Environmental Health Technical Specialist at DHRM

Title: Environmental Health Technical SpecialistState Role Title:Environmental Specialist IHiring Range: $56135 - $74063Pay Band: 4Agency: Virginia Department of HealthLocation:VDH-Central OfficeAgency Website: Type: General Public - GJob DutiesThe purpose of this position is to protect the public health by ensuring that public drinking water is in compliance with the federal Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) and the Waterworks Regulations. This is accomplished through surveillance sanitary surveys reviewing operating reports investigating consumer complaints preparing - notices of alleged violation initiating enforcement actions managing databases reviewing bacteriological and chemical analyses and providing technical assistance and training to waterworks owners/operators. Provides support to the Environmental Health Specialist Supervisor and may include assigned areas in one or more planning districts. Serves as a program subject matter expert for the entire field office by providing technical and procedural guidance and quality assurance reviews.Minimum Qualifications 1. Working knowledge of biology microbiology chemistry and math2. Working knowledge of technology associated with provision of drinking water3. Ability to use computers for word processing and data management4. Ability to communicate in English in writing orally interpersonally and before groups and public meetings5. Ability to interpret regulations and technical documents6. Experience leading a project or teamAdditional Considerations conducting sanitary surveys or environmental risk assessments.2. Knowledge of SDWA and Virginia Waterworks Regulations.3. Ability to manage a regulatory program.4. Licensure as a Class 3 2 or 1 Waterworks Operator by the Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation.Special 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.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.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!Contact InformationName: Daniel BakerPhone: 804.629.3618Email: 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 Monthly Salary Salary: 56135 - 74063