Michael O'Driscoll
4709 E. Ironhorse Rd., Gilbert, AZ 85297
(928) 200-4361
modriscoll@co.gila.az.us
Professional Summary
Multidisciplinary EHS specialist with 18+ years tenure ensuring safety in a wide range of environmental, food,
water, and other public health areas. Proven leader, with experience motivating, training, and managing staff in
prompt resolution of hazards with facility managers and homeowners of various ethnic groups, including
Spanish-speaking populations. Confident and effective public speaker. Primary media liaison and frequent
presenter to city councils, executive boards, management teams, and the general public.
Relevant Experience:
Director, Health & Emergency Services Division
Gila County, Globe, AZ
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07/11-present
Provide leadership, direction, and guidance to County Public Health divisions, including Epidemiology,
Public Health Education and Promotion, Bio-terrorism, Public Health Nursing, Environmental Health
and Nutrition Services, and Emergency Services.
Direct public health functions of County through assignment of staff, task force planning, and program
assessment. Evaluate needs in the community; plans and recommends programs and develops funding
proposals through the use of grants to meet those needs.
Plan, organize and direct County emergency service activities, operations and staff involved with
emergency preparation and disaster control programs. Evaluate needs in the community; plan and
recommend programs and develop funding proposals through the use of grants to meet those needs.
Devise, evaluate, and implement department goals, objectives, policies, and procedures; ensure
departmental activities are in compliance with all State and Federal laws, policies, regulations,
timelines, and goals; evaluate and analyze issues, and recommend and implement solutions to meet the
needs of the community. Anticipate challenges and pursue solutions.
Manage deputy directors and staff through appropriate delegation and work supervision; meets regularly
with staff to discuss and resolve workload and technical issues; review work in progress and tactical
activities; recommend changes to improve the organization’s functions, financial health, and processes;
interpret statutes and regulations; ensure compliance with departmental policies and procedures, State,
and other governmental regulations.
Hire, supervise, and monitor the performance of staff; prioritize and assign tasks and projects; counsel,
coach and support the development of staff. Evaluate staff performance; investigate and resolve
administrative and operational issues; provide feedback and improvement solutions. Collaborate with
human resources to handle personnel issues, changes, and terminations.
Coordinate Division activities with other County departments, State and Local public health agencies,
and other outside agencies and organizations. Serve as departmental advisor to citizen commissions and
the media and provides information on the status of programs; develop and maintain effective
interagency working relationships with governmental officials at Municipal, County, State, and Federal
levels and executives of business, private agencies and community leaders.
Direct the development and implementation of partnerships to provide effective communicable disease
prevention and controls. Forge alliances with environmental health and emergency response entities
state and nationwide
Prepare special and recurring reports; prepare and review operational analyses of program costs,
revenue streams, fees, and revenue enhancement opportunities. Manage division budget and grant
financial responsibilities.
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Participate on a variety of boards and commissions; attend and participate in professional group
meetings; stay abreast regarding new trends and innovations in the field. Attend national seminars,
conferences and meetings to maintain cutting-edge knowledge and of key trends, issues, and legislation.
Licensed Environmental Health Specialist (Senior Position)
02/06-06/11
Kane County Health Department, Elgin, IL
 Ensure public health safety and regulatory compliance of restaurants, pools/spas, assisted living
facilities, schools/day cares, wells/septic systems, and mobile service operations.
 Investigate and resolve foodborne illnesses; fire- and water-related contaminations; air-quality issues;
and rodent/vector infestations.
 Assist department director in establishing enhanced day care inspection procedures. Evaluate program
shortfalls, analyze DCFS criteria, and create new field inspection guidelines. Support implementation
via staff training.
 Train and supervise new sanitarians in handling inspections, investigations, and communications with
operators and the general public. Devise and implement inspection procedures to enhance staff skill sets
in vector control, epidemiology, and hazardous waste destruction. Serve as sole department pesticide
applicator.
 Prepare and deliver executive-level quality assessments, technical reports, and presentations to
department directors, management teams, village officials, building departments, owners/operators, and
related constituencies.
 Serve as liaison with the media, laboratories, scientists, and the general public during multiple bacterial
outbreaks while working to expedite optimal resolutions. Casework included widespread contamination
of imported Mexican soft cheese, which required problem-solving amidst Spanish language/cultural
barriers.
Licensed Environmental Health Practitioner
09/92-02/06
DuPage County Health Department, Wheaton, IL
 Evaluated and monitored compliance of restaurants, country clubs, educational institutions, and other
facilities.
 Directed and supervised staff on field procedures, public safety issues, and local and national healthrelated affairs. Educated site managers and service personnel on proper food-handling techniques and
adherence to FDA and state of Illinois regulations as well as HACCP principles.
 Oversaw septic system planning, installation, replacement, and troubleshooting. Maintained site
adherence with all commercial/residential codes and facility needs and provided guidelines for proper
management.
 Reviewed architectural plans for new facilities; worked with owners, operators, and architects to reach
design goals while meeting county and state requirements.
Registered Environmental Health Specialist
11/89-7/91
Santa Clara County Health Department, San Jose, CA
 Inspected food-vending establishments and enforced public health codes.
 Led department’s inaugural Ethnic Food Task Force, supervising 8-person team. Researched
restaurants; collected samples; and tested pH, water activity levels, and bacterial growth to determine
unique considerations for safe handling/preparation.
 Trained staff and facility management accordingly. Presented findings and solutions to county board
members, city councils, and other organizations. Awarded for outstanding leadership.
 Regulated and coordinated activities of septic system installations for private and commercial facilities;
conducted percolation testing, analyzed architectural plans, formulated specifications, and supervised
installation.
Education:
Bachelor of Science, 1987 Major: Biology / Minor: Chemistry
Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, IL
Credentials
Licensed Arizona Environmental Health Practitioner
Licensed Illinois Environmental Health Practitioner
Vector Control Certification in Vertebrates, Invertebrates, and Mosquitos
Licensed Pesticide Applicator
Registered California Environmental Health Specialist, 1988–2000
Outstanding Employee Award, Ethnic Food Task Force
Consulted as Technical Engineer for water-treatment company
All licensures current unless noted otherwise
References
Greg Maurice
Director Public Health, DeKalb County
2500 North Annie Glidden Road
DeKalb, IL 60115
(815) 758-6673
David Wijtman
Santa Clara County
Division of Environmental Health
1555 Berger Drive, Suite 300
San Jose, CA 95112
(408) 918-4770 David.Wijtman@deh.co.santa-clara.ca.us
Thomas Malamos
Indoor Air Quality Manager
Naperville School–District 203
251 W. Hillside Road, Naperville, IL 60540
(630) 983-2233 tmalamos@ncusd203.org