Environmental Health Specialist

Summary Description

This position performs varied specialized inspection and enforcement duties to ensure compliance with local and state environmental rules and regulations.

• Performs inspections of new septic system installations and repairs to verify compliance with state and local codes; collects measurements and diagrams of system layouts using specialized software and hardware; maintains related records; issues permits as approved by Director; reviews permits to confirm septic sizing and location of structure; educates property owners on septic system use; assists contractors and homeowners with troubleshooting issues;
  
  collects samples for analysis; performs septic pumper inspections and completes related reports; reviews inspection reports for time of transfer related property transfers.
• Performs well site evaluations to determine proper placement of new wells and well pluggings; issues well construction permits; collects water samples for analysis and interprets results; inspects new wells to verify compliance with local and state code; inspects existing wells for condition and safety concerns; enters data to state website; enters data for grant requirements; performs GIS mapping functions.
• Performs annual and as‑needed inspections of aquatic, tanning and tattoo facilities to verify compliance with local and state code and other health and safety requirements; prepares inspection reports and maintains related records.
• Performs other inspection and enforcement functions as assigned.
• Maintains records and maps related to manure management plans; assists in the review of new CAFO applications.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

• Knowledge of local and state health codes.
• Knowledge of inspection and enforcement principles and practices.
• Knowledge of environmental health/science theories and practices.
• Knowledge of hydrology, soil science, and disease transmission.
• Knowledge of GIS.
• Knowledge of computers and job‑related software programs.
• Skill in gathering, analyzing, and communicating data to a variety of stakeholders.
• Skill in the use of specialized tools and field equipment.
• Skill in problem solving.
• Skill in interpersonal relations.
• Skill in oral and written communication.

• Knowledge and level of competency commonly associated with the completion of a baccalaureate degree in a course of study related to the occupational field with a minimum of 30 semester hours of basic sciences, including life, natural, physical, health, or environmental sciences.
• Sufficient experience to understand the basic principles relevant to the major duties of the position, usually associated with the completion of an apprenticeship/internship or having had a similar position for one to two years.