Health Environmentalist II

C089 Muhlenberg County Health Department; Kentucky; On-site; USD 47,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

Muhlenberg County Health Department is seeking an Environmental Health Inspector to perform facility inspections and resolve environmental complaints. The role requires a Bachelor's degree with relevant environmental science coursework and at least one year of on-site inspection experience.

Incumbents must possess a valid driver's license and will be required to obtain additional credentials within six months per Kentucky regulations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's 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.
• One (1) year of experience performing on-site visits in environmental health.

Responsibilities

• Inspect facilities to ensure compliance with state regulations and review plans for new construction or modifications.
• Investigate and resolve environmental complaints and nuisances.
• Respond to inquiries and provide consultation to establishments on compliance.

Skills

Environmental inspection

Regulatory knowledge

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree with environmental science or related field

Job description

Advertisement Closes: 10/01/2026 12:00 AM Pay Grade: Grade 19 Salary: $22.81 - $28.36 Hourly Time Type: Full time Health Department: Muhlenberg County Health Department

Summary: Performs work of moderate to complex difficulty in the inspection of facilities, and the investigation and resolution of environmental complaints and nuisances.

If you have any questions or would like any more information about this job posting please contact Jackie Bratcher at [e-mail].

Characteristics of the Class

Under general supervision of professional supervisory personnel, performs work of moderate to complex difficulty in the inspection of facilities, and the investigation and resolution of environmental complaints and nuisances.

Minimum Requirements

• 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.
• One (1) year of experience performing on-site visits in environmental health.

SUBSTITUTION CLAUSE EDUCATION: (N/A) EXPERIENCE: (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 within six (6) months 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

• With considerable ability inspects and provides consultation to establishments or facilities for compliance with state regulations; reviews plans for new construction and modification of regulated facilities to ensure compliance with regulations and makes recommendations for approval or disapproval of plans; reviews plans for on-site sewage systems for residences, institutions and other construction; responds to complaints regarding pollution, housing, insect or rodent infestation or other health related problems; attempts to solve problems through negotiation; initiates legal action if applicable or necessary; refers to appropriate health department personnel.
• May serve as resource person to health environmentalist/trainee or support staff.
• Working ability to identify regulatory infractions and recommend corrective actions.

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: 12-19-2008 DATE OF LAST REVISION: 10-03-2022

The local health departments do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national or origin, sex, age, disability, sexual or 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

The Kentucky Department for Public Health (DPH) is responsible for developing and operating state public health programs and activities for the citizens of Kentucky. The mission of DPH is to improve the health and safety of people in Kentucky through prevention, promotion and protection. The department oversees programs designed to improve the lives of citizens and visitors through prevention of negative health outcomes, promotion of healthy lifestyles and protection from diseases, injury and environmental health impacts. DPH has almost 150 different programs to help Kentuckians become healthier in cooperation with its partners such as local health departments, universities, private providers, etc. To support many of these programs, the department relies on high-quality data to guide decision making at the state and local levels such as the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System, Immunization Registry and Office of Vital Statistics. The department is organized into seven divisions with the Commissioner's Office providing oversight and support for the divisions and programs. The Office of Health Equity and the Public Health Nursing Office are located in the Commissioner's Office. More information about each division can be found under Related Agencies at the bottom of this page.

Local Health Personnel Branch - Cabinet for Health and Family Services (ky.gov)