JOB
Arlington County's Department of Human Services (DHS) is seeking an Environmental Health Specialist to perform regulatory inspections in licensed food establishments, water recreational facilities (pools and spas) and hotels to protect and promote public health in the community by preventing the spread of disease transmitted by food, water, animals, insects, and environmental hazards. This Specialist works within the Public Health Division of the Department of Human Services (DHS) and collaborates with other agencies to assess and address public health risks and assure compliance.To learn more about Environmental Health, Click hereSpecific duties include: Inspecting licensed food establishments, water recreation facilities (pools and spas), and hotels for adherence to local, state, and federal regulations, and documenting findings utilizing MS Office and local/state databases;Utilizing the formal steps and documentation of enforcement as defined by Code to assure due process;Responding to citizen concerns regarding licensed establishments;Conducting formal Plan Reviews of food service, pools/spas, and hotels to assure compliance with Code;Providing guidance and interpretation to the public and/or specific agencies or managers concerning public health standards or risks and related environmental health topics;Participating in Public Health Response trainings and exercises to maintain readiness to respond to emergencies and outbreaks;Participating in community outreach events and inspecting temporary food vendors at special events; andParticipating in suspected food borne illness outbreak investigations.Arlington County DHS is committed to delivering client services in an effective, equitable, respectful, and trauma-informed manner. Our staff is dedicated to ensuring our clients are approached, engaged and cared for in ways that demonstrate competency, sensitivity and awareness of factors which impact the client experience including but not limited to: cultural identity, gender, racial, and ethnic diversity, religious/spiritual ascription, physical capability, cognitive and literacy levels, sexual orientation, and linguistic needs.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Minimum: Bachelor's degree in Environmental Health, Public Health or a directly related Natural Science area such as Biology or Chemistry; andSome experience in environmental health inspection work.Substitution: Additional professional environmental health inspection experience may be substituted for the education requirement on a year-for-year basis.Desirables: Preference may be given to candidates with a Master's degree in environmental health and/or one or more of the following: VDH Standardized Food Environmental Health Specialist;Experience in food service protection work;Current Registration as an Environmental Health Specialist (REHS) by the National Environmental Health Association;Certified Professional - Food Safety (CP-FS); and/orCertified Pool Operator (CPO).
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
The pay ranges listed above are effective June 30, 2024.Work Hours: Core hours are from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday with some telework opportunities with supervisor approval. Depending on need, work schedule may be extended beyond normal work hours. Seasonal weekend work is required. This employee may be asked to respond to calls on nights and weekends with compensation.The official title for this position is Environmental Health Specialist I.Your responses to the supplemental questionnaire are considered part of the selection process and are required for this position. Please do not give "see resume" as a response to the questions. Incomplete applications will not be considered.#LI-Hybrid