Environmental Health Associate #MR040

DHRM; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 36,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Department of Health (VDH) is seeking an Environmental Health Associate to perform routine investigations, process FOIA requests for septic/well records, and assist with data entry in the Environmental Health Database. The role requires inspecting campgrounds, summer camps, pools, and lodging facilities, and reading regulations for compliance.

This restricted position is funded by a grant through 11/30/2027, with continued employment contingent on funding availability.

Qualifications

• Skills in composing reports, data entry and effective communication.
• Proficient in basic computer software programs.
• Ability to conduct inspections and investigations in environmental health and work outdoors.
• Strong problem-solving skills are required.
• Ability to work with diverse cultural backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Conduct routine investigations of animal bites and follow up on confinement releases.
• Read and interpret regulations; conduct inspections of campgrounds, pools and lodging facilities.
• Process FOIA requests related to septic and well records; perform data entry in the Environmental Health Database.

Skills

Report writing

Data entry

Inspections

Problem solving

Diversity awareness

Driver's license

Job description

Title:

Environmental Health Associate #MR040

State Role Title:

Direct Service Associate III

Hiring Range:

$36,435-$38,418

Pay Band:

3

Agency:

Virginia Department of Health

Location:

MT ROGERS-WYTHE

Agency Website:

www.vdh.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type:

General Public - G

Job Duties:

The Virginia Department of Health (VDH) is dedicated to protecting and promoting the health of Virginians. The VDH is made up of a statewide Central Office in Richmond and 35 local health districts.

Key responsibilities include conducting routine investigations of animal bites, obtaining animal confinement forms, preparing rabies specimens for transport and follow up on animal confinement releases. Also, it requires the ability to read and interpret regulations and conduct inspections related to campgrounds, summer camps, swimming pools and lodging facilities.

The EHA will process FOIA requests related to septic and well records.

Additional duties include data entry in the Environmental Health Database (EHD) and performing low-complexity environmental investigations related to public health complaints. Complaints will be associated with campgrounds, summer camps, swimming pools, lodging facilities and other general complaints of public health concern. The EHA will assist EHS with field work in the septic / well program and food program. This position offers an opportunity to contribute to public health and safety while gaining hands‑on experience in environmental health practices.

This is a restricted position, which is solely funded by the Public Health Infrastructure Grant ending November 30, 2027. The availability of funding is scheduled for review before the grant expiration date and periodically thereafter. Continued employment is contingent on the continued availability of funds.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Skills in composition of reports, data entry and effective communication
• Proficient in basic computer software programs
• Ability to conduct inspections and investigations in all areas of environmental health, to work outdoors and perform moderately strenuous physical labor during all seasons
• Skills in problem solving essential
• Ability to work with diverse cultural backgrounds
• A valid State Driver's License is required to operate a state vehicle or if operating a personal vehicle while conducting business on behalf of the agency

Additional Considerations:

• Experience in environmental health support

Special Instructions:

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

VDH accepts only on-line applications. Faxed, mailed, or e‑mailed applications will not be considered. Applications are accepted until 11:55 p.m. on the job closing date. Applications and/or resumes should include relevant work history which indicates your qualifications for this position. Supplemental questions are encouraged to be answered in a comprehensive manner and reference any pertinent knowledge, skills, and abilities as well as any previous experience that relates to the position.

Employment is contingent upon satisfactory results of a state and federal criminal history background check and the Department of Social Service’s Child Abuse and Neglect Central Registry check, U.S. HHSIG Exclusion List check, employment reference check and E-Verify. Other financial, credit, driving, background checks or completion of Statement of Economic Interests may be required for certain positions.

It is the policy of the Commonwealth and VDH that all aspects of human resource management be conducted without regard to race (or traits historically associated with race including hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists); sex; color; national origin; religion; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; age; veteran status; political affiliation; disability; genetic information; and pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions. VDH employees have a shared Code of Ethics, which can be found in the bottom banner of our website: www.vdh.virginia.gov.

If you have been affected by DHRM Policy 1.30 layoff and possess a valid Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Card) or a Preferential Hiring Form (Blue Card), you must submit the card before the closing date for this position. The Card may be submitted with the state application as an attachment.

As a V3 (Virginia Values Veterans) employer VDH Welcomes Veterans to apply!

Contact Information:

Name: Jessica Bennett

Phone: N/A

Email: [e-mail]

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.

Advertised: 09 Sep 2026 Eastern Daylight Time

Applications close: 30 Sep 2026 Eastern Daylight Time