Environmental Health Spec I U31

Louisville Metro Government; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sick Leave

Bereavement Leave

Paid Parental Leave

Job summary

Louisville Metro Government is seeking a dedicated environmental health inspector to conduct field inspections and provide information on environmental health issues, sanitation codes, and department procedures.

The role involves independent work under supervision, inspections of pools, food facilities, shelters, and public spaces, and participation in hearings and court actions when needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required from a four-year college or university.
• Must provide own transportation.
• Must possess and maintain a valid state driver’s license with acceptable driving history.

Responsibilities

• Conducts inspections and investigations of pools, waste systems, and properties to ensure compliance with vector control and sanitation requirements.
• Inspects public facilities, assembly areas, and food handling establishments for sanitation and health compliance.
• Represents the department to community groups, media, and the public on sanitation and health topics.
• Conducts hearings and initiates court action when violations occur; prepares court cases and testifies in court.

Skills

Field inspections

Public health regulations

Communication with owners

Court testimony

Emergency response

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

Sampling

Inspection equipment

Job description

• Sick Leave
• Bereavement Leave
• Paid Parental Leave
  

Description
Summary Objective
The purpose of this position is to conduct field inspections and provide information concerning environmental health issues, sanitary codes, and department procedures.
This class works under general supervision, independently developing work methods and sequences.
Examples of Duties
Essential Functions
The essential functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this class. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the class as necessary.

• Conducts inspections and compliant investigations of pools and other recreation areas; liquid and solid waste disposal systems and facilities; and properties to determine compliance with vector control procedures; food handling and processing establishments; and public assembly areas.
• Inspects all state and locally permitted public facilities, public assembly areas, and food handling and processing establishments, including temporary events.
• Inspects shelters, including emergency shelters, congregate shelters, boarding shelters, and other temporary housing facilities to determine compliance with sanitation, environmental health, and safety requirements.
• Inspects massage facilities to ensure compliance with health and safety requirements.
• Conducts inspections and compliant investigations of adult entertainment establishments to determine compliance with applicable public health ordinances, sanitation codes, and environmental health regulations.
• Investigates reports of animal bites, foodborne illnesses, tampering cases, legionella, public health nuisances, establishments seeking permits, and complaints concerning pollution, and other health and environmental related problems.
• Collects samples for laboratory analysis, and conducts tests on sewage systems, lakes and streams.
• Communicates with establishment owners to discuss violations and to explain procedures.
• Represents the department to community groups, organizations, media, and the public to provide information and answer questions concerning premise sanitation, proper food service techniques, sewage disposal and related issues.
• Conducts hearings to determine appropriate corrective action for violators, issues hearing notices and orders to initiate court action, prepares court cases, testifies in court, submits reports, and completes special projects.
• Serves on incident response teams during public health emergencies, requiring both on-call service and response during community emergencies.
• Implements environmental protection regulations and health standards for business, public and residential areas, inspecting public places and observing changes in the environment.
• Assists with training other staff members..
• Conducts lead inspections and risk assessments to determine the presence and extent of lead hazards and conducts enforcement in accordance with applicable state and local requirements.
• Provides technical assistance, education, and outreach to property owners, contractors, families, and community partners on lead-safe work practices, regulatory requirements, and hazard control options.
• Enforces all aspects of Chapter 90, Louisville’s “Smoke Free Law” including licensing, “Reasonable Distance” regulations, and under-age sales investigations.
• Performs related work as assigned.
  

Minimum Requirements

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s Degree from a four-year college or university.

Other Minimum Requirements

• Must provide one's own source of transportation.
• Must possess and maintain a valid state driver’s license with an acceptable driving history.