Environmental Health Tech Specialist - 00613

Virginia Information Technologies Agency•Accomac, VA

4d•$56,135 - $74,063•Onsite

About The Position

The Eastern Shore Health District is seeking an Environmental Health Technical Specialist to serve as the Environmental Health Technical leader for the district. In this position, the incumbent will mentor and be a subject matter expert as an advanced practitioner for the agency in one or more EH programs such as food safety, onsite soils evaluation, and grade A milk. Performs complex environmental health functions, provides consultation and training to EH staff, assists in conducting training, and may provide formal input into performance evaluations of EH staff. Must complete training within 24 months and obtain one of the following certifications: VDH Certified Milk Sanitation Officer, VDH Certified Food Safety District Standardization Officer (DSO), VDH Certified Onsite Sewage System Technical Specialist. The district's mission is to prevent illness and disease, protect the environment, and promote optimal health and emergency preparedness for everyone on the Eastern Shore of Virginia. We are people of the community, for the community. Our vision is to drive Virginia's Eastern Shore to the peak of personal, environmental, and community health, setting an example for others to follow.

Requirements

Considerable knowledge of environmental health principles and practices related to the assigned program(s)
Knowledge of microbiology and epidemiology as related to communicable disease
Skill in evaluating the operation of assigned program area(s) and applying laws, regulations, and policies
Skilled in proper use of instruments and equipment required for testing related to the assigned program area(s)
Ability to interpret, apply, and enforce laws, regulations and policies governing environmental health
Ability to explain and interpret detailed and complex rules and regulations
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing
Ability to train and mentor program staff
Must be able to complete training within 24 months and obtain one of the following certifications: VDH Certified Milk Sanitation Officer, VDH Certified Food Safety District Standardization Officer (DSO), VDH Certified Onsite Sewage System Technical Specialist.

Nice To Haves

Experience related to the area of environmental health specialization
Prior experience training and mentoring staff preferred

Responsibilities

Serves as the Environmental Health Technical leader for the district.
Mentors and acts as a subject matter expert as an advanced practitioner for the agency in one or more EH programs such as food safety, onsite soils evaluation, and grade A milk.
Performs complex environmental health functions.
Provides consultation and training to EH staff.
Assists in conducting training.
May provide formal input into performance evaluations of EH staff.
Must complete training within 24 months and obtain one of the following certifications: VDH Certified Milk Sanitation Officer, VDH Certified Food Safety District Standardization Officer (DSO), VDH Certified Onsite Sewage System Technical Specialist.