Environmental Health Program Support Specialist

Performs advanced level administrative support duties for programs that build conditions that support the health of people, environments, and communities for the Environmental Health Division of the Missoula City-County Health Department.

Serves as administrative support lead for one or more major environmental health programs; performs data entry for environmental programs requiring specialized programmatic knowledge; maintains logs; manages inspection data; maintains electronic and hard copy files. Answers inquiries from the public about a wide variety of environmental health issues and County or departmental policies, rules and regulations.  Assists in the dissemination of information necessary to implement programs and County or departmental policies. Performs complex administrative support work requiring the exercise of independent judgment. Takes meeting notes and prepares minutes. Composes and prepares correspondence.  Creates reports and forms. Obtains information to complete detailed forms and applications. Assists in obtaining and compiling information and data for use in special reports; uses software to maintain department web pages; conducts research on assigned subjects; uses database applications to run reports and create graphs or charts for reports; may use desk top publishing to create brochures; newsletters or other publications. Participates in quality improvement projects, quality assurance, strategic work plans, and emergency response. Performs administrative and support tasks including:   reception of callers and visitors; scheduling appointments and special events; preparing schedules, disseminating mail and other information; maintaining files; preparing payroll forms; receiving payments by credit card, check and cash; balancing receipts to daily reports; and managing invoice system.