Administrative, supervisory and program development work for the Department of Health involving development of initiatives to address environmental problems affecting the health of children and families in the home and school settings. Duties include grant administration, public education, and collaboration with community organizations.
Supervision is exercised over a professional, technical and clerical staff.
Prepares plans for a coordinated initiative to address a variety of environmental health concerns related to the home and school. Oversees collection and analysis of data to idenfity and prioritize such concerns. Develops collaborations with community organizations and other agencies to plan and implement programs. Identifies, applies for and administers grants and other funding to support initiatives. Develops educational outreach campaigns on children's environmental health issues and attends public meetings to explain and promote Department programs.