Environmental Health Technical Specialist

Virginia Information Technologies Agency • Alexandria, VA

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About The Position

Alexandria Health Department (AHD) is seeking two DSO to Serves as the
Environmental Health technical leader, mentor, and subject matter expert for the
agency’s Environmental Health food safety program, functioning as an advanced
practitioner in the field Performs complex environmental health functions,
provides consultation and training to staff, assists in conducting training and
may provide formal input into performance evaluations of staff. Must complete
training within 24 months and obtain one of the following certifications: VDH
Certified Food Safety District Standardization Officer (DSO).

The Virginia Department of Health offers 12 paid holidays, medical, dental,
vision and life insurance, retirement plans (including 401a Cash Match and 457
Deferred Compensation Plan) as well as sick, family/personal, and annual leave.

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: o VDH Certified Food Safety District Standardization Officer (DSO)

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, mentor, and subject matter expert for the agency’s Environmental Health food safety program
• Functioning as an advanced practitioner in the field Performs complex environmental health functions
• Provides consultation and training to staff
• Assists in conducting training
• May provide formal input into performance evaluations of staff

Benefits

• 12 paid holidays
• medical
• dental
• vision and life insurance
• retirement plans (including 401a Cash Match and 457 Deferred Compensation Plan)
• sick, family/personal, and annual leave

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees