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Location : Throughout St. Louis County, MO
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 2023-00460
Department: Public Health
Opening Date: 09/21/2023
Closing Date: 12/3/2023 11:59 PM Central
Description
The St. Louis County Department of Public Health seeks five Environmental Representatives to support the work of environmental programs in the areas ofFOOD SANITATION, POOLS,TOBACCO and/or other environmental public health programs.
The locations of these openings are:
West County Government Center-74 Clarkson-Wilson Center Chesterfield, Missouri 63017
South County Government Center-4562 Lemay Ferry Road Saint Louis, Missouri 63129
North County Government Center-Northwest Crossings 715 Northwest Plaza Dr. St. Ann, Missouri 63074
The typical starting salary is $21.10 - $25.32 depending upon the candidates qualifications as well as budgetary considerations. Additionally, we offer a comprehensive benefits package and a generous Paid Time Off (PTO) policy. To learn more about these and other County benefits, please visit .
St. Louis County Government is a qualified agency for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program managed by the Federal Government. For more information regarding this program, please visit
Examples of Duties
Research, investigate, and evaluate potential and existing environmental health problems.
Investigate complaints, conduct inspections and monitor community agencies to ensure compliance with applicable State and Federal laws, including providing notice of non-compliance.
Conduct inspections, compliance audits and plan review and provides training and education in our jurisdiction for a variety of environmental health programs.
Review, process, or prepare documents relating to projects, permits, applications, contracts, plans and specifications, grants, and special studies.
Interpret and present research findings and prepare charts, tables, maps, and other reports.
Promote a variety of programs and environmental protection projects and communicate exposures and risks to the public.
Collect, process and monitor samples of water or waste for laboratory testing.
Perform other duties as required or assigned.
This document defines the job class as a whole and provides examples of work that may typically be performed by the assigned positions. It does not represent any single position.
Minimum Qualifications
Equivalent to a Bachelor's Degree in environmental science, engineering, mathematics, chemistry, a natural science or a related field and two years of related experience; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
Possession of a valid Driver's License.
Additional Information
SELECTION AND APPOINTMENT: A selection committee will evaluate the qualifications of each applicant which will include recentness and appropriateness of the applicant's education and experience, answers to the supplemental questions, results of employment references investigated and any other appropriate information available. The selection committee will admit to the interview only those persons who possess the most job-related qualifications and may establish admittance criteria beyond the minimum qualifications stated above. The interview will comprise 100% of the applicant's earned grade. A candidate must earn a qualifying grade of 70 or more on the interview to be eligible for appointment. After initial interviews with the selected candidates are conducted, an email will be sent to the address on file with instructions on how to complete and submit a Conviction Questionnaire. Candidates have 3 days to complete the required questionnaire. The five top ranking candidates, based on the final grade, will be certified to the Department Director/Appointing Authority who will make the final decision.
All applicants conditionally offered a merit position will be required to submit to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Screening will be performed by a reputable clinical laboratory. The cost of screening will be covered by the County.
COVID-19 VACCINATION POLICY: In support of commitment to the health, safety, and wellness of all staff and to be compliant with the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) it is the policy of the Department of Public Health that all newly hired employees are required to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination. Acceptable forms of proof include CDC COVID-19 vaccination cards (or legible photo), documentation from a health care provider, electronic health record, or state immunization information system record. New employees must be fully vaccinated prior to starting service for the Department, and adherence to this policy is a condition of employment. Full vaccination means having received a Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) approved vaccine or vaccine series, consisting of two doses of either of the two-dose vaccines or one dose of the single-dose vaccine. For moderately or severely immunocompromised individuals, a primary series consists of a 3-dose series of an mRNA COVID-19 vaccine or a single dose of Janssen COVID-19 Vaccine. Individuals are considered fully vaccinated two weeks after the second dose in a two-dose series, or two weeks after a single-dose vaccine. At this time, full vaccination does not require a booster shot. The meaning of "fully vaccinated" is subject to change in accordance with the most recent Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidelines. For applicants with a to the vaccine or sincerely held religious beliefs, which prohibit them from receiving a vaccine, you may contact the Department of Public Health Office of Human Resources (DPH HR) during the hiring phase to request an exemption or reasonable accommodation. Employees granted exemption for medical or religious reasons will be required to wear facial coverings to reduce the risk of transmission to at-risk individuals in DPH facilities and submit to weekly COVID-19 testing. All prospective employees must read and acknowledge the Policy during the application process.
HOW TO APPLY: Applicants interested in applying for this position should visit our website at . We only accept On-line applications.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY POLICY: The policy of the Civil Service Commission of St. Louis County is to support fair and equitable employment opportunities for all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, veterans' status or political affiliation. Call the Division of Personnel at (314) 615-5429 for more information on this policy.
St. Louis County
Division of Personnel, 7th FloorClayton, MO 63105
(314) 615-5429Relay MO 711 or 800-735-2966
An Equal Opportunity EmployerFax: (314) 615-7703www.stlouiscountymo.gov
St. Louis County offers its employees many excellent benefits with paid medical insurance, 20 days of PTO (paid time off) the first year and increasing with seniority, and 11 paid holidays. Employees hired for full time employment will participate in the St. Louis County retirement plan where they contribute 4% of their salary to the defined benefit plan with vesting after 7 years. Other benefits include: paid life insurance, a credit union, 457 Deferred Compensation Plan, pre-tax premium pay plan, dependent care and medical expense reimbursement plans, and short and long term disability insurance.
In addition to these benefits, as of January 1, 2023, St. Louis County approved up to 480 hours of paid parental leave for eligible employees welcoming new children, either by birth or adoption. The employee can also take up to 80 hours of leave for prenatal care and up to 80 hours for care of the child within the first year.
Please click to view all of our benefits.
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Do you possess a valid driver's license?
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How many moving violations have you had in the past 3 years?
03
Briefly describe prior experience or education that makes you a good fit for this role.
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What location would you prefer to work at?
Required Question
Location : Throughout St. Louis County, MO
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 2023-00460
Department: Public Health
Opening Date: 09/21/2023
Closing Date: 12/3/2023 11:59 PM Central
Description
The St. Louis County Department of Public Health seeks five Environmental Representatives to support the work of environmental programs in the areas ofFOOD SANITATION, POOLS,TOBACCO and/or other environmental public health programs.
The locations of these openings are:
West County Government Center-74 Clarkson-Wilson Center Chesterfield, Missouri 63017
South County Government Center-4562 Lemay Ferry Road Saint Louis, Missouri 63129
North County Government Center-Northwest Crossings 715 Northwest Plaza Dr. St. Ann, Missouri 63074
The typical starting salary is $21.10 - $25.32 depending upon the candidates qualifications as well as budgetary considerations. Additionally, we offer a comprehensive benefits package and a generous Paid Time Off (PTO) policy. To learn more about these and other County benefits, please visit .
St. Louis County Government is a qualified agency for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program managed by the Federal Government. For more information regarding this program, please visit
Examples of Duties
Research, investigate, and evaluate potential and existing environmental health problems.
Investigate complaints, conduct inspections and monitor community agencies to ensure compliance with applicable State and Federal laws, including providing notice of non-compliance.
Conduct inspections, compliance audits and plan review and provides training and education in our jurisdiction for a variety of environmental health programs.
Review, process, or prepare documents relating to projects, permits, applications, contracts, plans and specifications, grants, and special studies.
Interpret and present research findings and prepare charts, tables, maps, and other reports.
Promote a variety of programs and environmental protection projects and communicate exposures and risks to the public.
Collect, process and monitor samples of water or waste for laboratory testing.
Perform other duties as required or assigned.
This document defines the job class as a whole and provides examples of work that may typically be performed by the assigned positions. It does not represent any single position.
Minimum Qualifications
Equivalent to a Bachelor's Degree in environmental science, engineering, mathematics, chemistry, a natural science or a related field and two years of related experience; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
Possession of a valid Driver's License.
