Position: Environmental Health Specialist I

Department: Health

Work Schedule: 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., M-F

FSLA Status: Non-exempt

To perform this position successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function of the position satisfactorily. The requirements listed in this document are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Wabash county provides reasonable accommodation to complete the application process or perform essential functions of the job, unless those accommodations would present an undue hardship.

Incumbent serves as Environmental Health Specialist I for the Wabash County Health Department, responsible for investigation environmental complaints, conducting on-site inspections, and enforcing federal, state, and local public health and environmental protection laws, rules, and regulations.

Duties:

· Investigate housing/nuisance/sewage complaints in a time frame reflecting the urgency of the complaint and in accordance with 410 IAC 6-8.3.

· Assist in plan review, issue construction permits, and conduct inspections of onsite sewage systems within the timeframes listed in state statute.

· Engage in the inspection and survey of public buildings under IC 16-20-1-22.

· Respond to sanitary complaints at establishments applying tattoos, body piercings, and eyelash extensions and provide recommendations to improve sanitary conditions to protect the public

· Assist in inspections on all retail food establishments timely and professionally, such as new facility plan reviews, routine inspections, follow-up inspections, and foodborne illness complaints.

· Be proficient in risk-based inspection, centered on training provided by IDOH and access to continuing education on risk-based inspection.

· Inspects homes for compliance with Unfit for Human Habitation rules and regulations and orders dwellings condemned and occupants to vacate when necessary.

· Public records requests in accordance with FOIA.

· Maintains accurate and detailed files of all complaints, inspections, and related documents.

· Completes quarterly board reports for local Board of Health.

· This position reports directly to the Director of Environmental Health.

· Other prescribed duties by Director of Environmental Health, Administrative Director, and Health Officer.

Job Requirements:

· High school diploma or GED.

· Combination of training, education, or experience in environmental inspections. Including but not limited to retail food establishments, septic, and sanitary housing.

· Ability to obtain Certified Food Protection Manager certification within six months of employment.

· Ability to obtain Presby and ATL certifications within three months of employment.

· Thorough knowledge of standard policies and practices of the Wabash County Health Department, with the ability to apply appropriate procedures accordingly.

· Ability to read thermometers, temperature gauges.

· Ability to us computer and printer equipment.

· Ability to use fax machine.

· Ability to use copy machine.

· Must have valid driver’s license.

PHYSICAL EFFORT AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Incumbent performs duties in a standard office environment and in the field, including standing/walking at will, walking on uneven terrain, working in extreme temperatures and inclement weather, lifting/carrying objects weighing under 25 pounds, pushing/pulling objects, crouching/kneeling, bending, reaching, driving, close/far vision, color/depth perception, hearing sounds/communication, and handling/grasping/fingering objects. Incumbent works with or near cleaning/sanitizing chemicals and their fumes and odors, in a noisy environment, and in confined areas. Incumbent may be exposed to irate/hostile individuals and have to respond to situations involving potential physical harm to self and others.

Incumbent regularly works weekend hours, occasionally works extended and/or evening hours, and travels out of town, sometimes overnight, for conferences and training seminars.

Incumbent serves on 24-hour call and responds to emergencies from off-duty status.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $46,325.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid jury duty
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to Relocate:

• Wabash, IN 46992: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person