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Title: Environmental Health Associate

Hiring Range: $34,178 - $40,619

Pay Band: 3

Agency: Department of Health

Location: CRATER HQ

Agency Website: www.vdh.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

Consider joining Crater Health District as we foster healthy and resilient communities. This is your opportunity to connect and make a difference in your local community. Serving your community will be rewarding for you and beneficial for Crater. Crater Health District is a part of the Virginia Department of Health.

As an EH paraprofessional, performs EH support work of moderate difficulty,
requiring some independent judgment and knowledge of EH laws and regulations.
Responsibilities include multiple tasks which collectively dominate the position's work
such as: (1) Drafts schematic drawings for water, well and septic system construction
permits; takes field notes or EH Specialist (EHS) field notes and information from plat
and application; develops schematic for the permit package using CAD software. (2)
Completes various permit/certificate packages for EHS review and signature. (3)
Explains permit or certification requirements to others. (4) Performs on-site
monitoring of completed wells in uncomplicated situations; determines compliance of
well location within permitted area and compliance with well constructions
techniques; reporting results to EHS. (5) Monitors sites and collects soil and water
samples in support of the sewage, swimming pool and marina programs. (6) Performs
routine investigations of animal bites, monitors confined animals to observe
conditions, removes animal heads for rabies examination and packages for transport
(7) Transports rabies, soils and food specimens/samples. (8) Performs other routine
environmental investigations of low technical complexity in response to public health
complaints such as : verifying excessive grass height, observing open trash, confirming
the ongoing presence of standing water, etc.

Minimum Qualifications

• Skills in composition of reports, data entry and effective communication
• Proficient in basic computer software programs
• Ability to conduct inspections and investigations in all areas of environmental

health, to work outdoors and perform moderately strenuous physical labor
during all seasons

• Skills in problem solving essential
• Ability to work with diverse cultural backgrounds
• 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 high school and experience in environmental health support

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.

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.

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.

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. VDH employees have a shared Code of Ethics, which can be found in the bottom banner of our website: www.vdh.virginia.gov.

If you have been affected by DHRM Policy 1.30 layoff and possess a valid Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Card) or a Preferential Hiring Form (Blue Card), you must submit the card before the closing date for this position. The Card may be submitted with the state application as an attachment.

As a V3 (Virginia Values Veterans) employer VDH Welcomes Veterans to apply!

Supplemental Questions: You may be required to respond to position-specific questions at the end of this application. This information will help us evaluate your credentials and qualifications for the job. Failure to respond to any questions may disqualify you from further consideration.

VDH Welcomes Veterans: We are committed to hiring and retaining Veterans and their families. Equal Opportunity Employer

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.

Required to participate in district events, meetings, emergency operations, etc. May require work during some weekend &/or evening hours. 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.

Contact Information:

Name: Wanda Bradley

Phone: 804 862-8936

Email: [email protected]

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their Certificate of Disability. If you need to get a Certificate of Disability, use this link: Career Pathways for Individuals with Disabilities, or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155.