Health Environmentalist I

Sagility

103d • $20 - $25

About The Position

Performs work of moderate difficulty while receiving training in the application of environmental health programs and in the enforcement of regulations through formal classroom training and on-the-job experience. Performs duties with close monitoring by professional supervisory personnel until properly trained to perform functions independently.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from a college or university with a minor or twenty-four (24) semester hours in environmental health, biological or physical science.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license.
• Must become registered under the provisions of KRS 223 to remain a permanent employee.

Responsibilities

• Performs regular inspections of tourist accommodations, schools, swimming pools, to ensure compliance with state and local regulations pertaining to environmental health.
• Secures water samples, investigates nuisance complaints and other duties related to environmental health.
• Inspects food establishments for compliance with state regulations pertaining to sanitation.
• Requests assistance from supervisors in situations beyond his/her scope of training and experience.
• Interprets reports generated by the Environmental Health Management Information System (EHMIS)/Graphical Users Interface (GUI) system.
• Analyzes and interprets data regarding test results, inspections results, etc. and presents results to appropriate types of audiences.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees