Environmental Healthy Homes Representative

St. Louis County, MO; Berkeley (MO); On-site; USD 43,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Generous PTO

Job summary

St. Louis County Government is seeking an Environmental Public Health Representative to inspect child care and lodging facilities, conduct in-home asthma assessments, and perform lead risk assessments under the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services.

The role emphasizes enforcing health and safety codes, educating families on asthma management, and maintaining thorough inspection records. Starting pay is $24.50 per hour, with a comprehensive benefits package and a generous PTO policy.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in environmental science, engineering, chemistry, or a related natural science field.
• Two years of related professional experience required.
• Valid driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Inspect child care and lodging facilities to enforce health and safety codes.
• Conduct in-home asthma assessments and educate families on management methods.
• Perform lead risk assessments and use detection equipment as needed.
• Document inspection findings and maintain case records.
• Provide case management for elevated blood lead levels as required.

Skills

Environmental public health knowledge

Lead poisoning prevention

In-home asthma assessments

Inspection and reporting

Data entry / record keeping

Communication with facilities

Education

Bachelor's degree in environmental science, engineering, mathematics, chemistry, natural science, or related field

Tools

Lead detection equipment

X-ray fluorescence analyzer

Indoor air quality instruments

Job description

The Healthy Homes Environmental Representative must possess a thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of Environmental Public Health as they pertain to the healthy homes concept, lead poisoning prevention, and in-home asthma assessments. Under contract with the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, the position conducts annual and follow-up inspections, complaint and/or special circumstance investigations of child care and lodging facilities to ensure compliance with health and safety codes and local ordinances.

The starting salary is $24.50 hourly depending upon the candidates qualifications as well as budgetary considerations.

Additionally, we offer a comprehensive benefits package and a generous Paid Time Off (PTO) policy.

• comprehensive benefits package
• generous Paid Time Off (PTO) policy

St. Louis County Government is a qualified agency for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program managed by the Federal Government. For more information regarding this program, please visit https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service. For more information regarding these and other County benefits, please visit https://stlouiscountymo.gov/st-louis-county-departments/administration/personnel/benefits.

Enforce health and safety codes by inspecting child care and lodging facilities to ensure compliance with local and state regulations. Conduct re-inspections and follow-up investigations as necessary.

Perform in-home asthma assessments to identify asthma triggers and educate the family on asthma management methods.

May assist with lead risk assessments using portable lead detection equipment and indoor air quality instruments.

Perform necessary tests and measurements. Consult with property owners/managers regarding the nature and purpose of the inspection(s).

Document and maintain records of inspection/risk assessment activities. Provide quality reports and summarize inspection findings.

Provide case management in response to a child's elevated blood lead level and enters data utilizing the state data management system.

Test surfaces for lead paint hazards using an x-ray fluorescence analyzer and collect consumer products, dust, soil and water for lead and monitor test results.

Prepare and generate reports and review, process, or prepare documents relating to projects, contracts, and/or grants.

Perform other duties as required or assigned.

Equivalent to a Bachelor's Degree in environmental science, engineering, mathematics, chemistry, a natural science or a related field and two years of related experience.

Possession of a valid Drivers License.

The position also provides family consultation services on asthma management methods and conducts in-home environmental assessments to identify family-actionable items to reduce asthma triggers. In addition, the position may assist staff in conducting lead risk assessments and recommending proper lead abatement.

SELECTION AND APPOINTMENT

A selection committee will evaluate the qualifications of each applicant which will include recentness and appropriateness of the applicant's education and experience, answers to the supplemental questions, results of employment references investigated and any other appropriate information available. The selection committee will admit to the interview only those persons who possess the most job related qualifications and may establish admittance criteria beyond the minimum qualifications stated above. The interview will comprise 100% of the applicant's earned grade. A candidate must earn a qualifying grade of 70 or more on the interview to be eligible for appointment. The five top ranking candidates, based on the final grade, will be certified to the Department Director/Appointing Authority who will make the final decision.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY POLICY

The policy of the Civil Service Commission of St. Louis County is to support fair and equitable employment opportunities for all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, veterans' status or political affiliation. Call the Division of Personnel at [phone] for more information on this policy.

St. Louis County
Division of Personnel, 7th Floor
Clayton, MO63105
[phone]
Relay MO 711 or 800-735-2966
Fax: [phone]
An Equal Opportunity Employer
www.stlouiscountymo.gov