Additional Information
SELECTION AND APPOINTMENT: A selection committee will evaluate the qualifications of each applicant which will include recentness and appropriateness of the applicant's education and experience, answers to the supplemental questions, results of employment references investigated and any other appropriate information available. The selection committee will admit to the interview only those persons who possess the most job-related qualifications and may establish admittance criteria beyond the minimum qualifications stated above. The interview will comprise 100% of the applicant's earned grade. A candidate must earn a qualifying grade of 70 or more on the interview to be eligible for appointment. After initial interviews with the selected candidates are conducted, an email will be sent to the address on file with instructions on how to complete and submit a Conviction Questionnaire. Candidates have 3 days to complete the required questionnaire. The five top ranking candidates, based on the final grade, will be certified to the Department Director/Appointing Authority who will make the final decision.
All applicants conditionally offered a merit position will be required to submit to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Screening will be performed by a reputable clinical laboratory. The cost of screening will be covered by the County.
COVID-19 VACCINATION POLICY: In support of commitment to the health, safety, and wellness of all staff and to be compliant with the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) it is the policy of the Department of Public Health that all newly hired employees are required to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination. Acceptable forms of proof include CDC COVID-19 vaccination cards (or legible photo), documentation from a health care provider, electronic health record, or state immunization information system record. New employees must be fully vaccinated prior to starting service for the Department, and adherence to this policy is a condition of employment. Full vaccination means having received a Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) approved vaccine or vaccine series, consisting of two doses of either of the two-dose vaccines or one dose of the single-dose vaccine. For moderately or severely immunocompromised individuals, a primary series consists of a 3-dose series of an mRNA COVID-19 vaccine or a single dose of Janssen COVID-19 Vaccine. Individuals are considered fully vaccinated two weeks after the second dose in a two-dose series, or two weeks after a single-dose vaccine. At this time, full vaccination does not require a booster shot. The meaning of "fully vaccinated" is subject to change in accordance with the most recent Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidelines. For applicants with a to the vaccine or sincerely held religious beliefs, which prohibit them from receiving a vaccine, you may contact the Department of Public Health Office of Human Resources (DPH HR) during the hiring phase to request an exemption or reasonable accommodation. Employees granted exemption for medical or religious reasons will be required to wear facial coverings to reduce the risk of transmission to at-risk individuals in DPH facilities and submit to weekly COVID-19 testing. All prospective employees must read and acknowledge the Policy during the application process.
HOW TO APPLY: Applicants interested in applying for this position should visit our website at . We only accept On-line applications.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY POLICY: The policy of the Civil Service Commission of St. Louis County is to support fair and equitable employment opportunities for all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, veterans' status or political affiliation. Call the Division of Personnel at (314) 615-5429 for more information on this policy.
St. Louis County
Division of Personnel, 7th FloorClayton, MO 63105
(314) 615-5429Relay MO 711 or 800-735-2966
An Equal Opportunity EmployerFax: (314) 615-7703www.stlouiscountymo.gov
St. Louis County offers its employees many excellent benefits with paid medical insurance, 20 days of PTO (paid time off) the first year and increasing with seniority, and 11 paid holidays. Employees hired for full time employment will participate in the St. Louis County retirement plan where they contribute 4% of their salary to the defined benefit plan with vesting after 7 years. Other benefits include: paid life insurance, a credit union, 457 Deferred Compensation Plan, pre-tax premium pay plan, dependent care and medical expense reimbursement plans, and short and long term disability insurance.
In addition to these benefits, as of January 1, 2023, St. Louis County approved up to 480 hours of paid parental leave for eligible employees welcoming new children, either by birth or adoption. The employee can also take up to 80 hours of leave for prenatal care and up to 80 hours for care of the child within the first year.
Please click to view all of our benefits.
01
Do you possess a valid driver's license?
- Yes
- No
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How many moving violations have you had in the past 3 years?
03
Briefly describe prior experience or education that makes you a good fit for this role.
04
What location would you prefer to work at?
- West County Government Center
- South County Government Center
- North County Government Center
Required Question
