, soils and sewage, air and noise, shellfish, drinking water, and wastewater. Requires 4B and, when applicable, 4C certifications for inspections or evaluations.

Minimum Qualifications

1. Ability to pass a pre-appointment criminal records check and a background investigation.
2. The incumbent must have VDH Standardized Food certification, DPOR conventional Onsite Soil Evaluator (COSE) certification, DPOR Alternative Onsite Soil Evaluator (AOSE), VDH Certified Milk Sanitation Officer certification, VDH Certified Food Safety Standardization Officer certification, VDH Certified Onsite Sewage System Technical Specialist certification, or National Shellfish Sanitation Program (NSSP) State Standardized Inspector certification as outlined for the Environmental Health Spec Sr. and Environmental Health Technical Specialist to perform inspections or evaluations.
3. Knowledge of all Environmental Health (EH) programs as well as epidemiology, leadership, and management principles.
4. Skills in program management, risk assessment, software automation, coaching leading, and supervision.
5. Written and verbal communication skills, with a focus on technical reports.
6. Ability to manage collaboratively complex, multifaceted EH programs, develop and manage teams, and create shared visions.
7. Ability to communicate effectively with staff, the public, and state and local government officials.
8. Ability to handle difficult and rapidly changing scenarios.
9. A valid State Driver's License is required to operate a state vehicle or if operating a personal vehicle while conducting business on behalf of the agency.

Additional Considerations

1. Degree with emphasis in public health, environmental health, or science, and additional education in management or administration.
2. NEHA Registered Environmental Health Specialist (REHS) credentialed.
3. Pertinent work experience and non-college training may substitute for formal education.
4. Experience with the Incident Command System (ICS).

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to "Your Application" in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

VDH accepts only on-line applications. Faxed, mailed, or e-mailed applications will not be considered. Applications are accepted until 11:55 p.m. on the job closing date. Applications and/or resumes should include relevant work history which indicates your qualifications for this position. Supplemental questions are encouraged to be answered in a comprehensive manner and reference any pertinent knowledge, skills, and abilities as well as any previous experience that relates to the position.

Contact Information

Name: Adnan Sami

Phone: 540-316-6276

Email: [email protected]


Advertised: 24 Sep 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 08 Oct 2026 Eastern Daylight Time

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