Health Environmentalist I

Lake Cumberland Home Health • Knoxville, TN

4d • $20 - $25

About The Position

Performs work of moderate difficulty while receiving training in the application of environmental health programs and enforcement of regulations through classroom training and on-the-job experience. Duties are closely monitored by professional supervisory personnel until the employee is properly trained to perform functions independently. Work is typically performed in both indoor and outdoor settings.

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, in accordance with Administrative Regulations 902 KAR 8:080.
• Must participate in annual continuing education classes.
• May be required to submit to a drug screening test and background check according to agency policies.

Responsibilities

• Inspect tourist accommodations, schools, and swimming pools for compliance with state and local environmental health regulations.
• Collect product samples and forward them for testing as needed.
• Collect water samples and investigate nuisance complaints and other environmental health matters.
• Inspect food establishments for compliance with state sanitation regulations.
• Request supervisory assistance for situations beyond the scope of training and experience.
• Interpret reports generated by the Environmental Health Management Information System (EHMIS)/Graphical Users Interface (GUI) system.
• Analyze and interpret data concerning test results and inspection results, and present findings to appropriate audiences.
• Participate in annual continuing education classes.

What This Job Offers

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