What are the responsibilities and job description for the ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH SPECIALIST position at Durham County?
RESPONSIBILITIES :
- On-Site Program : A primary responsibility of this position is to complete the administrative and field responsibilities of the on-site wastewater program. These include enforcement of state rules and statutes related to onsite wastewater systems including site evaluations, permit issuance, system installation inspections, evaluation / troubleshooting of failed onsite wastewater systems and permitting repairs or replacements to failed onsite wastewater systems, and maintaining appropriate documentation and records of activities as required by the Supervisor or Health Director.
- Well Water Program : Another primary responsibility of this position is to complete the administrative and field responsibilities of the well water program. These include the enforcement of state well rules and statutes, including the siting of wells, permitting and inspection wells, water sample collection, and maintaining appropriate documentation and records of activities as required by the Supervisor or Health Director.
- Public Health Complaints : Conduct investigations of public health complaints, document findings, and advise EH Supervisor of situations requiring legal action or those considered to be public health nuisances or imminent hazards.
- Public Health Preparedness / Other Duties : Is available for emergency assignments upon request by Health Director or Division Director. Is available to serve on committees and task forces as assigned. Other duties as assigned.
- Other Responsibilities associated with this position include the investigation of environmental health complaints, assistance with the monitoring and pool inspection programs and other duties as assigned, and maintaining appropriate documentation and records of these activities as required by the Supervisor or Health Director.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES :
MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS :
Requires a bachelor's degree with 30 semester hours of coursework in physical or biological sciences (i.e., biology, chemistry, geology, soil science, or physics courses) and two years of experience in environmental health; or a bachelors or master's degree in environmental health from a program which is accredited by the National Accreditation Council for Environmental Health Curricula of the National Environmental Health Association and one year of experience in environmental health.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS :
PREFERRED REQUIREMENT :
To further the mission of the Durham County Department of Public Health (DCoDPH) to partner with our community to advance health equity, protect the environment, and promote health and wellness for all, DCoDPH is implementing the employee vaccination and tuberculosis screening policies. All DCoDPH employees are considered healthcare personnel (HCP) working in a health care setting with the potential for exposure to patients and / or infectious materials and, therefore, are required to comply and provide documented proof of the following :
Identified DCoDPH HCP with potential Bloodborne Pathogen (BBP) exposure have an additional requirement for the Hepatitis B vaccination. Required vaccination, serological testing to determine immunity, and baseline tuberculosis screening are available for all Public Health employees who elect to become DCoDPH patients upon request and at no cost.
Proof of vaccination and tuberculosis screening must be provided to Human Resources within seven (7) business days prior to the date of employment.
Salary : $52,730 - $71,154
