Environmental Health Technical Specialist (TJ022)
Environmental Health Technical Specialist (TJ022)
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$ 66093 - 74063
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Title: Environmental Health Technical Specialist (TJ022)
State Role Title:Environmental Specialist I
Hiring Range: $66093 - $74063
Pay Band: 4
Agency: Virginia Department of Health
Location:BLUE RIDGE HQ
Agency Website: 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 Blue Ridge Health District (BRHD) encompasses the counties of Albemarle Fluvanna Greene Louisa and Nelson along with the City of Charlottesville and serve over 250000 people.
Are you passionate about public health The BRHD Environmental Team is looking for a dedicated and innovative environmental health professional with significant food safety experience to support both VDHs and BRHDs initiatives and mission. The BRHD is at the forefront in accomplishing the VDH mission to protect the health and promote the well-being of all people of Virginia. We accomplish this through collaboration and strategic initiatives with both our state and local community partners. If you are passionate about public health and the environmental health needs of your community we want to hear from you!
The position provides direct service and support to both internal EHS Food program staff in the form of training and technical support as well as owners and patrons of regulated food service establishments including permitting and inspections and plan reviews. The position supports the objectives of the VDH and BRHD Strategic Plans in regard to performing a minimum of 80% of all scheduled food service facilities inspections on time and at least annually as well as temporary event permitting and inspection as required.
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.
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:
o VDH Certified Milk Sanitation Officer
o VDH Certified Food Safety District Standardization Officer (DSO)
o 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
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. 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 Services Child Abuse and Neglect Central Registry check U.S. HHS IG Exclusion List check employment reference check and E-Verify. Other financial credit driving or other 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 Ethics which can be found in the bottom banner of our website: .
If you have been affected by DHRM Policy 1.30 layoff and possess a valid Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Card) or a Preferential Hiring Form (Blue Card) you must submit the card before the closing date for this position. The Card may be submitted with the state application as an attachment.
As a V3 (Virginia Values Veterans) employer VDH welcomes Veterans to apply!
VDH requires all Health-Care Personnel (HCP) to provide documentation of immunization or evidence of immunity to the following: hepatitis B measles mumps rubella and varicella; a one-time dose of tetanus diphtheria and pertussis (Tdap) vaccine regardless of the interval since the last dose of tetanus-diphtheria (Td) vaccine was administered (Td or Tdap boosters shall be received every 10 years); and the current years seasonal influenza vaccination.
Contact Information
Name: Tammy Richardson / Richard Bolden
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In support of the Commonwealths 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.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
