Environmental Health Specialist, Sr. - 07329 - CSHD Job at Virginia Dept of Health
The Central Shenandoah Health District (CSHD) is seeking a highly motivated Environmental Health Specialist Sr. (EHS) to join our team of professionals committed to providing support of Public Health services. The Food Program position is based out of the Staunton-Augusta Health Department with some travel throughout CSHD. Major duties include: permitting and conducting inspections of facilities such as restaurants, temporary food vendors, campgrounds, summer camps, hotels, migrant labor camps, and recreational pools. The position also performs rabies investigation and response, assists with foodborne illness and communicable disease investigations, and responds to general environmental complaints. Those candidates not meeting the NEHA Certified Professional of Food Safety (CP-FS) and/or VDH Food Standardization minimum qualification may be considered for an Environmental Health Specialist (entry level) position and must be able to complete training for credentials within 18 months.
VDH offers a competitive compensation package in addition to an employer paid retirement, employer-paid life insurance, employer paid malpractice protection, employer-subsidized health insurance, pre-tax 457/401(a) deferred compensation plan with employer cash match up to $40/month, pre-tax medical reimbursement and child/elder care reimbursement plans, employer-paid short term and long term disability plan, annual leave, sick leave, and paid holidays.
VDH offers a competitive compensation package in addition to an employer paid retirement, employer-paid life insurance, employer paid malpractice protection, employer-subsidized health insurance, pre-tax 457/401(a) deferred compensation plan with employer cash match up to $40/month, pre-tax medical reimbursement and child/elder care reimbursement plans, employer-paid short term and long term disability plan, annual leave, sick leave, and paid holidays.
Minimum Qualifications
Basic Knowledge of biology and epidemiology; ability to interpret complex federal, state, and local environmental health policies, regulations, and laws; skill in communication, both oral and written ability to deal with the public and resolve conflict in a regulatory setting; ability to prepare thorough documentation and reports or regulatory activities; skill as an educator/trainer teaching environmental health principles.
Ability to interpret and enforce laws and regulations governing environmental health programs; ability to analyze information and make recommendations; to receive, understand and perform tasks as instructed by supervisor; to perform physically demanding tasks.
Must be DPOR licensed onsite soil evaluator, VDH standardized in food to qualify as EH Senior.
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.
Ability to interpret and enforce laws and regulations governing environmental health programs; ability to analyze information and make recommendations; to receive, understand and perform tasks as instructed by supervisor; to perform physically demanding tasks.
Must be DPOR licensed onsite soil evaluator, VDH standardized in food to qualify as EH Senior.
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.
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Health Sciences or equivalent combination of work experience and education.
Special Requirements
Employment is contingent upon satisfactory results of a state and federal criminal history background check and the Department of Social Service’s Child Abuse and Neglect Central Registry check, U.S. HHS IG Exclusion List check, employment reference check, and E-Verify. The selected candidate must complete a Statement of Personal Economic Interests as a condition of employment, if applicable (Va. Code § 2.2-3114). Other financial, credit, driving, or other background checks prior to employment may be required for certain positions.
A twelve-month probationary period is required for all new state employees. A new probation period may be required for successful internal candidates.
A twelve-month probationary period is required for all new state employees. A new probation period may be required for successful internal candidates.
VDH requires all Health-Care Personnel (HCP) to provide documentation of immunization or evidence of immunity to the following: hepatitis B, measles, mumps, rubella, and varicella; a one-time dose of tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis (Tdap) vaccine regardless of the interval since the last dose of tetanus-diphtheria (Td) vaccine was administered (Td or Tdap boosters shall be received every 10 years); and the current year’s seasonal influenza vaccination.
Local and out of state travel including overnight stay, may be required from time to time to attend conferences, meetings, training, coverage, and professional development. May require some weekend and/or evening hours.
A valid State Driver’s License if required to operate a state vehicle or if operating a personal vehicle while conducting business on behalf of the agency.
Special Instructions to Applicants
VDH accepts only on-line applications. Faxed, mailed, or e-mailed applications will not be considered. Applications are accepted until 11:59 p.m. on the job closing date. It is the policy of the Commonwealth and VDH that all aspects of human resource management be conducted without regard to race (or traits historically associated with race including hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists); sex; color; national origin; religion; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; age; veteran status; political affiliation; disability; genetic information; and pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions. As a V3 (Virginia Values Veterans) organization, VDH honors the Commonwealth’s veteran’s hiring preference. VDH employees have a shared Code of Ethics, which can be found in the bottom banner of our website: www.vdh.virginia.gov.
State agencies must provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process should follow the instructions in the job opportunity announcement. For any part of the remaining hiring process, applicants should contact the hiring agency directly. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.
Commonwealth’s Alternate Hiring Process: In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS to get their Certificate of Disability. If you need to get a Certificate of Disability, use this link: https://www.vadars.org/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx , or call DARS at 800-552-5019.
State agencies must provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process should follow the instructions in the job opportunity announcement. For any part of the remaining hiring process, applicants should contact the hiring agency directly. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.
Commonwealth’s Alternate Hiring Process: In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS to get their Certificate of Disability. If you need to get a Certificate of Disability, use this link: https://www.vadars.org/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx , or call DARS at 800-552-5019.
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