What are the responsibilities and job description for the Environmental Health Specialist II position at Schenectady County?
The Position
Schenectady County is currently recruiting for Environmental Health Specialist II. This position exists in Public Health Services and involves responsibility for performing professional activities in the investigation and inspection of the non-engineering aspects of environmental control and determining compliance with the provisions of Public Health Law, and local and State Sanitary Codes, New York State Codes, Rules and Regulations relating to environmental health, sanitation, and safety.
Qualifications
· Graduation with a Master’s Degree in Public Health, Environmental Health, Environmental Studies, Natural Resource Management, Engineering, Hydrology, or other science or similar related field; OR
· Graduation with a Bachelor’s Degree in Public Health, Environmental Health, Environmental Studies, Natural Resource Management, Engineering, Hydrology, or other science or similar related field and two (2) years of experience in environmental health protection*; OR
· Graduation with an Associate’s Degree in Public Health, Environmental Health, Environmental Studies, Natural Resource Management, Engineering, Hydrology, or other science or similar related field and four (4) years of experience in environmental health protection*.
Experience in Environmental Health Protection is defined as conducting inspections or creation or reviews of engineering plans or specifications to determine compliance with federal, state, or local environmental laws, regulations, and established public health standards, OR experience in the identification and notification of public health environmental hazards and the development of methods to eliminate or control such hazards and/or the spread of disease and other environmental factors impacting the heath of individuals and/or the public.*
Special Requirement
Possession of a current valid New York State driver’s license at the time of appointment.
Salary
The Annual Salary for this position is $ 59,194 per year.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $59,194.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Education:
- Master's (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $59,194
