Environmental Health Associate #MR

Title

Environmental Health Associate #MR040

Direct Service Associate III

$35,203-$37,286

3

Virginia Department of Health

MT ROGERS-WASHINGTON

www.vdh.virginia.gov

General Public - G

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 ending November 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.

The Virginia Department of Health offers 13 state paid holidays (additional days or hours maybe granted by the Governor), 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.

• 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

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

VDH accepts only on-line applications. Faxed, mailed, or e‑mailed applications will not be considered. Applications are accepted until 11:55 p.m. on the job closing date. Applications and/or resumes should include relevant work history which indicates your qualifications for this position. Supplemental questions are encouraged to be answered in a comprehensive manner and reference any pertinent knowledge, skills, and abilities as well as any previous experience that relates to the position.

Employment is contingent upon satisfactory results of a state and federal criminal history background check and the Department of Social Service’s Child Abuse and Neglect Central Registry check, U.S. HHSIG Exclusion List check, employment reference check and E-Verify. Other financial, credit, driving, background checks or completion of Statement of Economic Interests may be required for certain positions.

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 texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists); sex; color; national origin; religion; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; age; veteran status; political affiliation; disability; genetic information;

and pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions. VDH employees have a shared Code of…