Environmental Health Specialist
Commonwealth of VA Careers, Lynchburg, VA, United States
Title:
Environmental Health Specialist
State Role Title:
Environmental Specialist I
Agency:
Virginia Department of Health
Location:
CENTRAL VA - Lynchburg City - Centre
Hiring Range:
$44,000–$47,000
Responsibilities
This position is assigned primarily to the food program, ensuring prevention of foodborne illness and compliance with state regulations. Additional duties may include rabies prevention and inspections of hotels, swimming pools, and summer camps. Employees complete required training and become standardized in the food program within 30 months of hire. Occasional travel to other offices within the district may be required.
Qualifications
Ability to communicate effectively with the public and internal/external partners, using basic computer software programs.
Provide services in a professional, courteous manner and present educational programs to adults; adopt a customer‑service oriented approach and work effectively as a team member.
Strong time‑management skills to meet workload demands.
Knowledge and experience in the assigned program area.
Ability to influence behavior of foodservice employees/management and provide services professionally.
Complete training in the VDH Soils program, VDH Food program or VDH Shellfish program and obtain credentials within 18 months (VDH Standardized in Food, DPOR COSE, DPOR AOSE, or NSSP State Standardized Inspector).
Valid State Driver’s License.
Experience in environmental health, e.g., experience gained as an Environmental Health Associate.
Benefits
The Virginia Department of Health offers 12 paid holidays, medical, dental, vision and life insurance, retirement plans (including 401(a) Cash Match and 457 Deferred Compensation Plan), as well as sick, family/personal, and annual leave.
EEO Statement
The Commonwealth and Virginia Department of Health conduct all aspects of human resource management without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or other protected characteristics. All employees have a shared Code of Ethics.
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Environmental Health Specialist
State Role Title:
Environmental Specialist I
Agency:
Virginia Department of Health
Location:
CENTRAL VA - Lynchburg City - Centre
Hiring Range:
$44,000–$47,000
Responsibilities
This position is assigned primarily to the food program, ensuring prevention of foodborne illness and compliance with state regulations. Additional duties may include rabies prevention and inspections of hotels, swimming pools, and summer camps. Employees complete required training and become standardized in the food program within 30 months of hire. Occasional travel to other offices within the district may be required.
Qualifications
Ability to communicate effectively with the public and internal/external partners, using basic computer software programs.
Provide services in a professional, courteous manner and present educational programs to adults; adopt a customer‑service oriented approach and work effectively as a team member.
Strong time‑management skills to meet workload demands.
Knowledge and experience in the assigned program area.
Ability to influence behavior of foodservice employees/management and provide services professionally.
Complete training in the VDH Soils program, VDH Food program or VDH Shellfish program and obtain credentials within 18 months (VDH Standardized in Food, DPOR COSE, DPOR AOSE, or NSSP State Standardized Inspector).
Valid State Driver’s License.
Experience in environmental health, e.g., experience gained as an Environmental Health Associate.
Benefits
The Virginia Department of Health offers 12 paid holidays, medical, dental, vision and life insurance, retirement plans (including 401(a) Cash Match and 457 Deferred Compensation Plan), as well as sick, family/personal, and annual leave.
EEO Statement
The Commonwealth and Virginia Department of Health conduct all aspects of human resource management without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or other protected characteristics. All employees have a shared Code of Ethics.
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