Health Environmentalist I

Purchase District Health Department; Kentucky; On-site; USD 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Purchase District Health Department seeks an Environmental Health Specialist focused on enforcing environmental health regulations through inspections of tourist accommodations, schools, and pools. The role includes sampling, data interpretation, and reporting findings to stakeholders.

A relevant degree and Kentucky registration are required, plus a valid driver’s license. Posting notes emphasize annual continuing education and compliance with state rules; candidate must be able to travel to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with minor or 24 semester hours in environmental health, biological or physical science or registration as a Kentucky Environmental Specialist/Sanitarian under KRS 223.
• Experience (N/A) not required.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Perform regular inspections of tourist accommodations, schools, swimming pools to ensure compliance with state and local regulations pertaining to environmental health, may include taking product samples and forwarding for testing.
• Secure water samples, investigate nuisance complaints and other duties related to environmental health; inspect food establishments for compliance with state regulations pertaining to sanitation; request assistance from supervisors in situations beyond his/her scope of training and experience.
• Interpret reports generated by Environmental Health Management Information System (EHMIS)/Graphical Users Interface (GUI) system; analyze and interpret data regarding test results, inspection results, etc., and present results to appropriate types of audiences.

Education

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

Job description

Pay Grade

Grade 17

Salary

$20.30 - $25.24 Hourly

Time Type

Full time

Health Department

Purchase District Health Department

Summary

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.

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 Clause

Education (Substitution Clause)

(N/A)

Experience (Substitution Clause)

(N/A)

Special Requirements

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

Must participate in annual continuing education classes.

Examples of Duties or Responsibilities of the Classification

• Perform regular inspections of tourist accommodations, schools, swimming pools to ensure compliance with state and local regulations pertaining to environmental health, may include taking product samples and forwarding for testing.
• Secure water samples, investigate nuisance complaints and other duties related to environmental health; inspect food establishments for compliance with state regulations pertaining to sanitation; request assistance from supervisors in situations beyond his/her scope of training and experience.
• Interpret reports generated by Environmental Health Management Information System (EHMIS)/Graphical Users Interface (GUI) system; analyze and interpret data regarding test results, inspection results, etc., and present results to appropriate types of audiences.

Typical Working Conditions and Unique Physical Requirements

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.

Probationary Period

This job has an initial and promotional probationary period of 6 months, except as provided in KRS 18A.111.

THE 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.

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D