Environmental Health Technical Specialist #NF012

Title: Environmental Health Technical Specialist

State Role Title: Environmental Specialist I #NF012

Hiring Range: $64,000 - $72,000

Pay Band: 4

Agency: Virginia Department of Health

Location: NORFOLK HQ

Agency Website: www.vdh.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: Agency Employee Only - A

Bold and catalytic, the Norfolk Department of Public Health (NDPH) is transforming the health landscape of our community through groundbreaking initiatives and strategic partnerships. We are committed to fostering a culture of radical collaboration, excellence, inclusivity, and resilience. We believe that our employees are our greatest asset, and we are dedicated to providing a supportive and dynamic work environment where your skills and passion can make a catalytic impact. If you are ready to contribute to meaningful change and be part of a forward-thinking organization, NDPH is the place for you.

Job Duties

The Norfolk Health District is seeking a Environmental Health Technical Specialist (DSO) who will serve as environmental health technical leader, mentor, and subject matter expert as an advanced practitioner for the District in one or more EH programs such as food safety, onsite soils evaluation, and grade A milk. The incumbent will perform complex environmental health functions; provide consultations and trainings to staff; assist in conducting trainings; and may provide formal input into performance evaluations of staff.

Must complete training within 24 months and obtain one of the following certifications: VDH Certified Milk Sanitation Officer, VDH Certified Food Safety District Standardization Officer (DSO), VDH Certified Onsite Sewage System Technical Specialist.

The Virginia Department of Health offers 12 paid holidays, medical, dental, vision and life insurance, retirement plans (including 401a Cash Match and 457 Deferred Compensation Plan) as well as sick, family/personal, and annual leave.

Minimum Qualifications

• Considerable knowledge of environmental health principles and practices related to the assigned program(s).

• Knowledge of microbiology and epidemiology as related to communicable disease.

• Skill in evaluating the operation of assigned program area(s) and applying laws, regulations, and policies.

• Skilled in proper use of instruments and equipment required for testing related to the assigned program area(s).

• Ability to interpret, apply, and enforce laws, regulations and policies governing environmental health.

• Ability to explain and interpret detailed and complex rules and regulations.

• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.

• Ability to train and mentor program staff.

• Must be able to complete training within 24 months and obtain one of the following certifications: VDH Certified Milk Sanitation Officer,  VDH Certified Food Safety District Standardization Officer (DSO), VDH Certified Onsite Sewage System Technical Specialist.

Additional Considerations

• Experience related to the area of environmental health specialization (food safety).

• Prior experience training and mentoring staff preferred.

• Previous teaching in food safety preferred.

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

VDH accepts only on-line applications. Faxed, mailed, or e-mailed applications will not be considered. Applications are accepted until 11:55 p.m. on the job closing date. Applications and/or resumes should include relevant work history which indicates your qualifications for this position.
Employment is contingent upon satisfactory results of a state and federal criminal history background check and the Department of Social Service’s Child Abuse and Neglect Central Registry check, U.S. HHSIG Exclusion List check, employment reference check and E-Verify. Other financial, credit, driving, background checks or completion of Statement of Economic Interests may be required for certain positions.

It is the policy of the Commonwealth and VDH that all aspects of human resource management be conducted without regard to race (or