Health Environmentalist I
About The Position
Performs work of moderate difficulty while receiving training in the application of environmental health programs and enforcement of regulations through formal classroom training and on-the-job experience. Duties are closely monitored by professional supervisory personnel until the employee is properly trained to work independently. The role includes inspecting tourist accommodations, schools, swimming pools, and food establishments for compliance with applicable state and local environmental health and sanitation regulations. Other duties include collecting product and water samples, investigating nuisance complaints, interpreting Environmental Health Management Information System (EHMIS)/Graphical Users Interface (GUI) reports, analyzing inspection and test results, and presenting findings to appropriate audiences. Employees are expected to seek supervisory assistance when circumstances exceed their training or experience. Work is typically performed in both indoor and outdoor settings. Employees must participate in annual continuing education classes and, upon employment, become registered under KRS 223 to remain a permanent employee. Applicants and employees may be required to complete drug screening and background checks in accordance with agency policy.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree from a college or university with a minor or 24 semester hours in environmental health, biological science, or physical science, or registration as a Kentucky Environmental Specialist/Sanitarian under KRS 223.
- Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license.
- Upon employment, must become registered under KRS 223 to remain a permanent employee.
- Must participate in annual continuing education classes.
- May be required to submit to drug screening and a background check according to agency policy.
Responsibilities
- Inspect tourist accommodations, schools, and swimming pools for compliance with state and local environmental health regulations.
- Take product samples and forward them for testing when needed.
- Collect water samples and investigate nuisance complaints.
- Inspect food establishments for compliance with state sanitation regulations.
- Request supervisory assistance in situations beyond the employee’s training and experience.
- Interpret reports generated by the EHMIS/GUI system.
- Analyze and interpret test and inspection results and present findings to appropriate audiences.
- Participate in annual continuing education classes.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
