Environmental Public Health Specialist

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Résumé du poste

A public health department is seeking an Environmental Public Health Specialist to monitor facilities for compliance with health laws, investigate environmental complaints, and educate stakeholders. Applicants should have a Bachelor's in physical or natural sciences and two years of relevant experience. This full-time position offers an annual salary between $45,905.60 and $78,894.40, based in Springfield, MO.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in one of the physical or natural sciences.
• Two years of professional work experience in the environmental or public health field.
• Must possess a valid driver's license.

Responsabilités

• Monitor regulated facilities for compliance with public health laws.
• Investigate complaints related to environmental hazards and infectious agents.
• Engage community partners in developing policies and procedures.

Connaissances

Experience in environmental health

Ability to educate stakeholders

Formation

Bachelor's degree in physical or natural sciences

Description du poste

Salary: $45,905.60 - $78,894.40 Annually

Location: Springfield, MO

Job Type: Full Time

Job Number: 091925

Department: Health

The Springfield-Greene County Health Department is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Environmental Public Health Specialist (with option to underfill as Environmental Public Health Technician).

This position will monitor regulated facilities for compliance with local, state and federal public health/environmental laws. The position will investigate complaints related to environmental hazards and infectious agents and educate stakeholders on regulations as they apply to their facility using the latest scientific knowledge.

Responsibilities

The Environmental Public Health Specialist will engage community partners in developing policies and procedures to utilize resources to protect the public's health.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in one of the physical or natural sciences. Degree must include an algebra course or higher level math and 30 semester hours in basic sciences;
• Two years of professional work experience in the environmental or public health field;
• OR Three years direct teaching experience in a natural sciences, environmental health or public health discipline.

Must possess a valid driver's license. Depending upon assignment, incumbent may be required to obtain Missouri Environmental Health Specialist credential within first 30 months of employment.

The City of Springfield promotes equal employment opportunities to all without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with a disability, or other legally protected status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.