Deputy Director of Environmental Health (At-Will) (Finance)
The Riverside County Department of Environmental Health is seeking a Deputy Director to lead the Department's Business Operations and Finance (BOF) division. This executive-level position will play a critical role in ensuring the Department's fiscal health and operational efficiency.
The Deputy Director will oversee the day-to-day operations of BOF and be responsible for the following key functions:
- Oversee and evaluate administrative and fiscal productivity.
- Lead the development, submission, and monitoring of the Department's annual budget.
- Conduct monthly revenue and expenditure tracking and provide strategic fiscal analysis.
- Supervise a Program Chief II and Fiscal Manager, who together manage a team of 28 staff.
- Lead and manage department-wide special projects as assigned.
Competitive Candidates Will Possess:
- Familiarity with PeopleSoft financial systems.
- Possession of a valid California Department of Public Health (CDPH) registration as a Registered Environmental Health Specialist .
- General knowledge of Environmental Health regulations, principles, and practices.
- Knowledge of Riverside County policies, procedures, and operational structure.
- Strong knowledge of complex business, financial, and organizational structures.
This class has been designated At-Will by the Board of Supervisors, in accordance with the provisions provided under Article 6, Section 601E (2) of the County Management Resolution and serves at the pleasure of their respective Department Head.
This class has been deemed eligible for the Performance Recognition Plan as set forth under Article 3, Section 311(B) of the County Management Resolution. Program eligibility requires employees to be in a leadership position, manage other employees or programs, and have significant influence on the achievement of organizational objectives.
Meet the Team!
The Riverside County Department of Environmental Health is a multifaceted department dedicated to protecting the health of people and the environment in Riverside County. Their mission, "to enhance the quality of life in Riverside County," is accomplished through a dedicated staff of professionals including licensed and/or certified inspectors overseeing and enforcing numerous programs, from food facility inspections to hazardous waste, designed to protect both the public and the environment.
- Plan, organize, coordinate, monitor, review, and evaluate the activities and performance of assigned departments and programs to assure their effective and efficient operation; assist in the development of goals, objectives and policies for assigned areas; assist in the development and implementation of operating and administrative policies; review and study changes in legal and procedural requirements which affect programs, implementing necessary changes in department or agency operations; perform special studies as assigned by the Director; assume total responsibility for assigned special projects and provide periodic status reports.
- Select, assign, and direct subordinate supervisors, and evaluate their performance; act on the Director's behalf as assigned.
- Participate in program planning and preparation of the annual department budget and monitor expenditures against the budget; assure the development and maintenance of revenue and cost controls to maintain compliance with budget; prepare work load statistics and fee studies; may negotiate service contracts with organizations and agencies.
- Interact with members of the Board of Supervisors and their staff regarding community issues, problems, regulated facilities, and constituent complaints; conduct public presentations at Board meetings, city council meetings, and community and social interest groups; speak before other professional and community groups; may chair or otherwise coordinate public advisory committees and represent the Department at state and local committees, taskforces, and work groups regarding various issues.
- Develop and promote effective working relationships with other County departments, local, regional, and state agencies, and organizations involved in environmental health and administrative services to facilitate coordinated programs, and solve mutual problems and/or exchange information.
- Investigate difficult or unusual environmental health problems, and resolve complaints or conflicts that arise from state and local laws, regulations, program policies, staff enforcement activities, and public concerns; may confer with property owners, developers, and/or their representatives regarding the applicability and impact of County environmental health policies, ordinances, and other regulations on proposed new construction and land development.
Experience: Four years of professional experience at a managerial or supervisory level in an environmental health agency, a public agency, or an administrative setting which must have included responsibility for directing the activities of subordinate staff, managing program budgeting, and coordinating staffing with other environmental health programs, public agencies or business operations. At least one year of this experience must be at the managerial level. (Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Master's degree in public or environmental health, health, business, or public administration may substitute for two years of the experience.)
Knowledge of: The principles of budget, organization and personnel management; policies and regulations affecting program administration; principles of supervision and staff utilization; functions of medical care, environmental health, or animal services facilities; functions and relationships of governmental agencies and community organizations responsible for providing public services; principles and methods of planning, developing, and evaluating assigned programs.
Ability to: Plan, organize, coordinate, evaluate, and manage the work of assigned functions and staff; analyze organizational, administrative and budgetary problems, and effectuate sound solutions; comprehend, interpret and apply laws, rules, regulations, and procedures affecting operations; maintain effective relationships with a variety of agencies, organizations and individuals; promote various program and services awareness among community groups and organizations; prepare comprehensive and clear oral and written reports. Other Requirements
License/Certificate: Possession of a valid California Driver's License. The Deputy Director will drive to various locations to attend meetings and visit department sites.
For questions regarding this recruitment
Contact Vanessa Diaz Beaird at VDBEAIRD@rivco.org with any questions regarding this recruitment.
