Environmental Health Specialist

Virginia Department of Health; Virginia; On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Job summary

Virginia Department of Health seeks an Environmental Health Specialist to oversee onsite sewage and private well programs within the Central Virginia Health District, based in Bedford County. The role requires licensure as a Master Onsite Soil Evaluator within 30 months of hire and may involve travel within the district.

Benefits include paid holidays, health insurance, and retirement plans. Ideal candidates have strong skills in interpreting health regulations and communicating with the public,

Qualifications

• Knowledge of biology, epidemiology, chemistry, mathematics, and statistics.
• Ability to interpret complex federal, state and local environmental health policies and regulations.
• Strong oral and written communication skills with ability to work with the public and resolve conflict.
• Experience preparing documentation and reports of regulatory activities.
• Valid State Driver's License required.
• Experience in environmental health or background as an Environmental Health Associate preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee onsite sewage and private well program oversight in the Central Virginia Health District.
• Contribute to rabies prevention initiatives, and manage campgrounds and marinas programs.
• Travel within the district as needed to fulfill responsibilities.

Skills

Biology/epidemiology/chemistry/mathem"

Policy interpretation

Oral and written communication

Documentation and reporting

Valid State Driver's License

Job description

The Environmental Health Specialist position with the Virginia Department of Health's Central Virginia Health District focuses primarily on onsite sewage and private well program oversight, with additional responsibilities in rabies prevention, campgrounds, and marinas. Based in Bedford County, this role requires the selected candidate to obtain licensure as a Master Onsite Soil Evaluator within 30 months of hire and may involve occasional travel within the district. The position offers a comprehensive benefits package including paid holidays, health insurance, and retirement plans.

Key qualifications:

• Knowledge of biology, epidemiology, chemistry, mathematics, and statistics
• Ability to interpret complex federal, state and local environmental health policies and regulations
• Strong oral and written communication skills with ability to work with the public and resolve conflict
• Experience preparing documentation and reports of regulatory activities
• Valid State Driver's License required
• Experience in environmental health or background as an Environmental Health Associate preferred