Environmental Health Specialist

Clay County Health Center • Liberty, MO

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Environmental Health Specialist investigates public health issues and enforces public health sanitation laws and regulations. This role is designed to meet CCPHC’s mission of delivering essential public health services of prevention, promotion, and protection to the communities of Clay County, as well as a response to the CCPHC Strategic Plan.

Requirements

• A Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited four-year college or university with specialization (30 semester hours) in biology, chemistry, bacteriology, sanitary science or closely related area, or a combination of the areas is required.
• Excellent communication and computer skills are required.
• A current driver’s license and auto insurance are required.
• Must complete Certified Pool Operator (CPO) and Certified Pool Inspector (CPI) courses of training, as well as ServSafe ® Course for Instructor & Proctor Certification within required timeframe(s).
• A minimum of 15 hours of continuing education annually is required upon hire.

Nice To Haves

• On-site septic system inspection and/or installation experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Inspects food service establishments, food distribution facilities, temporary food concessions, mobile units and pushcarts, etc. to determine compliance with food laws and regulations.
• Inspects private on-site sewage systems for land owners and contractors to ensure proper construction and working conditions.
• Inspects swimming pools, spas, and similar facilities to ensure compliance with county ordinances.
• Inspects lodging facilities for safety and sanitation requirements under state regulations.
• Investigates complaints involving possible environmental health ordinance violations, prepares reports and makes recommendations for corrective measures and follow-up investigations.
• Confers with government, community, industrial, emergency response agencies, and private organizations to interpret and promote environmental health programs.
• Collaborates with other health personnel in epidemiological investigations and control.
• Conducts food handler classes to teach restaurant sanitation.
• Conducts ServSafe ® Food Managers classes.
• Conducts Aquatics Venue Operator classes.
• Collects laboratory samples as required.
• Proactively provides feedback for improvements that improve quality, efficiency, cost savings, productivity, systems, and/or procedures.
• Maintains accurate, organized work records, documents and files.
• Maintains strict confidentiality; adheres to all HIPAA guidelines/regulations.
• Reports for special assigned duties during a public health emergency, if applicable.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level