Public Health Program Manager
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- University of North Texas
- Location
- Denton
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- Four-Year Institution
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Welcome to the University of North Texas System, or UNT World as we like to call ourselves. UNT World includes the University of North Texas in Denton, the University of North Texas at Dallas and the University of North Texas Health Science Center in Fort Worth. We are the only university system based exclusively in the robust Dallas-Fort Worth region and we are committed to transforming lives and creating economic opportunity through education. We are growing with the DFW region, enrolling a record 47,000+ students across our system and awarding nearly 12,000 degrees each year.
Posting Title:Public Health Program Manager
Department:UNT-Risk Mgmt Services-Gen-152600
Job Location:Denton
Full Time/Part Time:Full-Time
Salary Information:Salary commensurate with experience
Department Summary:Risk Management Services
Position Overview:This position is responsible for the University’s Public Health programs to ensure safe and healthy work, living, and learning spaces for the greater campus community. Programs of responsibility include Public Health such as communicable disease control, education, and outreach, and also the safety of campus food service of all types, including catering and events.
Minimum Qualifications:Bachelor’s Degree in Public Health, Epidemiology, Occupational Health, or other Health Science field and 4 years of associated experience in public health/public medicine/programs/food safety.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:This position involves auditing, reporting, training, and the ability to interact with outside regulatory agencies. The Public Health Program Manager must also be able to create, develop, and improve written policies, procedures, and manuals. As such, the position requires a broad understanding of applicable Public Health regulations and best practices, technical expertise, and the ability to work productively with a variety of people and departments across the UNT campus to assure compliance with federal, state and local laws and regulations regarding Public Health and Food Service.
Preferred Qualifications:Master’s Degree in Public Health or a related field and 7 years of associated experience. Possession of professional certification/credentials such as a Registered Sanitarian
(RS)/Registered Environmental Health specialist (REHS) or equivalent, Occupational Health Nurse (OHN), Certified Safety Professional (CSP), and/or Associate Safety Professional(ASP).
(RS)/Registered Environmental Health specialist (REHS) or equivalent, Occupational Health Nurse (OHN), Certified Safety Professional (CSP), and/or Associate Safety Professional(ASP).
M-F 8-5
Driving University Vehicle:Yes
Security Sensitive:This is a security sensitive position.
EEO Statement:The University of North Texas System and its component institutions are committed to equal opportunity and comply with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University of North Texas System and its component institutions do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application and admission processes, educational programs and activities, and employment practices.
Classification Title:Public Health Program Manager
Physical Requirements:Driving, Lifting up to 25 pounds, Pulling , Pushing, Reaching, Sitting, Squatting, Stooping, Bending, Standing, Twisting, Walking, Writing, Ability to communicate
o:Monitors compliance of federal and state regulations by performing inspections of campus cafeterias, coffee vendors, food courts and
concessions for UNT Denton, UNT Dallas and UNT Health Science Center and creates and sustains database for food facility inspection results.
concessions for UNT Denton, UNT Dallas and UNT Health Science Center and creates and sustains database for food facility inspection results.
Establishes, maintains, coordinates, reviews, and evaluates epidemiology activities at the University, including communicable disease and vital statistics. Collects, reviews, and evaluates data including case reports, health statistics, and demographic information to identify possible epidemiological trends, locations, and sources.
o:Active key participant in the University Health Crisis Team.
o:Advises University Leaders on the interpretation and implication of statistical analysis, surveys, and program evaluations.
o:Provides oversight, consultation and inspection of all food related temporary events and third party vendors scheduled on campus to assure food safety guidelines are met and encourages safe food handling by providing guidance and consultation to the UNT community on safe food handling
techniques for bake sales, pot lucks, and tailgating. Performs preliminary investigation of health events affecting UNT community; convenes and coordinates the University Health Crisis Team when necessary.
Investigates UNT foodborne and communicable disease related incidents, contacting County officials.
o:Reviews plans and specifications for new and remodeled food facilities and equipment.
o:Notifies UNT food establishment of new regulations, food recalls, and other pertinent information and reports all violations to appropriate personnel and assures corrective actions are completed. Implements training presentations for food safety, health concerns and work station ergonomics and informs campus community of health alerts and maintains accurate and current health information on the Risk Management
Services website.
Develops, reviews and updates University food and health policies and standard operating procedures. Serves as liaison with City, County and State officials for food safety issues, health concerns and FOG reporting. Assumes the lead role, in the absence of the Industrial Hygienist, for mold
concerns and assessments.
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Working at University of North Texas
Since 1890, the University of North Texas has been a catalyst for transformation for its students and the North Texas region. As the nation’s 26th largest public university, UNT is dedicated to providing an excellent educational experience to its 36,000 students while fueling the intellectual, economic and cultural progress of one of the largest, most dynamic regions in the United States.
A student-focused public research university, UNT graduates more than 8,500 students each year from its 12 colleges and schools and offers 97 bachelor’s, 82 master’s and 35 doctoral degree programs, many nationally and internationally recognized. As UNT’s strengths in science, engineering and technology grow, the university continues to nurture its core areas of distinction in music, education, social sciences, business, the arts and humanities. Leading Texas public universities in the number of Goldwater Scholars and designated a “Best in the West” university by The Princeton Review, UNT is known for its academic excellence.
By providing access, welcoming diversity and strengthening collaborations with our many educational, business and community partners, as well as building new partnerships across the globe, UNT's faculty and staff work each day to prepare students for the challenges they will meet in our changing world.
Fostering global understanding and promoting cultural appreciation are central to preparing tomorrow's successful global leaders. Our strategic international partnerships seek to improve quality of life, facilitate the exchange of ideas and culture, and allow for important research addressing global issues. UNT's campus benefits from a rich diversity of about 2,500 international students representing 140 countries.
UNT faculty produce groundbreaking research in a wide range of disciplines spanning the sciences, mathematics, engineering and technology while also making nationally recognized contributions in the arts and humanities. The College of Music is one of the nation’s best music colleges with an internationally respected jazz program. UNT has the oldest program in emergency administration and planning and a unique program in applied philosophy and environmental ethics.
UNT also is home to many national centers and institutes, including the Net-Centric Software and Systems Center — a National Science Foundation Industry/University Cooperative Research Center; the Center for Electronic Materials Processing and Integration; the Institute of Applied Science; the Center for Advanced Scientific Computing and Modeling; and the Center for the Study of Interdisciplinarity.
UNT has developed many state-of-the-art research facilities, such as the federally funded Center for Advanced Research and Technology, one of the nation’s most extensive facilities for powerful materials characterization and analysis; a high-performance computational facility; and a clean room/nanofabrication research facility (under construction). UNT’s research extends outside the academy as well, with field stations as close as a neighboring lake and as far away as southern Chile.
In addition, UNT is developing Discovery Park, a research park with technology incubator facilities on a 300-acre property near the main campus. The university also has developed a Design Research Center in the heart of the Dallas design district.
As the largest and most comprehensive university in the North Texas region, UNT is growing as a national leader in education, research and scholarship, student support and community engagement — the pillars of a great public research university. UNT’s ultimate mission is to give a green light to greatness by helping its students, region, state and nation excel.
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