Environmental Health Technical Specialist
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Job Location:
Winchester, KY - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 66072 - 74063
Posted on:
10 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Title: Environmental Health Technical Specialist
State Role Title:Environmental Specialist I
Hiring Range: $66072.25 - $74063.00
Pay Band: 4
Agency: Virginia Department of Health
Location:LORD FAIRFAX-EH
Agency Website: Type: General Public - G
Job Duties
The Lord Fairfax Health District is seeking an Environmental Health Technical Specialist based out of 107 N Kent Street Suite 201 Winchester VA 22601.
Serves as environmental health technical leader mentor and subject matter expert as an advanced practitioner for the agency in one or more EH programs such as food safety onsite soils evaluation and grade A milk. Performs complex environmental health functions provides consultation and training to staff assists in conducting training and may provide formal input into performance evaluations of staff. Must 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.
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
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.
Additional Considerations
Experience related to the area of environmental health specialization
Prior experience training and mentoring staff preferred
Special Instructions
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. 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. |
Contact Information
Name: Karla Fillmore
Phone:
Email:
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
Key Skills
- Floor Care
- Hospital Experience
- Hospitality Experience
- Computer Skills
- Environmental Services
- Cleaning Experience
- OSHA
- Contract Management
- Team Management
- Custodial Experience
- EHS
- Commercial Cleaning
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