Public Health Environmental Health Field Associate

Virginia-Department-of-Healt; Virginia; On-site; USD 37,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Annual/Personal leave

Job summary

The Virginia Department of Health is seeking an Environmental Health Associate to support the Environmental Health Department in the Central Virginia Health District. The role covers fieldwork and administrative duties across Bedford County with potential assignments in other district offices.

Responsibilities include inspections, investigations, record maintenance, and assisting customers with applications while ensuring accurate data entry and FOIA responses.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to compose clear reports and maintain accurate data records.
• Proficient with basic computer software and data systems.
• Able to conduct environmental health inspections and investigations outdoors.

Responsibilities

• Provide environmental health fieldwork and administrative support for the department.
• Conduct rabies investigations, sanitary inspections, and record-keeping tasks.
• Enter records into the EH database and review electronic files for accuracy.
• Assist customers with applications and respond to FOIA requests as needed.

Skills

Report writing

Data entry

Effective communication

Inspections and investigations

Problem solving

Diversity awareness

Driver's license

Job description

The Virginia Department of Health is seeking an Environmental Health Associate to support the Environmental Health Department in the Central Virginia Health District. The role covers fieldwork and administrative duties across Bedford County with potential assignments in other district offices.

Responsibilities include inspections, investigations, record maintenance, and assisting customers with applications while ensuring accurate data entry and FOIA responses.