Company

State of ArkansasSee more

addressAddressBerryville, AR
type Form of workFull-Time
CategoryInformation Technology

Job description

Arkansas Department of Health

4815 W Markham Street

Little Rock, AR  72205

 

Position Number: 22109066

County:  Carroll             City:  Berryville

Posting End Date:  01/01/24

Anticipated Starting Salary:  $35,581.00

Center for Local Public Health - Carroll County Health Unit

 

Additional Preferences:

 

Must obtain Designated Representative and Installers License within 18 months of employment.

 

Must maintain current Designated Representative and Installer licenses by recertification every four years.

 

Frequent in-state travel required with access to a personal motor vehicle and a valid driver's license. 

 

Participate in Hometown Health activities.

 

Position is required to carry state cell phone 24/7/365 and respond to emergencies.

 

Work is performed in an office environment, and in internal and external environments with exposure to inclement weather, varying temperature, uneven footing, confined spaces, hazardous conditions, and moderate physical demands while making inspections. 

 

Must maintain current FDA Standardization.

 

Hiring Official:  F. Montgomery

Recruitment Contact:  AndreaFlowers-Fells@arkansas.gov  - 501 683-5699


The mission of the Department of Health is to protect and improve the health and well-being of all Arkansans.

Position Information

Class Code: X102C

Grade: GS06

FLSA Status: NON-EXEMPT

Salary Range: $36,155.00 - $52,425.00

Summary
The Environmental Health Specialist is responsible for ensuring health compliance standards of public businesses. This position is governed by state and federal laws and agency/institution policy.
Functions
Conducts health assessments on places of business, including food service establishments, swimming pools, outdoor bathing beaches, body art establishments, and sewage disposal systems. Conducts assessments and investigations of ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH complaints and animal bites. Provides technical assistance by interpreting program requirements, regulations, laws, rules, regulations, guidelines, policies and procedures. Assists in the investigation of illness outbreaks. Responds to emergencies, such as fires, floods, hazardous spills, and other natural disasters. Investigates complaints of non-compliance and issues warnings and citations. Conducts on-site health inspections to ensure compliance. Evaluates and implements health compliance plans for places of business. Represents and assists agency during legal proceedings in issues of legal violations. Performs other duties as assigned.
Dimensions
None
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of state and federal health and safety laws. Knowledge of health and safety inspection procedures and techniques. Ability to conduct on-site inspections and investigations. Ability to communicate effectively both in writing and orally. Ability to identify violations and enforce compliance with standards. Ability to compile technical data.
Minimum Qualifications

The formal education equivalent of a bachelor's degree in biology, chemistry, natural sciences or a related field. Additional requirements determined by the agency for recruiting purposes require review and approval by the Office of Personnel Management. OTHER JOB RELATED EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE MAY BE SUBSTITUTED FOR ALL OR PART OF THESE BASIC REQUIREMENTS, EXCEPT FOR CERTIFICATION OR LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS, UPON APPROVAL OF THE QUALIFICATIONS REVIEW COMMITTEE.

Licenses

Must possess a valid Arkansas driver's license.

The State of Arkansas is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, age, disability, citizenship, national origin, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by law.

Refer code: 7420144. State of Arkansas - The previous day - 2023-12-24 00:38

State of Arkansas

Berryville, AR
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