Environmental Health Tech Specialist

Overview

Title: Environmental Health Tech Specialist

State Role

Title:

Environmental Specialist I

Hiring Range: $55,000-$69,000

Pay Band: 4

Agency: Virginia Department of Health

Location: NEW RIVER HQ

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

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

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 33 local health districts. The New River Health District provides public health services to the residents of Floyd County, Giles County, Montgomery County, Pulaski County and the City of Radford.

This position serves as the subject matter expert in Food safety and is the program expert in the specific environmental program, provides initial and ongoing training to EH food staff to ensure standardization and consistency in inspections and enforcement. Training will be provided by eLearning, instructor lead, and/or job shadowing.

The incumbent serves as an environmental health technical leader, mentor & subject matter expert as an advanced practitioner for the agency in the Food Safety program. They will perform complex environmental health functions, provide consultation and training to EH staff, assists in conducting training and may provide formal input into performance evaluations of EH staff. Must complete training within 24 months and obtain the following certification: VDH Certified Food Safety District Standardization Officer (DSO).

The Virginia Department of Health offers 13 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.

Special Assignments: May be required to perform other duties as assigned. May be required to assist the agency or state government generally in the event of an emergency declaration by the Governor. May be required by VDH to adjust work hours, location, and job duties and participate in training to meet public health business needs, including emergencies. If this position is designated as a mobile worker, this includes both working in the field and teleworking at an alternate location when not in the field or during an emergency closing.

You may be required to periodically come into your assigned office to attend meetings or training.

Minimum Qualifications

• Considerable knowledge of environmental health principles and practices related to the assigned program(s)
• Knowledge of microbiology and epidemiology as related to communicable disease
• Skill in evaluating the operation of assigned program area(s) and applying laws, regulations, and policies
• Skilled in proper use of instruments and equipment required for testing related to the assigned program area(s)
• Ability to interpret, apply, and enforce laws, regulations and policies governing environmental health
• Ability to explain and interpret detailed and complex rules and regulations
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing
• Ability to train and mentor program staff
• Must be able to complete training within 24 months and obtain one of the following certifications:

• VDH Certified Milk Sanitation Officer
• VDH Certified Food Safety District Standardization Officer (DSO)
• VDH Certified Onsite Sewage System Technical Specialist

Additional Considerations

• Experience related to the area of environmental health specialization
• Prior experience training and mentoring staff preferred
• Standardized in Food Safety through VDH

Special Instructions

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.

Employment is contingent upon satisfactory results of a state and federal criminal history background check and…