Information Specialist Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Ability to communicate effectively with the public as well as other internal/external partners and staff; proficient in basic computer software programs
• Ability to provide services in professional, courteous manner, present educational programs to adults; uses a customer-service oriented approach to assignments and works effectively as a team member
• Time management skills necessary to meet workload demands
• Knowledge and/experience in assigned program area
• Ability to influence behavior of foodservice employees/management, provide services in professional, courteous manner, present educational programs to adults; uses a customer-service oriented approach to assignments and works effectively as a team member
• Must be able to complete training in the VDH Soils program, VDH Food program or VDH Shellfish program and be able to obtain credentials in one of the following within 30 months: VDH Standardized in Food, DPOR Conventional Onsite Soil Evaluator (COSE), DPOR Alternative Onsite Soil Evaluator (AOSE) or National Shellfish Sanitation Program (NSSP) State Standardized Inspector

Nice To Haves

• Experience in environmental health, such as experience gained as an Environmental Health Associate.
• A valid State Driver's License is required to operate a state vehicle or if operating a personal vehicle while conducting business on behalf of the agency

Responsibilities

• Protect public health from disease transmission and groundwater pollution
• Evaluate operation and maintenance of Sewage Disposal Systems and Private Wells
• Prevent human illness and disease transmission from rabies
• Monitor swimming pools, child and adult care facilities, hotels, and migrant labor camps

Benefits

• 12 paid holidays
• medical
• dental
• vision
• life insurance
• retirement plans (including 401a Cash Match and 457 Deferred Compensation Plan)
• sick, family/personal, and annual leave