Environmental Health Specialist

Under the direction of the Health Officer, the Environmental Health Specialist is responsible for providing environmental health services within Sullivan County.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

· Answers telephone and greets office visitors, providing information and assistance, taking messages, and/or transferring/directing to appropriate individual or department

· Pollution control including onsite sewage system permitting, inspection, and education

· Vector control program oversight and administration

· Education of community regarding environmental health including but not limited to on-site sewage rules, lead exposure prevention, vector-borne disease prevention, food-borne illness, best food practices, and food plan reviews to meet compliance with the Indiana Food Code

· Food protection including food establishment permitting, inspection, and education

· Performs or coordinates lead environmental assessments and site inspections

· Coordinates office training with Indiana State Department of Health and other resources

· Participates in local emergency planning and disaster preparedness and response

· Swimming pool/spa inspections and complaints

· Responds to tattoo, body piercing, and eyelash extension complaints and performs inspections

· Education of community regarding public health

· Performs all other duties as assigned

REQUIREMENTS:

· Public health training and experience

· Bachelor of Science degree in environmental science or public health preferred

· Knowledge of building codes and construction experience

· Education in building codes or public environmental health

· Valid driver’s license and transportation availability to perform job duties

· Good interpersonal communication skills

· Ability to complete duties in a timely manner

· Computer skills, database experience and accurate data entry skills required

PERSONAL WORK RELATIONSHIPS:

The Environmental Health Specialist works with other county employees, political groups, the Indiana Department of Health and the general public when providing environmental health services to prevent and/or respond to environmental concerns within the community.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

The Environmental Health Specialist is exposed to health and physical concerns normally associated with environmental health for the general public, on-site sewage projects, and retail food establishments including lifting up to forty pounds, bending, kneeling, and sewage.

Expected hours: 28.0 – 40.0 per week

Work Location: In person