Entry-Level Environmental Health Inspector

Purchase District Health Department; Kentucky; On-site; USD 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Purchase District Health Department seeks an Environmental Health Specialist focused on enforcing environmental health regulations through inspections of tourist accommodations, schools, and pools. The role includes sampling, data interpretation, and reporting findings to stakeholders.

A relevant degree and Kentucky registration are required, plus a valid driver’s license. Posting notes emphasize annual continuing education and compliance with state rules; candidate must be able to travel to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with minor or 24 semester hours in environmental health, biological or physical science or registration as a Kentucky Environmental Specialist/Sanitarian under KRS 223.
• Experience (N/A) not required.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Perform regular inspections of tourist accommodations, schools, swimming pools to ensure compliance with state and local regulations pertaining to environmental health, may include taking product samples and forwarding for testing.
• Secure water samples, investigate nuisance complaints and other duties related to environmental health; inspect food establishments for compliance with state regulations pertaining to sanitation; request assistance from supervisors in situations beyond his/her scope of training and experience.
• Interpret reports generated by Environmental Health Management Information System (EHMIS)/Graphical Users Interface (GUI) system; analyze and interpret data regarding test results, inspection results, etc., and present results to appropriate types of audiences.

Education

Bachelor's degree with minor or 24 semester hours in environmental health, biological or physical science or registration as a Kentucky Environmental Specialist/Sanitarian under KRS 223

Job description

Purchase District Health Department seeks an Environmental Health Specialist focused on enforcing environmental health regulations through inspections of tourist accommodations, schools, and pools. The role includes sampling, data interpretation, and reporting findings to stakeholders.

A relevant degree and Kentucky registration are required, plus a valid driver’s license. Posting notes emphasize annual continuing education and compliance with state rules; candidate must be able to travel to