Direct Associate III

Environmental Health Associate

Performs environmental health (EH) work of moderate difficulty, requiring some independent judgment and knowledge of
Environmental Health laws and regulations. Performs routine investigations of animal bites, monitors confined animals to
observe condition, packages specimens for transport. Perform inspections of hotel/motels, swimming pools, marinas,
summer camps, migrant labor camps and campgrounds. Investigate environmental complaints. Draft schematic drawings
for water well construction permits and completes data entry in the state environmental health database. Performs on-site
inspection of completed wells in uncomplicated situations. Determines compliance of well location with permitted area
and compliance with well construction techniques. Performs other routine EH inspections of low to moderate technical
complexity. District travel is required; therefore employees must maintain a valid driver?s license and adhere to VDH?s
drive safety policy.

• ? Skills in composition of reports, data entry, effective communication, using language appropriate to customer?s level of understanding.
• Proficient in basic computer software programs.
• Ability to conduct inspections and investigations in all areas of environmental health, to work outdoors and perform moderately strenuous physical labor during all seasons.
• Skills in problem solving essential. Must be able to provide own transportation for travel within district.
• Ability to work with diverse cultural backgrounds.
• Graduation from high school or equivalent experience and/or training in relation to the duties.