Health Environmentalist

Sagility

12h • Onsite

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. The position performs duties with close monitoring by professional supervisory personnel until properly trained to perform functions independently. The Kentucky Department for Public Health (DPH) is responsible for developing and operating state public health programs and activities for the citizens of Kentucky. The mission of DPH is to improve the health and safety of people in Kentucky through prevention, promotion and protection. The department oversees programs designed to improve the lives of citizens and visitors through prevention of negative health outcomes, promotion of healthy lifestyles and protection from diseases, injury and environmental health impacts. DPH has almost 150 different programs to help Kentuckians become healthier in cooperation with its partners such as local health departments, universities, private providers, etc. To support many of these programs, the department relies on high-quality data to guide decision making at the state and local levels such as the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System, Immunization Registry and Office of Vital Statistics. The department is organized into seven divisions with the Commissioner's Office providing oversight and support for the divisions and programs. The Office of Health Equity and the Public Health Nursing Office are located in the Commissioner's Office.

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.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license.
• Must become registered under the provisions of KRS 223 to remain a permanent employee per Administrative Regulations 902 KAR 8:080.
• Must participate in annual continuing education classes.

Responsibilities

• Performs regular inspections of tourist accommodations, schools, swimming pools, to ensure compliance with state and local regulations pertaining to environmental health, this may include taking product samples and forwarding for testing.
• 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
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees