Leigh Salter
Prattville
Summary
Dynamic leader with a proven track record at the State of Alabama Department of Public Health, excelling in strategic planning and relationship building. Successfully enhanced team performance and engagement, while managing budgets effectively. Recognized for fostering a culture of continuous improvement and implementing comprehensive training programs to optimize staff capabilities.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Director, Community Environmental Protection
State Of Alabama Department Of Public Health
02.1999 - Current
- Developed high-performing teams by providing mentorship, guidance, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Enhanced team collaboration through regular communication, goal setting, and performance evaluations.
- Established a culture of continuous improvement by fostering open communication channels and empowering employees to voice their ideas.
- Cultivated a positive work environment that fostered employee engagement, increased retention rates, and boosted overall team morale.
- Managed budgets effectively to ensure optimal use of resources while maintaining financial stability.
- Strengthened internal controls by reviewing existing policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Optimized staff performance by designing comprehensive training programs tailored to individual needs.
- Leveraged professional networks and industry knowledge to strengthen client relationships.
- Evaluated employee performance objectively using established metrics, leading to fair compensation adjustments based on meritocracy principles.
- Directs the Division of Community Environmental Protection so that Department, Bureau and Area goals are met and activities are in compliance with appropriate laws, rules, and /or policies without valid trends of inconsistency.
- Supervises and reviews activities of employees so that all work is performed by the unit and productivity standards and departmental goals are met in compliance with appropriate laws, rules and/or policies and evaluation and disciplinary actions are administered properly without valid trends of inconsistency.
- Directs the writing, revision and interpretation of the Onsite Rules so that the Rules can be consistently applied by area and local environmentalists and the DCEP staff, as evidenced by observation and feedback.
- Makes final reviews and recommends acceptance or denial of all Large Flow Systems plans, specifications, application, variance requests and modifications of onsite sewage systems with regards to design construction submitted to the DCEP to assure compliance with appropriate laws, rules and/or policies without valid trends of inconsistency.
- Conducts onsite engineer training so that environmental staff is current on all necessary information and procedures, informed of changes in rules, policies, and procedures, and actions are implemented without valid complaint as determined by the Bureau Director.
- Provides interpretation concerning the onsite rules and answer questions received from the general public, local health department and regulated industry without valid complaints and no valid trend of inconsistency.
- Assists environmental supervisory staff out in the field on unusual or exceptional situations such that proper services are rendered and problems are resolved without valid trends of inconsistency.
- Responds to emergency and disaster assignments when called to duty so that instructions are followed and there are no valid complaints.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - American Studies
University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL05-1997
Skills
- Relationship building
- Strategic planning
- Verbal and written communication
- Decision-making
- People management
- Project management
- Team management
- Creativity and innovation
- Project coordination
- Staff management
- Organizational development
- Budget management
- Hiring and retention
- Rules and regulations
- Government relations
- Human resources management
- Media relations
- Fundraising events
- Script review and revision
- Conflict resolution
- Performance management
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 14 staff members.
Awards
Environmentalist of the Year Award 2016
Alabama Vector Management Society President 2006-2007
Ansel C. Mullins Award 2006
Advisor of the Year Award, Sigma Kappa, Auburn University
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Director, Community Environmental Protection
State Of Alabama Department Of Public Health
02.1999 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - American Studies
University of Alabama
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