The Central Nevada Health District (CNHD) is driven to serve the residents of our communities to bring about better health outcomes and protect our communities' way of life in rural Nevada. One of the functions of the CNHD is protecting our communities against potential environmental illnesses and threats. We are looking for someone who shares our passion and who can carry out inspections, work cooperatively with institutions and businesses to bring about compliance, issue citations when necessary, and do whatever else is necessary to protect the public health of our communities. The right person will have a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work (at least 30 semester hours or 45 quarter hours) in biology, physics, physical science, chemistry, chemical engineering, geology, earth science, environmental science, environmental health, sanitary engineering, environmental engineering, or allied health sciences. Ideally, the person will also have some experience in conducting health inspections and documenting the results. While the position is primarily located in Fallon, regular travel to clinics in other counties (currently Eureka, Pershing, and Mineral Counties) will be required. 

If you think you can rise up to the challenge and you meet the qualifications, please apply online at www.churchillcounty.org/careers. 

Consider working for Churchill County! The county pays 100% of the retirement contribution to PERS on your behalf (33.5% over and above your wage, equivalent to $9.41/hour or over $19,500/year). The county pays 100% of the employee-only health insurance premiums (equivalent to $5.31/hour or $11,050/year). AND you will not have Social Security taken out of your paycheck, which results in an additional 6% take-home pay (equivalent to $1.71/hour or $3,500/year).

• Demonstrates regular, reliable, and punctual attendance.
• Performs routine compliance inspections of facilities including but not limited to the following: retail, wholesale, mobile, and non-profit food establishments and vendors; public, private, and charter schools; private, public and institutional child-care facilities; hotels, motels, septic tank systems, vector/ animal disease surveillance, collection and abatement, recreational vehicle parks, and mobile home parks; correctional institutions; body art facilities; public swimming pools; and other environmental health issues.
• Documents all violations, issues notices of corrective action, and ensures future adherence through periodic follow-up visits.
• Issue Notices of Violation and/or Cease and Desist orders to illegal food vendors or facilities that require permits and/or illegal dumping suspects; issues Nuisance Abatement orders to persons causing or maintaining conditions that are a public health hazard or environment health nuisance.
• Provides general policy compliance information to architects, owners/operators, contractors, consultants, and other independent entities. 
• Responds to walk-in and telephone complaints and requests for information on regulations, procedures, systems, and precedents relating to assigned program. 
• Collects random samples of water, soil, waste, food, and animals suspected of contamination; delivers samples to the laboratory for processing and assessment.
• Reviews construction application documents and plans for food establishments, public swimming pools, Child Care facilities, schools, public accommodations, individual sewage disposal facilities, mobile home and RV parks, and solid waste facilities; approves or denies applications based on factual evidence; issues permits as appropriate.
• Investigates and compiles data for special projects; collects and assembles data and background materials for reports and/or presentations.
• Prepares reports and recommendations for all inspections; maintains records on all inspection sites; updates files and continuously monitors sites for health safety compliance and remediation.
• Conducts educational presentations on food-safety and other regulated topics.
• Testifies in judicial and semi-judicial proceedings and hearings.
• Contributes to the overall quality of the district’s service provision by developing and coordinating work teams and by reviewing, recommending, and implementing improved policies and procedures.
• Demonstrates courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with members of the public, patients, family members, visitors, and staff; acts in a manner that promotes a harmonious and effective workplace environment.

• District and division policies and procedures.
• Federal, State, and District laws, rules, and regulations as they pertain to environmental health. 
• General principles of biological, physical, and chemical sciences used in environmental health and safety.
• General principles and application of microbiology as it relates to food-safety and disease transmission. 
• Causes, means/transmission, and methods of control of food-borne diseases.
• General principles and application of chemistry as it relates to hazardous materials.
• Safe handling and storage techniques of pesticides, chemicals, and formulated or naturally occurring hazardous materials or items. 
• Office procedures, methods, and computer equipment, including common office equipment.
• Computer applications related to the work.
• Techniques for dealing with a variety of individuals, at all levels of responsibility, in person and over the telephone, often where relations may be confrontational or strained.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

• Interpreting, applying, and explaining environmental health inspection, investigation, and enforcement principles and procedures.
• Interpreting, applying, and explaining applicable laws, codes, and regulations as they relate to the administration of public health.
• Analyzing situations accurately to take or recommend effective action.
• Obtaining public cooperation in the establishment and maintenance of reasonable public and environmental health standards.
• Responding to requests and inquiries from the general public.
• Communicating effectively both orally and in writing.
• Understanding and following oral and written instructions.
• Preparing clear and concise reports, correspondence, and other written materials. 
• Collection and correct labeling of laboratory samples.
• Contributing effectively to the accomplishment of team or work unit goals, objectives, and activities.
• Demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with business owners, public, and staff.
• Applying computer applications related to the job.

• A valid driver’s license.
• If not already registered with the Nevada Board of Registered Environmental Health Specialists (BoREHS), the employee must file with the BoREHS an application for a certificate of registration as an environmental health specialist no later than 30 days after the date on which the person initially becomes employed.
• If not already holding a current Certified Pool Operator (CPO) certificate, the employee must obtain within one (1) year of employment.
• Must obtain and maintain appropriate registration and certification from Board of Registered Environmental Health Specialists. Loss of required certification or registration by suspension, revocation, or failure to renew will result in immediate suspension and/or termination of employment.
• Incident Command System (ICS) 100

1. Continued employment is contingent upon all required licenses and certificates being maintained in active status without suspension or revocation.
2. New employees are required to submit to a background investigation and if hired for a safety-sensitive position, a drug/alcohol screen. Employment is contingent upon passing the background and the drug/alcohol screen (if applicable).
3. Any District employee may be required to stay at or return to work during emergencies to perform duties specific to this classification or to perform other duties as requested in an assigned response position. This may require working a non-traditional work schedule or working outside normal assigned duties during the incident and/or emergency.
4. Employees may be required to complete Incident Command System training as a condition of continuing employment.
5. Central Nevada Health District, via Churchill County, participates in E-Verify and will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each applicant’s Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. All candidates who are offered employment must complete Section 1 of the Form I-9 along with the required proof of their right to work in the United States and proof of their identity prior to starting employment. Please be prepared to provide required documentation as soon as possible after the job offer is made. Central Nevada Health District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.