What are the responsibilities and job description for the Environmental Health Specialist (Dinwiddie) position at Virginia Department of Health?
Title: Environmental Health Specialist
State Role Title: Environmental Specialist I
Hiring Range: $44,125 - $46,350
Pay Band: 4
Agency: Virginia Department of Health
Location: CRATER-DINWIDDIE
Agency Website: www.vdh.virginia.gov
Recruitment Type: General Public - G
Job Duties
Are you ready to make a meaningful impact in your community? Crater Health District, which includes the vibrant Cities of Hopewell, Emporia, and Petersburg, as well as the scenic Counties of Sussex, Greensville, Surry, Prince George, and Dinwiddie, is looking for passionate individuals to join our team in Environmental Health Services.
At Crater Health District, we believe in fostering healthy and resilient communities. As part of the Virginia Department of Health, we provide essential services that protect and enhance public health across our diverse region.
We are currently seeking entry-level Environmental Health Trainees to join our dedicated team. In this role, you will perform a variety of environmental health duties while receiving formal and on-the-job training. Your responsibilities may include:
- Food sanitation
- On-site soils evaluation
- Private well inspection
- Rabies abatement
- Communicable disease investigation
- Migrant labor camp inspection
- Classification of shellfish growing areas
- Investigation of general environmental complaints
As you grow in your role, you will have the opportunity to complete the necessary training in the VDH Soils, Food, or Shellfish programs, and obtain credentials within 18 months. Upon successful completion, you will advance to the Environmental Health Specialist Senior position.
Requirements:
A valid State Driver's License is required to operate a state vehicle or your personal vehicle while conducting agency business.
Enthusiasm for community service and environmental health.
If you're excited about connecting with and serving the public, we want to hear from you! This is your chance to embark on a rewarding career that truly makes a difference in the lives of others.
Apply today and join us in our mission to create healthier communities!
The Virginia Department of Health offer twelve paid holidays, medical, dental, vision, and life insurance retirement plans (including 401a, Cash Match and 457 Deferred Compensation Plan) as well as sick, family/personal, and annual leave.
Minimum Qualifications
- Ability to communicate effectively with the public, internal/external partners and staff, proficient in basic computer software.
- Knowledge and/or experience in assigned program areas, working knowledge of biology, chemistry, and/or mathematics.
- Ability to access and walkover remote land parcels to read landscape position and topography.
- Ability to provide direction to appropriate leadership in targeted areas, provide services in professional courteous manner, present education programs to adults; uses a customer-service oriented approach to assignments and works effectively as a team member.
- Time management skills in order to meet workload demands; Skills in problem solving essential with analyzing information and making recommendations; Ability to interpret and apply regulations.
Additional Considerations
- Experience in environmental health, such as experience gained as an Environmental Health Associate.
Special Instructions
You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.
Employment is contingent upon satisfactory results of a state and federal criminal history background check and the Department of Social Service’s Child Abuse and Neglect Central Registry check, U.S. HHSIG Exclusion List check, employment reference check and E-Verify. Other financial, credit, driving, background checks or completion of Statement of Economic Interests may be required for certain positions.
VDH accepts only on-line applications. Faxed, mailed, or e-mailed applications will not be considered. Applications are accepted until 11:55 p.m. on the job closing date. Applications and/or resumes should include relevant work history which indicates your qualifications for this position.
It is the policy of the Commonwealth and VDH that all aspects of human resource management be conducted without regard to race (or traits historically associated with race including hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists); sex; color; national origin; religion; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; age; veteran status; political affiliation; disability; genetic information; and pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions. VDH employees have a shared Code of Ethics, which can be found in the bottom banner of our website: www.vdh.virginia.gov.
If you have been affected by DHRM Policy 1.30 layoff and possess a valid Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Card) or a Preferential Hiring Form (Blue Card), you must submit the card before the closing date for this position. The Card may be submitted with the state application as an attachment.
As a V3 (Virginia Values Veterans) employer VDH Welcomes Veterans to apply!
Supplemental Questions: You may be required to respond to position-specific questions at the end of this application. This information will help us evaluate your credentials and qualifications for the job. Failure to respond to any questions may disqualify you from further consideration.
VDH Welcomes Veterans: We are committed to hiring and retaining Veterans and their families. Equal Opportunity Employer
Contact Information
Name: CraterHR
Phone: N/A
Email: CraterHR@vdh.virginia.gov
In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.
Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.
Each agency within the Commonwealth of Virginia is dedicated to recruiting, supporting, and maintaining a competent and diverse work force. Equal Opportunity Employer
Salary : $44,125 - $46,350
