Health Environmentalist II

Sagility

33d • $23 - $28

About The Position

Performs work of moderate to complex difficulty in the inspection of facilities, and the investigation and resolution of environmental complaints and nuisances. CHARACTERISTICS OF A CLASS: ARE GENERAL STATEMENTS INDICATING THE LEVEL OF RESPONSIBILITY AND DISCRETION OF POSITIONS IN THAT JOB CLASSIFICATION. Under general supervision of professional supervisory personnel, performs work of moderate to complex difficulty in the inspection of facilities, and the investigation and resolution of environmental complaints and nuisances. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS ARE COMPREHENSIVE STATEMENTS OF THE MINIMUM BACKGROUND AS TO EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND OTHER QUALIFICATIONS WHICH WILL BE REQUIRED IN ALL CASES AS EVIDENCE OF AN APPOINTEE'S ABILITY TO PERFORM THE WORK PROPERLY.

Requirements

• Bachelors degree from a college or university with a minor or twenty-four (24) semester hours in environmental health, biological or physical science or registration as a Kentucky Environmental Specialist/Sanitarian under KRS 223.
• One (1) year of experience performing on-site visits in environmental health.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license.
• Note: an individual upon employment must become registered under the provisions of KRS 223 within six (6) months to remain a permanent employee per Administrative Regulations 902 KAR 8:080.
• Must participate in annual continuing education classes.

Responsibilities

• inspects and provides consultation to establishments or facilities for compliance with state regulations
• reviews plans for new construction and modification of regulated facilities to ensure compliance with regulations and makes recommendations for approval or disapproval of plans
• Reviews plans for on-site sewage systems for residences, institutions and other construction
• responds to complaints regarding pollution, housing, insect or rodent infestation or other health related problems
• attempts to solve problems through negotiation
• initiates legal action if applicable or necessary
• refers to appropriate health department personnel
• May serve as resource person to health environmentalist/trainee or support staff
• Working ability to identify regulatory infractions and recommend corrective actions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees