Program Manager II

• Mar 2023 - Present

Oversee the daily activities and operations of the Environmental Health Inspection Program in the Office of Licensure and Regulatory Services. Assign inspections and investigations of licensed facilities in the designated areas of the County Environmental Health Specialists and review their work in terms of effectiveness in meeting the program objectives. Direct supervision of 10 Environmental Health Specialists and conduct their performance planning and evaluations.

Environmental Health Specialist III

• Dec 2021 - Apr 2023

Health Facility Surveyor - Sanitarian V

• Jun 2018 - Dec 2021

Apply knowledge of environmental and public health for the oversight of the 42 types of health care facilities regulated by the Office of Health Care Quality including, but not limited to, long-term care facilities; hospitals; end-stage renal disease providers; residential treatment facilities; assisted living facilities, and ambulatory surgical facilities. Conduct inspections and evaluate environmental conditions in health care facilities to independently make compliance determinations for Medicare and Medicaid certification, as well as state licensure, of the health care facilities. Conduct initial inspections for state licensure and federal certification, as well as complaint investigations and other survey types. Act as a technical resource for nurse surveyors and management, regarding environmental problems found in regulated facilities. Provide educational opportunities on environmental health issues to non-environmental health staff, management, the providers, and the community in both formal and informal settings. Review medical records, interview patients and observe patient care. Show less

Environmental Health Specialist/Rabies Coordinator

• Apr 2014 - Jun 2018

As Coordinator of the Rabies Prevention Program my responsibilities included: -investigation of every reported animal-animal and animal-human exposures within the county -cooperation with other counties and states coordinators in rabies control and prevention programs -organization and execution of domestic animal vaccination clinics multiple times per year -proper aseptic handling, transport and testing of suspected rabid animals -working with the community to raise awareness and address public concerns -assisting City and County Animal Control Officers in handling dangerous/potentially dangerous dog cases -conduct and enforce quarantines to assess rabies transmission on a case by case basis -assisting local vets with rabies questions/concerns As the Bathing Beach Program Coordinator for Wicomico County during the summer months it was my responsibility to ensure coastal waters are safe for the public by collecting and analyzing bacterial samples from 2 public beaches. . My other job duties included: -Performing Pool Safety Inspections mandated by the State of Maryland. -Conducting Pet Shop Inspections for exotic animal permits. -Performing Sanitary Surveys for foster care/adoption purposes. -Conducting food safety inspections of restaurants/food facilities. -Reviewing and issuing Temporary Food Service Facility Permits. -Collecting water samples and testing for bacterial contamination to ensure compliance with existing public health laws. Monitoring the County's Groundwater Monitoring Well Network to assess wet season testing conditions. I am CPO certified as well as MDE water-sampler certified. Show less

Mobile Sales Associate

• 2012 - 2014