ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH TRAINER - 40011000

Durham County Government employs approximately 1,900 employees that work towards providing needed services throughout the community. With a wide array of services, Durham County Government is at the heart of a rapidly growing and diverse area offering residents, employees and visitors exciting opportunities to live, work, grow and play. For more information about Durham County Government, visit www.dconc.gov.

 

DEPARTMENT:       

PUBLIC HEALTH

DATE POSTED:            

OCTOBER 9, 2024

CLOSING DATE:           

OPEN UNTIL FILLED

SALARY RANGE:

$58,135.00 - $98,759.00

POSITION NUMBER:            

400011000

JOB TYPE:

FULL-TIME

 

 

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

 

The primary responsibility of the organizational unit is to protect public health through education, surveillance, consulting, inspection, and enforcement of local and state environmental health laws and regulations as they relate to institutions, foodservice establishments, and lodging establishments.

 

 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

 

The functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this position. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the position as necessary.

 

• Provides project management and/or technical assistance for complex projects.
• Plans and manages special, complex projects, ensuring compliance with state rules and local regulations and ordinances.
• Serves as a subject matter expert for other departmental staff for the food, lodging, institutions, childcare, and tattoo programs.
• Consults with operators to ensure compliance and understanding of complex regulatory updates and requirements.
• Advises and updates section supervisors regarding significant situations found to be in non-compliance with applicable state rules and statutes.
• Advises and updates section supervisors regarding significant personnel or other relevant issues related to regulated facilities.
• Performs routine regulatory activities including inspections and evaluations; initiates and supports enforcement actions.
• Serves on departmental committees and task forces as assigned.
• Prepares reports on significant issues for inclusion in the Health Director’s monthly Board of Health report.
• Assess program data and trends; anticipate future impact to the program.
• Performs related tasks as assigned.

 

 

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

 

• Knowledge of available resources and organizations and the ability to coordinate those resources.
• Thorough knowledge of the North Carolina Food Code and rules related to inspections.
• Ability to interpret and apply rules to a high standard and communicate those interpretations to the se