Environmental Health Supervisor

Job Description:

Environmental Health Supervisor

Description

Definition

This is a full-time opportunity with many benefits! As a Missoula County employee, you will be part of a team that is committed to positively impacting the community. The rate of pay for this position is $35.15 per hour.

The Missoula County Health Department is seeking an ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH SUPERVISOR to join their team. This position manages and leads the Licensed Establishment program for the Environmental Health Division of Missoula Public Health and inspects licensed establishments to protect and support the health of people, environments and communities.

Details: We are accepting completed application submissions until 5:00 p.m., Thursday, April 16, 2026 . It is in your best interest to apply by this date.
To Apply:

• Please complete all sections of the online application, even if a resume is submitted.
• Please include with a complete application the following attachments: College transcripts (unofficial copies are accepted), a letter of interest, and a resume.
• Please complete the supplemental question and limit your response to 200 - 800 words.
• Complete job description available upon request to the Department of Human Resources.
• Applications missing attachments will be disqualified.

Representative Examples of Work

Provides supervision, direction and leadership for the Licensed Establishment Program. Responsible for staff hiring, termination, training, professional development, and performance reviews. Assigns work and tracks performance of the team and employees. Meets regularly with staff to set priorities, foster a productive and cooperative work environment, share team progress toward goals and to provide feedback and other information. Assists with rule interpretation and problem-solving. Develops relevant policies and procedures with input from staff. Creates and implements individualized training plans for new staff. Evaluates and implements staff safety measures. Inspects food service, daycares, pools and spas, public lodging and other establishments or public facilities for compliance with state and local regulations. Oversees and performs plan review. Investigates complaints and food and waterborne outbreaks. Teaches or oversees food safety classes. Joins staff on field visits to evaluate work and to help resolve difficult issues. Represents environmental health and serves as a liaison to elected officials and the public including the business community, civic organizations, school groups, media, and state, federal and local government agencies. Prepares and presents information to the Board. Coordinates administrative and judicial enforcement activities; drafts and proposes enforcement policies and procedures; monitors enforcement activities and helps resolve cases. Evaluates cost of services; monitors revenues and expenses; and manages contracts related to programs. Participates on the Health Department management team. Engages in strategic and emergency planning, quality improvement, performance management, workforce development, and accreditation documentation and activities. Serves as part of incident command during emergencies. Participates in department-wide strategic activities. Advocates for programs, regulations and policies that protect public and environmental health. OTHER DUTIES: Performs related work as required or directed.

Minimum Qualifications

• Requires a bachelor’s degree. Degrees best suited to this position are microbiology, environmental health, environmental sciences, or degrees in the biological or physical sciences. Requires a minimum of 30 semester or 45 quarter credit hours in physical and biological sciences, including at least one successfully completed course in chemistry and biology.
• Requires 2 years of professional experience in environmental health or related fields. Requires one year of experience in leadership or direct staff supervision.
• SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS : Requires registration as a Sanitarian in Training or Sanitarian with the state of Montana within one month of hiring. Requires a valid Montana driver's license.
• New employees will be asked to volunteer vaccination status and communicable disease testing for required vaccines upon hire and will be offered assistance during hiring to receive necessary immunizations. Employees who have not received the vaccines required for their positions or who are unwilling to voluntarily provide vaccination status for required vaccines will receive a reasonable accommodation where such accommodation does not require an undue hardship or endanger the health or safety of any person.

Physical/Environmental Demands

Requires some physical exertion, bending, climbing, above average agility and dexterity. Requires lifting 10 pounds frequently; moving up to 50 pounds occasionally. Requires use of appropriate protective clothing and gear. Requires some evening and weekend work, and travel to work sites and meetings.

Located halfway between Yellowstone and Glacier National Parks and home to the University of Montana, Missoula is an academic center situated in an outdoor enthusiast’s paradise. Depending on the season, you can hike, ski, fish, float rivers, ride mountain bikes, or just sit back and marvel at the surrounding scenery. Join us in a scenic, sophisticated, and service-oriented Missoula!
Missoula County covers over 2,618 square miles of mountain lands varying in topography and climate from temperate river valleys to snow-capped peaks. Five large valleys and two major rivers wind through this mountainous region.
Missoula County is large and diverse, featuring everything from the spectacular scenery of Clark Fork River running through town to lush ranches and a growing economy of small business. Skiers, outdoor enthusiasts, wildlife watchers, mothers and fathers, business owners, vacationers, fisherman, retirees, students, and many others have grown to love Missoula County's boundless opportunities.

This summary outlines the benefit programs; actual benefits may vary depending on bargaining unit and employment status.

Missoula County will reward your contributions to our community with competitive compensation and generous benefits, including but not limited to:

Excellent Medical Health Benefits- Group health benefits, including dental and vision coverage, are available to eligible County employees. The medical health benefits premium is covered for full-time employees. The County contribution is pro-rated on hours paid for part-time employees. The employee pays the premium portion for dependent coverage. Family health benefits coverage is $258.00 per pay period.

Medical deductible is $500 for an individual and $1,000 for a family.

Flexible Benefits Plan- Pre-tax out-of-pocket medical expenses and day care expenses.

Voluntary Life Insurance Coverage, Long and Short-Term Disability, Critical and Accident Insuranceare offered through Mutual ofOmaha.

Public Employees Retirement System- Montana public employees of the state, university system, local governments and certain employees of school districts are covered by the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS). New members to the PERS have an opportunity to choose between two retirement plan options: the Defined Benefit Plan or the Defined Contribution Plan.

Sheriffs' Retirement System (SRS)- A public pension plan for all Montana Sheriffs hired after July 1, 1974 and Detention Officers hired after July 1, 2005.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness- Working for Missoula County may qualify you to receive student loan forgiveness. Look here to learn more and understand whether you may be eligible.

Supplemental Retirement Benefitsare offered through Valic or Nationwide.

Sick Leave- Full-time employees accrue 7.38hours per month and are eligible to use sick leave once you have been an employee for 90 days.The accrual is pro-rated for part-time employees.

Vacation Leave- Full-time employees accrue 9.24 hours per month and are eligible to use leave after continuous employment for a period of 6 full months. The accrual is pro-rated for part-time employees.

Holidays- The County observes eleven legal holidays in even numbered years and ten legal holidays in odd numbered years.

Paid Parental Leave (PPL)-In recognition of the importance of bonding and care of a newborn child or a child placed for adoption, Missoula County 6 continuous weeks of PPL to eligible full-time employees that have been with the county for 180 days. The hours are pro-rated for part-time employees.

Tuition Assistance- Because we value the professional and personal development of our employees, Missoula County is proud to offer reimbursement of certain education expenses.

Closing Date/Time: 4/16/2026 5:00 PM Mountain

Salary:

$35.15 Hourly