Environmental Health Technical Specialist

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Virginia; On-site; USD 58,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12 paid holidays

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Retirement plans (401a Cash Match & 57

Job summary

Virginia Department of Health is seeking an Environmental Health Technical Specialist (State Employee) to lead the onsite soil program as an advanced practitioner. You will mentor staff, provide expert consultation, and help shape program training and performance input.

The role requires certification preparation within 24 months and completion of required trainings, with a strong emphasis on environmental health principles and regulatory enforcement.

Qualifications

• Considerable knowledge of environmental health principles and practices.
• Knowledge of microbiology and epidemiology related to communicable disease.
• Ability to interpret, apply laws, regulations and policies.
• Ability to train and mentor program staff.
• Must complete training within 24 months and obtain VDH Certified Onsite Sewage System Technical Specialist.
• Experience in environmental health specialization preferred.

Responsibilities

• And serves as environmental health technical leader, mentor and SME for onsite soil program.
• Provides consultation and training to staff and assists in staff evaluations.
• May provide input into performance evaluations of staff.

Skills

Environmental health

Microbiology

Epidemiology

Regulatory interpretation

Testing instruments

Communication skills

Training staff

Onsite Sewage cert

Job description

Title: Environmental Health Technical Specialist

State Role Title: Environmental Specialist I

Hiring Range: $58,100 - $76,655

Pay Band: 4

Agency: Virginia Department of Health

Location: RAPPAHANNOCK-SPOTSYLVANIA

Agency Website: vdh.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: State Employee Only - E

Job Duties

Serves as environmental health technical leader, mentor and subject matter expert as an advanced practitioner for the agency in the onsite soil program. Performs complex environmental health functions, provides consultation and training to staff, assists in conducting training and may provide formal input into performance evaluations of staff. Must complete training within 24 months and obtain the following certificate VDH Certified Onsite Sewage System Technical Specialist.
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

• Considerable knowledge of environmental health principles and practices related to the assigned program(s)
• Knowledge of microbiology and epidemiology as related to communicable disease
• Skill in evaluating the operation of assigned program area(s) and applying laws, regulations, and policies
• Skilled in proper use of instruments and equipment required for testing related to the assigned program area(s)
• Ability to interpret, apply, and enforce laws, regulations and policies governing environmental health
• Ability to explain and interpret detailed and complex rules and regulations
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing
• Ability to train and mentor program staff
• Must be able to complete training within 24 months and obtain one of the following certifications:
• VDH Certified Onsite Sewage System Technical Specialist

Additional Considerations

• Experience related to the area of environmental health specialization
• Prior experience training and mentoring staff preferred

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.

As a V3 (Virginia Values Veterans) employer VDH Welcomes Veterans to apply!

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.

Contact Information

Name: Sayed Naweed

Phone: [phone]

Email: [e-mail]