Environmental Health Inspector #1653 - Environmental Health - Health and Social Services Division

Hamilton County, TN • Chattanooga, TN

32d • Onsite

About The Position

The Hamilton County Health & Social Services Division has a responsibility to respond quickly and efficiently when public health emergencies occur. All Hamilton County Health & Social Services Division employees are responsible for ensuring their contact information is current and they are accessible should a public health emergency arise. The Hamilton County Health & Social Services Division maintains a call down system to store contact information and mobilize staff in the event of an emergency. During a public health emergency, all staff are required to respond should a call to mobilize be made. During a public health emergency, work hours for any and all Hamilton County Health & Social Services Division employees are subject to modification to meet the needs of the community. Under general supervision, conducts routine permitting, inspections, instructions, education, and investigations to ensure compliance with environmental health and safety regulations regarding sanitation, food service establishments, hotel, camp, bed and breakfast, and special public events in order to protect the public health from food, water and air borne contaminates. Program areas range from food service establishments to rabies control.

Requirements

• A Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Health, Biology, Microbiology, Chemistry General Science, or a closely related.
• Must possess a valid driver's license.
• An Associate's Degree in Environmental Health, Biology, Microbiology, Chemistry General Science, or a closely related field and two (2) years of direct work experience in Environmental Health, Biology, General Science, or a closely related field.
• The equivalent of a high school diploma and four (4) years of direct work experience in Environmental Health, Biology, Microbiology, Chemistry General Science, or a closely related field.
• Must successfully complete FDA standardization training within eighteen (18) months of date of hire.
• Rotating on call responsibilities is required to address emergencies 24 hours a day 7 days a week.
• This position is deemed essential during inclement weather situations and must report to or remain at work, even when administrative closings are announced, as determined by the Department Head.
• Prior to operating a County-owned vehicle, all employees are required to complete the HC Defensive Driving course and/or an Emergency Vehicle Operations Course (EVOC) provided at the department level.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual candidates preferred for this position.

Responsibilities

• Conducts routine permitting
• Conducts inspections
• Provides instructions
• Provides education
• Conducts investigations to ensure compliance with environmental health and safety regulations regarding sanitation, food service establishments, hotel, camp, bed and breakfast, and special public events in order to protect the public health from food, water and air borne contaminates.
• Addresses emergencies 24 hours a day 7 days a week (rotating on call responsibilities)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support