Title: Environmental Health Associate

State Role Title: Direct Service Associate III

Hiring Range: $15.33 - $18.00

Pay Band: 3

Agency: Virginia Department of Health

Location: THREE RIVERS-MIDDLESEX

Agency Website: https://www.vdh.virginia.gov/

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

Join the Virginia Department of Health efforts in becoming the healthiest state in the nation. VDH, Three Rivers Health District has the perfect employment opportunity just for you! This recruitment is to fill a part-time Environmental Health Associate (EHA) role within our Environmental Health program and is based out of our Middlesex County Health Department.

As an EHA, this position performs EH support work requiring some independent judgment and knowledge of EH laws and regulations. Responsibilities may include drafting schematic drawings for water, well and septic system construction permits; takes field notes and information from the plat and application to develop schematics for the permit package using CAD software. The incumbent will complete various permit/certificate packages for the EH Specialists to review and sign. May review and explain permit or certification requirements to property owners/builders. Will perform on-site monitoring of completed wells and the compliance of the well location; will collaborate with the EHS personnel with reporting results. The EHA will monitor sites and collect soil and water samples in support of the sewage, swimming pool and marina programs and will also perform routine investigations of animal bites, monitors confined animals to observe conditions, may be required to remove animal heads for rabies examination and properly packages it for transport. This position will be primary for transports of rabies, soils and food specimens/samples and will perform other routine environmental investigations of low technical complexity in response to public health complaints such as : verifying excessive grass height, observing open trash, confirming the ongoing presence of standing water, etc..

The Three Rivers Health District is a 10-county district of health departments covering the Middle Peninsula and Northern Neck areas of the Commonwealth. The District serves the citizens of these localities preventing illness, promoting healthy lifestyles, and protecting the environment. As part of VDH, this position is a part-time state position with no health benefits or paid time off. This position will be responsible for traveling and working as necessary within reason, throughout the 10-county district, based on business need. Typical work hours are between the hours of 8:00 am and 4:30 pm Monday through Friday working an average of 29 hours per week within those time frames. A valid State Driver's license is required to operate a state vehicle or if operating a personal vehicle while conducting business on behalf of the agency. Required travel within the district with an agency vehicle when available or a personal vehicle (mileage reimbursement eligible) may be required.

This is a RESTRICTED POSITION which is solely funded by the Infrastructure Grant. The availability of funding is through June 2027. Renewal and continuation of funding is contingent on the continued availability of grant funds.

Minimum Qualifications

Experience developing reports, gathering data and information for analysis, and keying data into the software database for reporting
Experienced providing effective communication both orally and written; excellent customer service skillset
Experience in basic computer software programs such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Office
Experience in problem solving
A valid State Driver's License is required to operate a state vehicle or if operating a personal vehicle while conducting business on behalf of the agency

Additional Considerations

Experience in environmental health support
Ability to conduct inspections and investigations in all areas of environmental health
Ability to work with diverse cultural backgrounds
CAD software experience

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.

Contact Information

Name: Amanda Greene

Phone: 804-758-2381

Email: amanda.greene@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.