What are the responsibilities and job description for the Environmental Health Specialist position at moore county?
JOB
Advertisement Flyer FOOD AND LODGING DIVISION: Performs professional environmental health work in the promotion of public health through education, surveillance, consultation, inspection, and enforcement of state, local, and federal environmental health laws and regulations. Functions as a specialist with the Food and Lodging Division of the Environmental Health Office. Work is performed under the regular supervision of the Environmental Health Supervisor I.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
- Working knowledge of environmental health laws, rules, and procedures, as well as a complete understanding of the concepts of public health law
• Practical knowledge of microbiology, chemistry, food science, epidemiology, and basic engineering technology as applied to environmental health practices
• General knowledge of community resources
• Working knowledge of the responsibilities of other agencies involved in environmental health work
• Working knowledge of the interrelationship between socio-economic factors and environmental health concerns
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
- Must possess and maintain a valid North Carolina driver's license.
• Must be eligible to meet the requirements for registration or license as an Environmental Health Specialist as outlined in Article 4, Chapter 90A of the NC General Statutes