Environmental Health Specialist at DHRM

Title: ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH SPECIALISTState Role Title:Environmental Specialist IHiring Range: 45114.00 - 47380.00Pay Band: 4Agency: Virginia Department of HealthLocation:EASTERN SHORE-ACCOMACK-CENAgency Website:Recruitment Type: General Public - GJob DutiesThe mission of the Eastern Shore Health Department is to prevent illness and disease protect the environment and promote optimal health and emergency preparedness for everyone on the Eastern Shore of Virginia. We are people of the community for the community. Our vision is to drive Virginias Eastern Shore to the peak of personal environmental and community health setting an example for others to follow.The incumbent of this position would perform environmental health duties at the entry level as a trainee. Employees are typically new hires in formal and on-the-job training in one or more areas such as food sanitation on-site soils evaluation private well inspection rabies abatement communicable disease investigation and migrant labor camp inspection classification of shellfish growing areas and investigation of general environmental complaints. Employees receive close supervision and guidance. Must be able to complete the applicable training in the VDH Soils program VDH Food program or VDH Shellfish program and be able to obtain credentials in one of the following within 18 months: VDH Standardized in Food DPOR Conventional Onsite Soil Evaluator (COSE) DPOR Alternative Onsite Soil Evaluator (AOSE) and National Shellfish Sanitation Program (NSSP) State Standardized Inspector. Employees are moved to the Environmental Health Specialist Senior position upon successful completion.This posting is to hire two positions in different locations; Accomack and Northampton. 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 Ability to communicate effectively with the public as well as other internal/external partners and staff; proficient in basic computer software programs Ability to provide services in professional courteous manner present educational programs to adults; uses a customer-service oriented approach to assignments and works effectively as a team member Time management skills necessary to meet workload demands Knowledge and/experience in assigned program area Ability to influence behavior of foodservice employees/management provide services in professional courteous manner present educational programs to adults; uses a customer-service oriented approach to assignments and works effectively as a team member Must be able to complete training in the VDH Soils program VDH Food program or VDH Shellfish program and be able to obtain credentials in one of the following within 18 months: VDH Standardized in Food DPOR Conventional Onsite Soil Evaluator (COSE) DPOR Alternative Onsite Soil Evaluator (AOSE) or National Shellfish Sanitation Program (NSSP) State Standardized Inspector A valid State Drivers License is required to operate a state vehicle or if operating a personal vehicle while conducting business on behalf of the agencyAdditional Considerations Experience in environmental health such as experience gained as an Environmental Health AssociateSpecial InstructionsYou 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.Contact InformationName: Crystal ParksPhone: Please use emailEmail: 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 Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1