Community Health Planner 1

Position Posting

Position: Community Health Planner 1

Position Status: Full-time

Salary Range: Pay grade starts at $25.91/hour. Salary will be reflective of education, credentials, and experience.

Scope: Accountable for assessing and strengthening the skills of the Environmental team. Oversees the development and implantation of Environmental strategic planning and workforce development while conducting REHS duties in various Environmental Health programs. 

Essential Duties (including, but not limited to):

• Assist staff with a program evaluation process
• Conduct research, collect data and perform data analysis to assist ZMCHD in program and policy development
• Coordinate training programs to build planning, policy development, and health outcome awareness within ZMCHD and throughout Muskingum County
• Contribute to creation and completion of specific performance objectives in personal work plan which links to the ZMCHD strategic plan.
• Conduct on-site inspections of food service operations, vending machines sites, schools, cafeterias, swimming pools and spas for health and safety issues and/or concerns
• Evaluate lay outs for sewage disposal systems for new constructions or existing homes
• Inspect sewage system installations to determine compliance with acceptable practice
• Issue, approve or disapprove water system permits
• Inspect water well construction for compliance with regulations
• Obtain water samples for laboratory testing
• Certify existing water wells and sewage systems prior to real estate transfers
• Conduct animal bite investigations and inspections
• Prepare specimens for Ohio Department of Health rabies laboratory
• Enforce state laws regarding quarantine and vaccination requirements
• Investigate local nuisance and solid waste complaints
• Communicate with environmental, commercial and private organizations regarding environmental health issues
• Communicate with general public and industry to explain agency rules and procedures, aid applicants in the process of applying for public health permits, and provide technical assistance in preparation of reports for issuance of permits
• Conduct environmental programs including mosquito control and summer food program
• Prepare reports for court action
• Prepare inspection reports and other correspondence for distribution
• Demonstrate the Values outlined in the ZMCHD Strategic Plan:
• Work Together: We engage with our community to establish common goals and achieve desired results
• Help Others: We are helpful, adaptive, and take pride in providing excellent service 
• Do The Right Thing: We are fair, honest, ethical, and accountable.
• Improve: We continually look for ways to improve our efficiency and effectiveness
• Respect: We accept diversity and practice kindness
• Help in the promotional efforts for ZMCHD programs and activities, both internal and external. This includes attending health fairs and special events, preparing displays for events, developing educational materials and working with the ZMCHD PIO and media.
• Support and participate in quality improvement activities.
• Adhere to ZMCHD policies and procedures. Practices dependable attendance habits.
• Represent the department and agency favorably to the public. Adheres to the adopted ZMCHD customer service standards.
• Ensure compliance with standards, laws, and regulations as promulgated by regulatory agencies such as OSHA, Federal and State government.
• Ensure compliance and works toward the mission of ZMCHD.
• Maintain and improve knowledge and skills through participation in meetings, trainings, seminars, and in-service trainings.
• Additional duties as assigned or requested.

Minimum Qualifications: An appropriate combination of education, training, course work, and experience may qualify an applicant to demonstrate required knowledge, skills, and abilities.  An example of an acceptable qualification is:

• High school diploma or GED
• Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Science, Public Health, or other related field of study as approved by the credentialing board of sanitarian registration
• Quality improvement, lean six sigma, and project management experience preferred
• Preferred experience in project management, research, data analysis, information management, group facilitation and training, partnership building, and public speaking
• Valid driver’s license with access to reliable transportation
• Non-tobacco user

Zanesville-Muskingum Co. Health Department is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Equal Opportunity Provider.

Salary : $26 - $36