Public Health Field Technician (Environmental)

amarillo; United States; On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Amarillo is seeking an Environmental Health Technician to support field inspections, investigations, and public health initiatives within the Environmental Health program.

You will assist Environmental Health Specialists and Program Managers, perform data collection, educational outreach, vector control activities, and administrative duties while adhering to department policies and safety guidelines.

Qualifications

• High school Diploma or equivalent.
• Experience conducting inspections, surveys and field investigations is preferred.
• Achieves and maintains all required certifications and licenses within six (6) months of hire, or within the timeframe designated by the Director, as applicable to the assigned program.
• Valid Texas Driver's License Required.

Responsibilities

• Assists Environmental Health Specialists and Program Managers with routine field inspections, investigations, and operational activities within assigned environmental health programs.
• Supports vector control operations, including mosquito surveillance, abatement activities, trapping, monitoring, exposure to pesticides, and related field activities.
• Assists with investigations involving environmental health nuisances, public complaints, sanitation concerns, and other public health-related issues.
• Collects field data, photographs, samples, and other information necessary to support inspections, investigations, and departmental operations.
• Provides educational information to the public regarding environmental health practices, sanitation requirements, and department services as directed.
• Assists with preparing reports, maintaining records, entering data into departmental systems, and organizing documentation related to inspections and investigations.
• Performs administrative duties including responding to phone calls and emails, scheduling appointments or inspections, maintaining files, and supporting office operations.
• Assists with enforcement support activities, including preparing documentation and case materials for review by Environmental Health Specialists or Program Managers.
• Operates departmental vehicles, field equipment, testing equipment, and related tools in support of assigned program activities.
• Participates in departmental training and safety activities related to environmental health operations and field procedures.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Computer literacy

Microsoft Office

Public interaction

Field data collection

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Test kits

ATV/field equipment

Job description

City of Amarillo is seeking an Environmental Health Technician to support field inspections, investigations, and public health initiatives within the Environmental Health program.

You will assist Environmental Health Specialists and Program Managers, perform data collection, educational outreach, vector control activities, and administrative duties while adhering to department policies and safety guidelines.