Environmental Health Program Manager

Environmental Health Program Manager

FT / PT Status – Full-Time
Salary – $28.94 - $45.91 Hourly Wage
Remote Work / In-Office – Hybrid

Recruiter – Sarah Cox | scox@utah.gov | 8015384234
Application Deadline – 5/20/2026

Key Responsibilities

Are you a born leader? Do you like to manage budgets, personnel, and equipment? If this is you, then the Office of Communicable Diseases wants you as as the Manager of the an Environmental Sanitation Program (ESP) within the Environmental Epidemiology Program (EEP). This position has overall responsibility for all functions of the Environmental Epidemiology Program (EEP) and the role you fill will be a vital one as you meet the needs of state of Utah and federal requirements while ensuring the safety of Utah's general public. You will make a difference from day one!

Key responsibilities and day to day responsibilities of this position:

This position has responsibility for all functions of the Environmental Health Program (EHP) within DHHS including managing personnel, budgets, contracts, equipment and logistics of the program. This includes organizing the services and functions that the EHP provides to the local health departments, other state and federal partners, and to the public. The EHP manager will serve as the subject matter expert for all topics covered under Title R392 and will be responsible for approving amendments and managing all rules under Title R392. The manager is responsible for responding to information requests from the public, legislators, and public health partners including GRAMA requests, fiscal notes, and providing information on proposed statutory changes. The EHP manager will service as the DHHS liaison with the local health departments, FDA, the Conference for Food Protection, and NEHA.

Qualifications

Minimum or "day-one" qualifications:

• Licensed in Utah as an Environmental Health Scientist through the Division of Occupation and Professional Licensing
• Able to demonstrate effective leadership capabilities
• Ten or more years of experience working in the field of environmental health
• Experience in stakeholder collaboration, managing budgets and personnel, technical writing, and policy development
• Experience and ability to work independently with various forms of communication

Preferred or trainable/on-the-job qualifications:

• Experience with state and DHHS systems and policies
• Experience with conflict resolution

About the Role

Location –
288 North 1460 West
Salt Lake City, UT, 84116
United States
Background Check Required – Yes
Drug Test Required – No
Schedule Code – AX - Employees in supervisory positions

Why You Should Join Our Team
In Utah, we believe hard work is important, but balance is essential. Finding work/life balance is a vital element to our culture. To find out more about WHY Utah, click here. Other benefits may include:

• Job Stability: Enjoy the security and reliability of employment within a well-established organization.
• Career Growth: Develop valuable skills and gain opportunities for leadership within a large organization.
• Meaningful Work: Contribute to an important service that benefits the community and supports organizational goals.
• Supportive Work Environment: Be part of a team that values cooperation, strong work ethics, and mutual support.

The Agency
For more information dhhs.utah.gov

EEO Statement
The State of Utah is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. For accommodations, please contact (801) 957-9390.