Entry-Level Environmental Health Specialist I

Tennessee Department of Health; Murfreesboro (TN); On-site; USD 48,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Tennessee Department of Health in Murfreesboro, TN is seeking an entry-level Environmental Health Specialist to learn and perform compliance, inspection, and enforcement duties within the environmental health division. This flexibly staffed class leads to Env Health Specialist 3 after a two-year training period.

You will assist with rabies exposure investigations, inspections of food service, pools, and childcare facilities, and community outreach, while gaining knowledge in biology, chemistry

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 30 semester hours in biology, chemistry, or environmental science.
• Experience substitution allowed for education based on environmental program work.
• Valid driver's license may be required for some positions.

Responsibilities

• Investigates potential rabies exposures and manages rabies-related actions.
• Conducts environmental health assessments and inspections in various programs.
• Ensures compliance with state environmental health standards.
• Responds to local emergencies affecting public infrastructure and public health.
• Trains operators/owners in food safety using a risk-based approach.
• Collects information on foodborne outbreaks and monitors water chemistry in pools.

Skills

Active Learning

Critical Thinking

Reading Comprehension

Time Management

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor's degree + 30 sem hrs in biology/chem/environmental science

Tools

Mobile Device

Computer

Pool Test Kit

Thermocouple

Scanner/Printer

Job description

Tennessee Department of Health in Murfreesboro, TN is seeking an entry-level Environmental Health Specialist to learn and perform compliance, inspection, and enforcement duties within the environmental health division. This flexibly staffed class leads to Env Health Specialist 3 after a two-year training period.

You will assist with rabies exposure investigations, inspections of food service, pools, and childcare facilities, and community outreach, while gaining knowledge in biology, chemistry