Health Environmentalist I

Kentucky Public Health; Kentucky; On-site; USD 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Purchase District Health Department in Kentucky is seeking an Environmental Health Specialist trainee with formal training in environmental health and related sciences. The role involves inspections of tourist accommodations, schools, and pools to ensure compliance with regulations, with on-the-job training and supervision until independently qualified.

A Bachelor's degree with relevant credits or registration under KRS 223 is required, plus a valid driver's license.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with a minor or 24 semester hours in environmental health, biological or physical science, or registration as Kentucky Environmental Specialist/Sanitarian under KRS 223.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license.
• Post-employment credentials must be obtained within a reasonable time.

Responsibilities

• Performs regular inspections of tourist accommodations, schools, and swimming pools to ensure compliance with state and local environmental health regulations; may take product samples for testing.
• Secures water samples, investigates nuisance complaints, and performs related environmental health duties.
• Inspects food establishments for sanitation compliance; requests supervisory assistance for tasks beyond training.
• Interprets and analyzes data from the Environmental Health Management Information System (EHMIS) / GUI; presents results to relevant audiences.

Education

Bachelor's degree with a minor or 24 semester hours in environmental health/biological/physical science or registration as Kentucky Environmental Specialist/Sanitarian under KRS 223

Job description

Advertisement Closes:11/16/2026 12:00 AMPay Grade:Grade 17Salary:$20.30 - $25.24 HourlyTime Type:Full timeHealth Department:Purchase District Health DepartmentSummary:Performs work of moderate difficulty while receiving training in the application of environmental health programs and in the enforcement of regulations through formal classroom training and on-the-job experience.If you have any questions or would like any more information about this job posting please contact Kaitlyn May at [e-mail]:CHARACTERISTICS OF THE CLASSCHARACTERISTICS OF A CLASS : ARE GENERAL STATEMENTS INDICATING THE LEVEL OF RESPONSIBILITY AND DISCRETION OF POSITIONS IN THAT JOB CLASSIFICATION.Performs work of moderate difficulty while receiving training in the application of environmental health programs and in the enforcement of regulations through formal classroom training and on-the-job experience; performs duties with close monitoring by professional supervisory personnel until properly trained to perform functions independently.MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS ARE COMPREHENSIVE STATEMENTS OF THE MINIMUM BACKGROUND AS TO EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND OTHER QUALIFICATIONS WHICH WILL BE REQUIRED IN ALL CASES AS EVIDENCE OF AN APPOINTEE'S ABILITY TO PERFORM THE WORK PROPERLY.EDUCATION:Bachelors degree from a college or university with a minor or twenty-four (24) semester hours in environmental health, biological or physical science or registration as a Kentucky Environmental Specialist/Sanitarian under KRS 223.EXPERIENCE:(N/A)SUBSTITUTION CLAUSEEDUCATION:(N/A)EXPERIENCE:(N/A)SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.)Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license. Note: an individual upon employment must become registered under the provisions of KRS 223 to remain a permanent employee per Administrative Regulations 902 KAR 8:080.POST EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS: EMPLOYEES IN THIS CLASS WILL BE REQUIRED TO OBTAIN CREDENTIALS OUTLINED BELOW WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME, OR IF EMPLOYEES POSSESS SUCH CREDENTIALS AT THE TIME OF HIRE THEY WILL BE REQUIRED TO MAINTAIN THOSE CREDENTIALS SO LONG AS THEY ARE EMPLOYED IN THIS CAPACITY.Must participate in annual continuing education classes.EXAMPLES OF DUTIES OR RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE CLASSIFICATION: EXAMPLES OF DUTIES OR RESPONSIBILITIES ARE NOT TO BE CONSTRUED AS DESCRIBING WHAT THE DUTIES OR RESPONSIBILITIES OF ANY POSITION SHALL BE AND ARE NOT TO BE CONSTRUED AS LIMITING THE APPOINTING AUTHORITY'S ABILITY TO ADD TO, OR OTHERWISE ALTER THE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF A POSITION.Performs regular inspections of tourist accommodations, schools, swimming pools, to ensure compliance with state and local regulations pertaining to environmental health, this may include taking product samples and forwarding for testing. Secures water samples, investigates nuisance complaints and other duties related to environmental health; Inspects food establishments for compliance with state regulations pertaining to sanitation; request assistance from supervisors in situations beyond his/her scope of training and experience. Interprets reports generated by the Environmental Health Management Information System (EHMIS)/Graphical Users Interface (GUI) system. Analyzes and interprets data regarding test results, inspections results, etc. and presents results to appropriate types of audiences.TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS AND UNIQUE PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: INCUMBENTS IN THIS CLASSIFICATION WILL TYPICALLY PERFORM THEIR PRIMARY JOB DUTIES UNDER THESE CONDITIONS. THESE CONDITIONS MAY CHANGE ON OCCASION IN PERFORMING THE DUTIES OF AN INDIVIDUAL POSITION.Work typically is spent in inside and outside settings.ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:Applicants and employees in this classification may be required to submit to a drug screening test and background check according to the agency’s policies.DATE CLASS ESTABLISHED: 12-19-2008DATE OF LAST REVISION: 10-03-2022THE LOCAL HEALTH DEPARTMENTS DO NOT DISCRIMINATE ON THE BASIS OF RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, NATIONAL ORIGIN, SEX, AGE, DISABILITY, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, GENDER IDENTITY, ANCESTRY OR VETERAN STATUS. REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS ARE PROVIDED UPON REQUEST.Probationary Period:This job has an initial and promotional probationary period of 6 months, except as provided in KRS 18A.111.An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D