Environmental Health Specialist

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Virginia; Vor Ort; USD 46.000 - 55.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Paid holidays

Life insurance

Zusammenfassung

The Virginia Department of Health is seeking an Environmental Health Specialist Senior for the Central Virginia Health District. The role emphasizes the onsite sewage and private well program, rabies prevention, campgrounds and marinas, with required training and licensure within 30 months of hire.

Based in the Bedford County office, occasional travel to other district offices may be required. A valid Virginia driver's license is necessary to operate state vehicles on agency business.

Qualifikationen

• Knowledge of biology, epidemiology, chemistry, math and statistics.
• Ability to interpret complex environmental health policies and regulations.
• Strong communication, report writing and training abilities.
• Must be licensed as Master onsite soil evaluator or equivalent per DPOR/VDH standards.

Aufgaben

• Manage onsite sewage and private well programs with required training.
• Assist with rabies prevention, campgrounds and marinas responsibilities.
• Complete documentation and regulatory reports; provide education to stakeholders.

Kenntnisse

Biology fundamentals

Epidemiology

Chemistry

Mathematics

Statistics

Regulatory interpretation

Communication skills

Report writing

Educator/trainer

Master onsite soil evaluator

Jobbeschreibung

Title: Environmental Health Specialist Senior

State Role Title: Environmental Specialist I

Hiring Range: $46,000-$55,000

Pay Band: 4

Agency: Virginia Department of Health

Location: CENT VA-LYNCHBURG CITY-Cen

Agency Website: https://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.

Consider joining Central Virginia Health District as we foster healthy and resilient communities. This is your opportunity to connect and serve the public in Environmental Health Services. Central Virginia Health District is a part of the Virginia Department of Health.
This position will be assigned primarily to the onsite sewage and private well program, with additional duties in rabies prevention, campgrounds and marinas. The person selected for the position must complete required training (provided by the agency) and obtain licensure from the Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation as a Master Onsite Soil Evaluator within 30 months of hire. The position will be based in the Bedford County office but may require occasional travel to other offices within the district.
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.

The Virginia Department of Health offers 12 paid holidays, medical, dental, vision and life insurance, retirement plans (including 401a Cash Match and 457 Deferred Compensation Plan) as well as sick, family/personal, and annual leave.

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum KSAs:

• Basic knowledge of biology, epidemiology, chemistry, mathematics, and statistics
• Ability to interpret complex federal, state and local environmental health policies, regulations, and laws
• Skill in communication, both oral and written; ability to deal with the public and resolve conflict in a regulatory setting
• Experience preparing thorough documentation and reports of regulatory activities
• Skill as an educator/trainer of environmental health principles
• Ability to interpret and enforce laws and regulations governing environmental health programs
• Ability to analyze information and make recommendations; to receive, understand and perform tasks as instructed by supervisor; to perform physically demanding tasks
• Must be DPOR licensed master alternative onsite soil evaluator or master conventional onsite soil evaluator, VDH standardized in food or National Shellfish Sanitation Program State Standardized Inspector to qualify as EHS Senior
• 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, such as experience gained as an Environmental Health Associate

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. 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.

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!

Supplemental Questions: You may be required to respond to position-specific questions at the end of this application. This information will help us evaluate your credentials and qualifications for the job. Failure to respond to any questions may disqualify you from further consideration.

Contact Information

Name: Cortez Jackson

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.

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.