Environmental Health Aide

Environmental Health Specialist

Under general supervision, performs administrative and technical work of moderate difficulty in the environmental health field; performs related work as assigned.

(Essential function, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following tasks, knowledge, skills and other characteristics. This list of tasks is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY, and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions in this class.)

• Inspects, investigates and responds to complaints of unhealthy establishments for compliance with applicable legal codes governing sanitary conditions.
• Recommends enforcement measures to a supervisor.
• Secures compliance with pertinent regulations by promotion, education and enforcement.
• Receives complaints, inquiries regarding details, records data and makes a report for follow up purposes.
• Issues violation notices to perpetrators and temporary permits when health requirements are established.
• Documents visits and findings; maintains files; prepares and presents reports on investigations, inspections and recommendations; submits any necessary report to the state and federal agencies responsible for public health and vector control.
• Completes forms, files, sorts documents, make phone calls and performs other general office duties.
• Attends staff meetings and professional development meetings.

Knowledge of diseases, their symptoms and causes and associated health regulations.

Knowledge of environmental surroundings giving rise to disease such as plants and animals.

Knowledge of computers and their applications to disease control and education.

Skill in collecting samples for inspection and submission to a laboratory.

Skill in gathering, analyzing and evaluating facts and evidence.

Skill in determining priorities and screening out nuisance complaints.

Skill in operating a computer and tracking/reporting software for inspections and results.

Knowledge of applicable laws, rules and ordinances.

Knowledge of preparation and processing of use permit applications.

Skill in preparing detailed and accurate records for use in legal procedures.

High School diploma or G.E.D.; Three years' experience in environmental health preferred; equivalent combination of education, training and experience; AND a valid driver's license.