Environmental Health Specialist MR037

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 46,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

The Carroll County Health Department is seeking an Environmental Health Specialist I to join our team.

This entry-level position performs a variety of environmental health duties as a trainee under close supervision, including assisting with food sanitation evaluations, on-site soils assessments, private well inspections, rabies abatement activities, communicable disease investigations, migrant labor camp inspections, and general environmental complaint investigations.

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate effectively with the public and staff; proficient in basic computer software.
• Ability to provide services in a professional, courteous manner and work as a team.
• Time management skills to meet workload demands.
• Knowledge/experience in the environmental health program areas.
• Ability to influence foodservice employees and present educational programs to adults; customer-service oriented.
• Must complete training in VDH soils, food, or shellfish programs and obtain credentials within 18 months (COSE/AOSE/NSSP).
• A valid State Driver's License is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with food sanitation evaluations and on-site soil assessments.
• Inspect private wells and conduct rabies abatement activities.
• Investigate communicable diseases and migrant labor camps.
• Perform general environmental complaint investigations.
• Receive formal and on-the-job training to build foundational skills.

Skills

Communication skills

Time management

Teamwork

Public health knowledge

Customer service

Driving license

Job description

Title: Environment Health Specialist MR037

State Role Title: Environmental Specialist I

Hiring Range: $45,739-$46,575

Pay Band:

Agency: Virginia Department of Health

Location: MT ROGERS-CARROLL

Agency Website: www.vdh.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

The Carroll County Health Department is seeking a dedicated Environmental Health Specialist I to join our team. This entry-level position performs a variety of environmental health duties as a trainee under close supervision. Responsibilities include assisting with food sanitation evaluations, on-site soils assessments, private well inspections, rabies abatement activities, communicable disease investigations, migrant labor camp inspections, and general environmental complaint investigations. New employees receive structured formal and on the job training designed to build foundational skills across multiple environmental health program areas.

This is a restricted position, which is solely funded by the Public Health Infrastructure Grant for period ending November 30, 2027. The availability of funding is scheduled for review before the grant expiration date and periodically thereafter. Continued employment is contingent on the continued availability of funds.

Minimum Qualifications

• Ability to communicate effectively with the public as well as other internal/external partners and staff; proficient in basic computer software programs
• Ability to provide services in professional, courteous manner, present educational programs to adults; uses a customer-service oriented approach to assignments and works effectively as a team member
• Time management skills necessary to meet workload demands
• Knowledge and/experience in assigned program area
• Ability to influence behavior of foodservice employees/management, provide services in professional, courteous manner, present educational programs to adults; uses a customer-service oriented approach to assignments and works effectively as a team member
• Must be able to complete training in the VDH Soils program, VDH Food program or VDH Shellfish program and be able to obtain credentials in one of the following within 18 months: VDH Standardized in Food, DPOR Conventional Onsite Soil Evaluator (COSE), DPOR Alternative Onsite Soil Evaluator (AOSE) or National Shellfish Sanitation Program (NSSP) State Standardized Inspector
• 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

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

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.

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.

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!

Contact Information

Name: Jessica Bennett

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.