Environmental Health Associate

Title: Environmental Health Associate

State Role

Title:

Direct Service Associate III

Hiring Range: 35,203.

Pay Band: 3

Agency: Virginia Department of Health

Location:WEST PIEDMONT-FRANKLIN

Agency Website: https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Are you passionate about protecting the health of your community and ready for a role where every day brings something new? Our local health department is looking for an enthusiastic and dedicated Environmental Health Associate to join our team.
In this role, you’ll be out in the community—visiting homes, businesses, schools, and public spaces—to help ensure the environments where people live, learn, work, and play are safe and healthy. You’ll support essential public health services like food safety, onsite sewage and water protection, environmental inspections, and community education. It’s hands‑on work that truly makes a difference.
Working in a rural area means you’ll build strong relationships with residents, local partners, and community leaders. You’ll become a trusted resource, helping families and businesses navigate environmental health needs while contributing to a healthier, more resilient region.

If you enjoy problem‑solving, connecting with people, and being part of a mission‑driven team, this is an exciting opportunity to grow your skills and serve your community. We’d love to welcome someone who brings curiosity, compassion, and a commitment to public service.
Key responsibilities include conducting routine investigations of animal bites, obtaining animal confinement forms, preparing rabies specimens for transport and follow up on animal confinement releases. Also, it requires the ability to read and interpret regulations and conduct inspections related to campgrounds, summer camps, swimming pools and lodging facilities.
The EHA will process FOIA requests related to septic and well records.

Additional duties include data entry in the Environmental Health Database (EHD) and performing low-complexity environmental investigations related to public health complaints. Complaints will be associated with campgrounds, summer camps, swimming pools, lodging facilities and other general complaints of public health concern. The EHA will assist EHS with field work in the septic / well program and food program. This position offers an opportunity to contribute to public health and safety while gaining hands‑on experience in environmental health practices.

*** This is a restricted position, which is solely funded by the Public Health Infrastructure Grant (PHIG) for a period ending 11/30/2027. The availability of funding is scheduled for review before the grant expiration date and periodically thereafter. Continued employment is contingent on the continued availability of funds. ***

• Skills in composition of reports, data entry and effective communication
• 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
• Ability to work with diverse cultural backgrounds
• 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 agency

• Experience in environmental health support

Name:
Eddie Mc Daniel

Phone: N/A

Email: edward.mcdanielginia.gov

In 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 AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter.

Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at .

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