Environmental Health Specialist - Cp017

Title: Environmental Health Specialist

• CP017

State Role Title: Environmental Specialist I

Hiring Range: $42,905

Pay Band: 4

Agency: Virginia Department of Health

Location: CUMB PLATEAU-BUCHANAN

Agency Website: https://www.vdh.virginia.gov/

Recruitment Type: General Public

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Job Duties

This position is based at the Buchanan County Health Department located in Grundy, Virginia.

Performs environmental health duties at the entry-level as a trainee. Employees are

typically new hires in formal and on-the-job training in one or more areas such as food

sanitation, on-site soils evaluation, private well inspection, rabies abatement,

communicable disease investigation, and migrant labor camp inspection, classification

of shellfish growing areas and investigation of general environmental complaints.

Employees receive close supervision and guidance. Must be able to complete the

applicable training in the VDH Soils program, VDH Food program or VDH Shellfish

program and be able to obtain credentials in one of the following within 18 months:

VDH Standardized in Food, DPOR Conventional Onsite Soil Evaluator (COSE), DPOR

Alternative Onsite Soil Evaluator (AOSE), and National Shellfish Sanitation Program

(NSSP) State Standardized Inspector. Employees are moved to the Environmental

Health Specialist Senior position upon successful completion.

1.Program Support

In consultation with EH Supervisor/EHS Sr. assures that all elements of program

are conducted according to VDH regulations, state and local policies

Implements/promotes quality assurance plans by complying with all applicable

agency standards established by regulation and policy

In consultation with EHS Sr. and EH Supervisor, responds to reports using

epidemiological research (interviews, case histories, sample collection), on-site

evaluation, field testing, interpretation of laboratory results

2.Environmental Health

In consultation with EHS Sr. may perform the following EH duties:

o Food related field duties, as required, to ensure state and local

mandates are met; records, submits and updates establishment profile

and risk data; issues permits and monitors permit status; conducts plan

reviews for new and existing facilities

o Protects public health from disease transmission and groundwater

pollution associated with raw or partially treated sewage by ensuring

the proper location, evaluation, design and construction, and

operation and maintenance of Sewage Disposal Systems and Private

Wells

o Prevents human illness and disease transmission from rabies;

understands the virus; comprehends and implements the Virginia

Guidelines for Rabies Prevention and Control and all other applicable

laws, regulations and policies

o Monitors swimming pools, child and adult care facilities, hotels and

motels and migrant labor camps

Documents observations and corrective actions on the appropriate inspection

report

Conducts EH sanitary inspections upon request

3.Environmental Health Complaints & Other Duties

Conducts general environmental complaint investigations for assigned program

area(s) with follow-up enforcement action taken when necessary

Responds to environmental complaints to include but not limited to rodents,

insects and general environmental concerns

Achieves resolution of complaints within a reasonable timeframe

May be required to perform other duties; may include functions in support of

an emergency declaration

Minimum Qualifications

Ability to communicate effectively with the public as well as other

internal/external partners and staff; proficient in basic computer software

programs

Time management skills necessary to meet workload demands

Knowledge and/experience in assigned program area

Ability to influence behavior of foodservice employees/management, provide

services in professional, courteous manner, present educational programs to

adults; uses a customer-service oriented approach to assignments and works

effectively as a team member

Must be able to complete training in the VDH Soils program, VDH Food

program or VDH Shellfish program and be able to obtain credentials in one of

the following within 18 months: VDH Standardized in Food, DPOR Conventional

Onsite Soil Evaluator (COSE), DPOR Alternative Onsite Soil Evaluator (AOSE) or

National Shellfish Sanitation Program (NSSP) State Standardized Inspector

A valid State Driver's License is required to operate a state vehicle or if

operating a personal vehicle while conducting business on behalf of the agency

Additional Considerations

Experience in environmental health, such as experience gained as an

Environmental Health Associate

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to "Your Application" in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

VDH accepts only on-line applications. Faxed, mailed, or e-mailed applications will not be considered.

Applications are accepted until 11:55 p.m. on the job closing date. Applications and/or resumes should include relevant work history which indicates your qualifications for this position.

It is the policy of the Commonwealth and VDH that all aspects of human resource management be conducted without regard to race (or traits historically associated with race including hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists); sex; color; national origin; religion; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; age; veteran status; political affiliation; disability; genetic information; and pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions. VDH employees have a shared Code of Ethics, which can be found in the bottom banner of our website: www.vdh.virginia.gov.

If you have been affected by DHRM Policy 1.30 layoff and possess a valid Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Card) or a Preferential Hiring Form (Blue Card), you must submit the card before the closing date for this position. The Card may be submitted with the state application as an attachment.

As a V3 (Virginia Values Veterans) employer VDH Welcomes Veterans to apply!

Supplemental Questions: You may be required to respond to position-specific questions at the end of this application.

This information will help us evaluate your credentials and qualifications for the job. Failure to respond to any questions may disqualify you from further consideration.

Contact Information

Name: Karen Crutchfield

Phone: Not Provided

Email: karen.crutchfield@vdh.virginia.gov

In support of the Commonwealth's commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.