Environmental Health Associate

Virginia Information Technologies Agency•Chesterfield, VA

8d•$35,203 - $42,830•Onsite

About The Position

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 35 local health districts. The Chesterfield Health District provides public health services to the residents of Chesterfield County, Powhatan County, and the City of Colonial Heights. This position is based in Chesterfield. The Chesterfield Health District is seeking an Environmental Health Associate to join our team! The individual will perform environmental health support requiring some independent judgment and knowledge of EH laws and regulations. The individual will complete various permit/certificate packages for EHS review and signature. Explains permit or certification requirements to others. Performs on-site monitoring of completed wells in uncomplicated situations; determines compliance of well location within permitted area and compliance with well constructions techniques; reporting results to EHS. Monitors sites and collects soil and water samples in support of the sewage, swimming pool and marina programs. Performs routine investigations of animal bites, monitors confined animals to observe conditions, removes animal heads for rabies examination and packages for transport. Transports rabies, soils and food specimens/samples.

Requirements

Skills in composition of reports, data entry and effective communication
Proficient in basic computer software programs
Ability to conduct inspections and investigations in all areas of environmental health, to work outdoors and perform moderately strenuous physical labor during all seasons
Skills in problem solving essential
Ability to work with diverse cultural backgrounds
A valid State Driver's License is required to operate a state vehicle or if operating a personal vehicle while conducting business on behalf of the agency

Nice To Haves

Experience in environmental health support

Responsibilities

Complete various permit/certificate packages for EHS review and signature.
Explain permit or certification requirements to others.
Perform on-site monitoring of completed wells in uncomplicated situations.
Determine compliance of well location within permitted area and compliance with well constructions techniques.
Report results to EHS.
Monitor sites and collect soil and water samples in support of the sewage, swimming pool and marina programs.
Perform routine investigations of animal bites.
Monitor confined animals to observe conditions.
Remove animal heads for rabies examination and packages for transport.
Transport rabies, soils and food specimens/samples.