The City of Norfolk's Department of Public Health is seeking to hire an experienced professional to fill the position of Environmental Health Assistant I. Work involves surveying assigned areas for active and potential environmental nuisances, specifically as they relate to vector control. The incumbent will also be investigating and abating mosquito and rodent problems via source reduction, application of chemicals, and referral of findings for further action. Additionally, the Environmental Health Assistant I submits reports and provides communication with public and other agencies.

Work requires knowledge of a specific vocational, administrative, or technical nature which may be obtained with six months/one year of advanced study or training past the high school equivalency. Junior college, vocational, business, technical, or correspondence schools are likely sources. Appropriate certification may be awarded upon satisfactory completion of advanced study or training.
Six (6) months of experience in enforcement and inspections.
Category 8 pesticide certification is preferred.

• This position requires the ability to work both independently (backyard inspections) and as part of a team (tidal ditching) and the ability to work outdoors in a variety of weather conditions, including mosquito control activities in the summer heat and tidal ditching, which includes navigating marshy terrain wearing hip boots.
• Valid Driver's License required.
• Consideration for an interview is based solely on the information provided within this application. Your responses to the supplemental questions will be reviewed and verified with the information you provide in the body of your application.
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Work Schedule:Flexible. Typically Monday - Friday, 7am to 3:30pm, but with some evening or early morning work (mosquito fogging/control) depending on need.  

Work Location: 2800 Tarrant Street, Norfolk, 23509, Virginia