Entry-Level Environmental Health Inspector

State of Tennessee; Sevierville (TN); Sur place; USD 42 000 - 50 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

State of Tennessee seeks an entry level Environmental Health Specialist to learn environmental health compliance, inspection, problem identification, and enforcement duties in the Health department. The role includes a mandatory two-year training period, after which reclassification to Env Health Specialist 3 may occur.

The position may require a driver's license and a transcript for evaluation. Work location is Sevierville, Tennessee, with opportunities to learn and grow within a nationally

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with at least 30 semester hours in biology, chemistry, or environmental science.
• Substitution of Experience for Education: full-time environmental program work may substitute for the required education, year-for-year, up to four years.
• A valid motor vehicle operator's license may be required for some positions.
• Transcript is required for proper evaluation.

Responsabilités

• Investigates potential rabies exposures and manages rabies tag distribution.
• Conducts environmental health assessments and inspections in various programs (food service, hotels, pools, tattoo studios, schools, child care).
• Conduct regulatory inspections to ensure compliance with state environmental health standards.
• Responds to local emergencies affecting public infrastructure and provides public health consultation.
• Learns to train operators/owners in food safety and how to train tattoo/body piercing professionals.
• Learns to collect information on foodborne outbreaks and monitor water quality for pools.

Connaissances

Active Learning and Listening

Critical Thinking

Reading Comprehension

Time Management

Negotiation

Formation

Bachelor's degree with 30 sem hrs in biology/chemistry/environmental science

Outils

Mobile Device

Computer

Pool Test Kit

Thermocouple

Scanner/Printer

Description du poste

State of Tennessee seeks an entry level Environmental Health Specialist to learn environmental health compliance, inspection, problem identification, and enforcement duties in the Health department. The role includes a mandatory two-year training period, after which reclassification to Env Health Specialist 3 may occur.

The position may require a driver's license and a transcript for evaluation. Work location is Sevierville, Tennessee, with opportunities to learn and grow within a nationally