Job description
Become apart of a dynamic Environmental Health team and make a difference in the community! The Virginia Beach Health Department is hiring Environmental Health Specialists to perform a variety of duties including inspecting permitted facilities such as restaurants, campgrounds, hotels and motels, recreational pools, marinas, migrant labor camps, body art and massage facilities; performing private well inspections; instructing food safety classes; investigating communicable diseases and general environmental complaints; and rabies investigations and abatement.
This position requires the successful completion of training in VDH’s Food program and to obtain credentials in the VDH Standardized in Food program within 18 months of hire.
Some of our unmatched benefits include:
This position requires the successful completion of training in VDH’s Food program and to obtain credentials in the VDH Standardized in Food program within 18 months of hire.
Some of our unmatched benefits include:
- 12 paid holidays
- Medical, dental, vision and life insurance
- Retirement plans including 401a Cash Match and 457 Deferred Compensation Plan
- Sick, family/personal, and annual leave
- Sickness and disability program
- Employee assistance program and wellness program
- Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness
Minimum Qualifications
- Knowledge in the natural sciences, including environmental health, community health, biology, microbiology, epidemiology & physics.
- Knowledge of environmental law with a demonstrated ability to interpret & apply complex regulations relating to a variety of environmental health problems.
Demonstrated ability to conduct investigations & inspections in assigned areas.
Demonstrated ability to communicate well both orally & in writing; analyze & solve problems; deal effectively with the public concerning inspections, investigations & a variety of health-related issues.
Ability to communicate effectively with the public as well as other internal/external partners and staff.
Demonstrated proficiency in basic computer software programs.
Time management skills necessary in order to meet workload demands.
Ability to influence behavior of foodservice employees/management, provide services in professional, courteous manner, present educational programs to adults; uses a customer-service oriented approach to assignments and works effectively as a team member.
Must be able to complete training in the VDH Food program and be able to obtain credentials in one of the following within 18 months: VDH Standardized in Food.
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.
Preferred Qualifications
- Graduation from college with a degree related to the duties of the position preferred or equivalent experience in environmental health, such as experience gained as an Environmental Health Associate.
- Experience with Food Safety Regulations.
Previous experience in Public Health.
Special Requirements
Employment is contingent upon satisfactory results of a fingerprint based state and federal criminal history background check and the Department of Social Service’s Child Abuse and Neglect Central Registry check, U.S. HHS IG Exclusion List check, employment reference check, and E- Verify. The selected candidate must complete a Statement of Personal Economic Interests as a condition of employment, if applicable (Va. Code § 2.2-3114). Other financial, credit, driving, or other background checks prior to employment may be required for certain positions.
VDH requires all Health-Care Personnel (HCP) to provide documentation of immunization or evidence of immunity to the following: hepatitis B, measles, mumps, rubella, and varicella; a one-time dose of tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis (Tdap) vaccine regardless of the interval since the last dose of tetanus-diphtheria (Td) vaccine was administered (Td or Tdap boosters shall be received every 10 years); and the current year’s seasonal influenza vaccination.
VDH requires all Health-Care Personnel (HCP) to provide documentation of immunization or evidence of immunity to the following: hepatitis B, measles, mumps, rubella, and varicella; a one-time dose of tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis (Tdap) vaccine regardless of the interval since the last dose of tetanus-diphtheria (Td) vaccine was administered (Td or Tdap boosters shall be received every 10 years); and the current year’s seasonal influenza vaccination.
Special Instructions to Applicants
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. As a V3 (Virginia Values
Veterans) organization, VDH honors the Commonwealth’s veteran’s hiring
preference. VDH employees have a shared Code of Ethics, which can be
found in the bottom banner of our website: www.vdh.virginia.gov.
State agencies must provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with
disabilities where appropriate. Applicants requiring reasonable
accommodation for any part of the application process should follow the
instructions in the job opportunity announcement. For any part of the
remaining hiring process, applicants should contact the hiring agency
directly. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be
made on a case-by-case basis.
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. As a V3 (Virginia Values
Veterans) organization, VDH honors the Commonwealth’s veteran’s hiring
preference. VDH employees have a shared Code of Ethics, which can be
found in the bottom banner of our website: www.vdh.virginia.gov.
State agencies must provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with
disabilities where appropriate. Applicants requiring reasonable
accommodation for any part of the application process should follow the
instructions in the job opportunity announcement. For any part of the
remaining hiring process, applicants should contact the hiring agency
directly. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be
made on a case-by-case basis.
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