Entry-Level Environmental Health Inspector

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 46,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

The Carroll County Health Department is seeking an Environmental Health Specialist I to join our team.

This entry-level position performs a variety of environmental health duties as a trainee under close supervision, including assisting with food sanitation evaluations, on-site soils assessments, private well inspections, rabies abatement activities, communicable disease investigations, migrant labor camp inspections, and general environmental complaint investigations.

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate effectively with the public and staff; proficient in basic computer software.
• Ability to provide services in a professional, courteous manner and work as a team.
• Time management skills to meet workload demands.
• Knowledge/experience in the environmental health program areas.
• Ability to influence foodservice employees and present educational programs to adults; customer-service oriented.
• Must complete training in VDH soils, food, or shellfish programs and obtain credentials within 18 months (COSE/AOSE/NSSP).
• A valid State Driver's License is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with food sanitation evaluations and on-site soil assessments.
• Inspect private wells and conduct rabies abatement activities.
• Investigate communicable diseases and migrant labor camps.
• Perform general environmental complaint investigations.
• Receive formal and on-the-job training to build foundational skills.

Skills

Communication skills

Time management

Teamwork

Public health knowledge

Customer service

Driving license

Job description

The Carroll County Health Department is seeking an Environmental Health Specialist I to join our team.

This entry-level position performs a variety of environmental health duties as a trainee under close supervision, including assisting with food sanitation evaluations, on-site soils assessments, private well inspections, rabies abatement activities, communicable disease investigations, migrant labor camp inspections, and general environmental complaint investigations.