Environmental Health Specialist II

Title: Environmental Health Specialist II

State Role

Title:

Environmental Specialist I

Hiring Range: $47,500-$69,000

Pay Band: 4

Agency: Virginia Department of Health

Location:CHICKAHOMINY-GOOCHLAND

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

Recruitment Type:

The Chickahominy Health District is a 4-county district of health departments covering Hanover, Goochland, New Kent and Charles City. The District serves the citizens of these localities preventing illness, promoting healthy lifestyles, and protecting the environment. As part of VDH, this position is a full-time state position with benefits including health insurance and retirement.

This position will be based in the Goochland County Health Department office. Travel may be required to the other District offices based on business needs. A valid state driver’s license is required to operate a state vehicle or a personal vehicle while conducting business on behalf of the agency. Mileage will be reimbursed per the standard mileage rate.

• Onsite soil evaluations
• Permitting and inspecting onsite sewage disposal systems and private wells
• Rabies investigations and abatement activities
• Investigation of general environmental complaints and communicable disease concerns
• Maintain knowledge and proper implementation of the Commonwealth of Virginia, Board of Health, current policies, environmental health program, sewage handling and disposal regulations, and private well regulations.
• Communicate effectively with various groups including:
  General Public, Other Government Personnel, Private Sector Contractors, Engineers, and Colleagues
• Public outreach events on behalf of Environmental Health
• Complete documentation of all program activities by use of the Environmental Health Database.
• Other duties as assigned
• A hiring incentive such as leave or a bonus may be considered for qualified candidates.

This is a second round posting, previous applicants need not apply.

This position will be open until filled.

The Virginia Department of Health offers 12 paid holidays, medical, dental, vision and life insurance, retirement plans (including 401a Cash Match and 457 Deferred Compensation Plan) as well as sick, family/personal, and annual leave.

• Basic knowledge of biology, epidemiology, chemistry, mathematics, and statistics
• Ability to interpret complex federal, state and local environmental health policies, regulations, and laws
• Skill in communication, both oral and written; ability to deal with the public and resolve conflict in a regulatory setting
• Experience preparing thorough documentation and reports of regulatory activities
• Skill as an educator/trainer of environmental health principles
• Ability to interpret and enforce laws and regulations governing environmental health programs
• Ability to analyze information and make recommendations; to receive, understand and perform tasks as instructed by supervisor; to perform physically demanding tasks
• Must be DPOR licensed master alternative onsite soil evaluator or master conventional onsite soil evaluator, VDH standardized in food or National Shellfish Sanitation Program State Standardized Inspector to qualify as EHS Senior
• 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

Name:
Chickahominy Human Resources

Phone:

Email: N/A

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…