Environmental Health Inspector I

Kentucky Public Health; Kentucky; On-site; USD 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Purchase District Health Department in Kentucky is seeking an Environmental Health Specialist trainee with formal training in environmental health and related sciences. The role involves inspections of tourist accommodations, schools, and pools to ensure compliance with regulations, with on-the-job training and supervision until independently qualified.

A Bachelor's degree with relevant credits or registration under KRS 223 is required, plus a valid driver's license.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with a minor or 24 semester hours in environmental health, biological or physical science, or registration as Kentucky Environmental Specialist/Sanitarian under KRS 223.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license.
• Post-employment credentials must be obtained within a reasonable time.

Responsibilities

• Performs regular inspections of tourist accommodations, schools, and swimming pools to ensure compliance with state and local environmental health regulations; may take product samples for testing.
• Secures water samples, investigates nuisance complaints, and performs related environmental health duties.
• Inspects food establishments for sanitation compliance; requests supervisory assistance for tasks beyond training.
• Interprets and analyzes data from the Environmental Health Management Information System (EHMIS) / GUI; presents results to relevant audiences.

Education

Bachelor's degree with a minor or 24 semester hours in environmental health/biological/physical science or registration as Kentucky Environmental Specialist/Sanitarian under KRS 223

Job description

Purchase District Health Department in Kentucky is seeking an Environmental Health Specialist trainee with formal training in environmental health and related sciences. The role involves inspections of tourist accommodations, schools, and pools to ensure compliance with regulations, with on-the-job training and supervision until independently qualified.

A Bachelor's degree with relevant credits or registration under KRS 223 is required, plus a valid driver's license.