Environmental Health Specialist I
About The Position
Arlington County's Department of Human Services (DHS) is seeking an Environmental Health Specialist to perform regulatory inspections in licensed food establishments, water recreational facilities (pools and spas), and hotels to protect and promote public health in the community by preventing diseases spread by food, water, animals, insects, and environmental hazards. This individual works within the Public Health Division and collaborates with other agencies to assess and address public health risks and assure compliance. Arlington County DHS is committed to delivering client services in an effective, equitable, respectful, and trauma-informed manner. Our staff is dedicated to ensuring our clients are approached, engaged and cared for in ways that demonstrate competency, sensitivity and awareness of factors which impact the client experience including but not limited to: cultural identity, gender, racial, and ethnic diversity, religious/spiritual ascription, physical capability, cognitive and literacy levels, sexual orientation, and linguistic needs.
Requirements
- Thoroughly complete each section of the application, including prior job responsibilities, duties, and supplemental questions.
- Resume may be attached but will not replace a completed application.
- Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Responsibilities
- Perform regulatory inspections in licensed food establishments, water recreational facilities (pools and spas), and hotels.
- Protect and promote public health in the community by preventing diseases spread by food, water, animals, insects, and environmental hazards.
- Collaborate with other agencies to assess and address public health risks.
- Assure compliance with public health regulations.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
