Environmental Health Specialist

Virginia Information Technologies Agency•Lynchburg, VA

21h•Onsite

About The Position

The Virginia Department of Health (VDH) is dedicated to protecting and promoting the health of Virginians. This position is with the Central Virginia Health District, focusing on Environmental Health Services. The role primarily involves working with the food program to prevent foodborne illness and ensure compliance with state regulations. Additional duties may include rabies prevention and inspections of hotels, swimming pools, and summer camps. The selected candidate must complete required training provided by the agency and become standardized in the food program within 30 months of hire. The position is based in the Lynchburg City office but requires occasional travel within the district.

Requirements

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
Ability to present educational programs to adults
Uses a customer-service oriented approach to assignments
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
Must be able to complete training in the VDH Soils program, VDH Food program or VDH Shellfish program
Must 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 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, such as experience gained as an Environmental Health Associate

Responsibilities

Ensuring prevention of foodborne illness and compliance with state regulations in the food program
Rabies prevention
Hotel inspections
Swimming pool inspections
Summer camp inspections
Completing required training (provided by the agency) and becoming standardized in the food program within 30 months of hire
Operating a state vehicle or personal vehicle while conducting business on behalf of the agency