ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH SPECIALIST 3

Job Information

State of Tennessee Job Information

Opening Date / Time 02 / 25 / 2025 12 : 00AM Central Time Closing Date / Time 03 / 03 / 2025 11 : 59PM Central Time Salary (Monthly) $4,517.00 - $6,758.00 Salary (Annually) $54,204.00 - $81,096.00 Job Type Full-Time City, State Location McMinnville, TN Department Health

LOCATION OF (1) POSITION(S) TO BE FILLED : DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH, GENERAL ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH DIVISION, MCMINN COUNTY

This position requires a criminal background check. Therefore, you may be required to provide information about your criminal history in order to be considered for this position.

Qualifications

Education and Experience : Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree, including at least 36 quarter hours in biology, chemistry, or any environmental science and experience equivalent to two years of any full-time work in the enforcement of an environmental program or any professional environmental program work. Substitution of Education for Experience : Graduate course work in an environmental science, biology, or chemistry field may be substituted for the required experience, on a year-for-year basis; to the maximum of one year (e.g., 36 quarter hours is equivalent to one year).

Substitution of Experience for Education : Any qualifying full-time work in the enforcement of an environmental program or any professional environmental program work may be substituted for the required education, on a year-for-year basis, to a maximum of four years.

Two years of any full-time work in the enforcement of an environmental program or any professional environmental work in the enforcement of an environmental program or any professional environmental program work with the State of Tennessee. Necessary Special Qualifications : A valid motor vehicle operator's license may be required for some positions.

Note : A transcript is required for the proper evaluation for this class. Examination Method : Education and Experience, 100%, for Preferred Service positions.

Overview

Summary : Under general supervision, is responsible for professional environmental health program work of considerable difficulty; and performs related work as required. Distinguishing Features : This is the advanced working level in the Env Health Specialist sub-series. An employee in this class performs a full range of complex environmental compliance inspection, problem identification, and enforcement duties in an environmental health division. This class differs from Env Health Specialist 1 in that an incumbent of the latter functions at the entry level. This class differs from Env Health Specialist 4 in that an incumbent of the latter functions as a first level supervisor of at least two health specialists or as a full-time trainer of subordinate professional staff.

Responsibilities

Inspecting Equipment, Structure, or Material :

• Inspects Tennessee establishments for compliance with state environmental health standards.
• Evaluates health conditions during on-site inspections of food service establishments, bed and breakfasts, organized campgrounds, public swimming pools, hotels, motels, body piercing shops, tattoo parlors, state correctional facilities, child care centers and school buildings.
• Identifies improper food handling procedures and potential sources of food contamination based on risk factors likely to cause foodborne illness.
• Inspects equipment, structures or materials to identify the cause of violation and other problems or defects.
• Exams tattoo or body piercing work stations to ensure proper storage and maintenance of equipment such as autoclaves and safe hygienic practices.

Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards :

Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others :

Monitor Process, Materials or Surroundings :

Getting Information :

Training and Teaching Others :

Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others :

Communicating with Persons Outside Organization :

Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships :

Scheduling Work and Activities :

Interacting with Computers :

Communicating with Supervisors, Peers or Subordinates :

Performing Administrative Tasks :

Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge :

Competencies (KSA's)

Competencies :

Skills :

Abilities :

Tools & Equipment

Other Office and Inspection Related Equipment as Required

TN Driver Standards

State of Tennessee positions that may involve driving responsibilities require candidates to meet the following minimum driver qualifications :

Please include your Driver's License Information under the Licenses and Certifications section of your application.

Salary : $54,204 - $81,096