Environmental Health Specialist I — Field & Food Programs

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12 paid holidays

Medical, dental, vision, life_ins

Retirement plans (401a Cash Match, 457

Job summary

The Chesapeake Health District of the Virginia Department of Health is hiring Environmental Health Specialists I/II. The EHS I role involves entry-level environmental health duties with on-the-job training, supervised work, and opportunities to progress to EHS II after credentialing.

Roles require travel, licensing, and a strong customer-service focus. The department offers healthcare benefits, paid holidays, and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• Experience communicating effectively with the public and staff.
• Customer-service oriented approach to assignments.

Responsibilities

• Travel throughout the district to conduct environmental health duties.
• Perform on-site soils evaluation and private well inspection where required.
• Investigate rabies, disease, and environmental complaints.
• Inspect migrant labor camps and conduct related environmental health activities.

Skills

Public communication

Teamwork

Time management

Customer service

Oral/written communication

Food program knowledge

Job description

The Chesapeake Health District of the Virginia Department of Health is hiring Environmental Health Specialists I/II. The EHS I role involves entry-level environmental health duties with on-the-job training, supervised work, and opportunities to progress to EHS II after credentialing.

Roles require travel, licensing, and a strong customer-service focus. The department offers healthcare benefits, paid holidays, and retirement plans.