Environmental Health Specialist

Title: Environmental Health SpecialistState Role Title: Environmental Specialist IHiring Range: $41,000 - $46,000Pay Band: 4Agency: Virginia Department of HealthLocation: CHICKAHOMINY HQAgency Website: https://www.vdh.virginia.gov/Recruitment Type: General Public - GJob DutiesJoin the Virginia Department of Health efforts to become the healthiest state in the Nation! The Chickahominy Health District which includes Charles City, Goochland, Hanover, and New Kent counties, has the perfect opportunity just for you! We are seeking an Environmental Health Specialist that is a self-starter, detail-oriented, organized, and a punctual team player ready to assist community food establishments with their Environmental Health needs, conduct routine inspections, and respond to community complaints/concerns while abiding and adhering to policies and regulations.The incumbent will perform Environmental Health duties at the entry level as a trainee.

Employees are typically new hires in formal and on-the-job training in one or more areas such as food sanitation, on-site soils evaluation, private well inspection, rabies abatement, communicable disease investigation, and migrant labor camp inspection, classification of shellfish growing areas and investigation of general environmental complaints. Employees receive close supervision and guidance. Must be able to complete the applicable training in the VDH Soils program, VDH Food program or VDH Shellfish program and be able to obtain credentials in one of the following within 18 months: VDH Standardized in Food, DPOR Conventional Onsite Soil Evaluator (COSE), DPOR Alternative Onsite Soil Evaluator (AOSE), and National Shellfish Sanitation Program (NSSP) State Standardized Inspector.

Employees are moved to the Environmental Health Specialist Senior position upon successful completion.This position is based out of the the Hanover Health Department with additional duties possibly throughout the surrounding counties within the health district. Some travel may be required within the health district with personal mileage reimbursement or use of an agency vehicle when available. Typical work hours are Monday-Friday 8:00 am - 4:30 pm.

Please note that some evening or weekend hours will be required for special event needs and are preplanned.This position is a critical and hard to fill position; a hiring incentive such as leave or a bonus may be considered.Minimum Qualifications* Ability to communicate effectively with the public as well as other internal/external partners and staff; proficient in basic computer software programs* Time management skills necessary in order to meet workload demands* Knowledge and/experience in assigned program area* Ability to influence behavior of foodservice employees/management, provide services in professional, courteous manner, present educational programs to adults; uses a customer-service oriented approach to assignments and works effectively as a team member* Must be able to complete training in the VDH Soils program, VDH Food program or VDH Shellfish program and be able to obtain credentials in one of the following within 18 months: VDH Standardized in Food, DPOR Conventional Onsite Soil Evaluator (COSE), DPOR Alternative Onsite Soil Evaluator (AOSE) or National Shellfish Sanitation Program (NSSP) State Standardized Inspector* A valid State Driver's License is required to operate a state vehicle or if operating a personal vehicle while conducting business on behalf of the agencyAdditional Considerations* Experience in Environmental Health, such as experience gained as an Environmental Health AssociateSpecial InstructionsYou will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to "Your Application" in your account to check the status of your application for this position.Employment is contingent upon satisfactory results of a state and federal criminal history background check and the Department of Social Service's Child Abuse and Neglect Central Registry check, U.S. HHSIG Exclusion List check, employment reference check and E-Verify.

Other financial, credit, driving, background checks or completion of Statement of Economic Interests may be required for certain positions.VDH accepts only on-line applications. Faxed, mailed, or e-mailed applications will not be considered. Applications are accepted until 11:55 p.m.

on the job closing date. Applications and/or resumes should include relevant work history which indicates your qualifications for this position.It is the policy of the Commonwealth and VDH that all aspects of human resource management be conducted without regard to race (or traits historically associated with race including hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists); sex; color; national origin; religion; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; age; veteran status; political affiliation; disability; genetic information; and pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions. VDH employees have a shared Code of Ethics, which can be found in the bottom banner of our website: www.vdh.virginia.gov.If you have been affected by DHRM Policy 1.30 layoff and possess a valid Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Card) or a Preferential Hiring Form (Blue Card), you must submit the card before the closing date for this position.

The Card may be submitted with the state application as an attachment.As a V3 (Virginia Values Veterans) employer VDH Welcomes Veterans to apply!Supplemental Questions: You may be required to respond to position-specific questions at the end of this application. This information will help us evaluate your credentials and qualifications for the job. Failure to respond to any questions may disqualify you from further consideration.Contact InformationName: Amanda GreenePhone: 804-365-4313Email: amanda.greene@vdh.virginia.govIn support of the Commonwealth's commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process.

To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their Certificate of Disability. If you need to get a Certificate of Disability, use this link: Career Pathways for Individuals with Disabilities, or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155.