Environmental Health Associate #MR040

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 36,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

The Virginia Department of Health seeks an Environmental Health Associate #MR040 (State Role Title Direct Service Associate III) in MT Rogers-Wythe. The position supports public health through inspections, data entry, and investigations related to campgrounds, pools, lodging facilities, and wells.

Responsibilities include processing FOIA requests for septic/well records, data entry into the Environmental Health Database, and field work support for septic/well and food programs.

Qualifications

• Experience in writing reports and entering data accurately.
• Ability to read and apply regulations during inspections.
• Good communication skills and ability to work with diverse populations.

Responsibilities

• Process FOIA requests related to septic and well records.
• Data entry in the Environmental Health Database (EHD).
• Perform low-complexity environmental investigations.
• Assist EHS with field work in septic/well and food programs.

Skills

Report writing

Data entry

Effective communication

Tools

Basic computer skills

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

Contact Information

Name: Jessica Bennett

Phone: N/A

Email: [e-mail]

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.

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process.

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.

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