Environmental Health Associate

Title: Environmental Health Associate

State Role

Title:

Direct Service Associate III

Hiring Range: $35,203.00 - $42,829.75

Pay Band: 3

Agency: Virginia Department of Health

Location:CHESTERFIELD HQ

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

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

** This is a re-advertisement. Previous applicants need not reapply**

The Virginia Department of Health (VDH) is dedicated to protecting and promoting the health of Virginians. The VDH is made up of a statewide Central Office in Richmond and 35 local health districts. The Chesterfield Health District provides public health services to the residents of Chesterfield County, Powhatan County, and the City of Colonial Heights. This position is based in Chesterfield.

The Chesterfield Health District is seeking an Environmental Health Associate to join our team! The individual will perform environmental health support requiring some independent judgment and knowledge of EH laws and regulations. The individual will complete various permit/certificate packages for EHS review and signature. Explains permit or certification requirements to others. Performs on-site monitoring of completed wells in uncomplicated situations; determines compliance of well location within permitted area and compliance with well constructions techniques;

reporting results to EHS. Monitors sites and collects soil and water samples in support of the sewage, swimming pool and marina programs. Performs routine investigations of animal bites, monitors confined animals to observe conditions, removes animal heads for rabies examination and packages for transport. Transports rabies, soils and food specimens/samples.

• 13 paid holidays
• medical, dental, vision and life insurance
• retirement plans (including 401a Cash Match and 457 Deferred Compensation Plan)
• sick, family/personal, and annual leave

• 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: brandi.hendersonginia.gov

Phone:

Email: brandi.hendersonginia.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 .

Note:

Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022
- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.