Environmental Health Specialist I - Wabash, United States - Wabash County Government

Description

Position:
Environmental Health Specialist I


Department:
Health

Work

Schedule:
8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., M-F


FSLA Status:
Non-exempt

Incumbent serves as Environmental Health Specialist I for the Wabash County Health Department, responsible for investigation environmental complaints, conducting on-site inspections, and enforcing federal, state, and local public health and environmental protection laws, rules, and regulations.

Duties:

• Investigate housing/nuisance/sewage complaints in a time frame reflecting the urgency of the complaint and in accordance with 410 IAC 68.
• Assist in plan review, issue construction permits, and conduct inspections of onsite sewage systems within the timeframes listed in state statute.
• Engage in the inspection and survey of public buildings under IC
• Assist in inspections on all retail food establishments timely and professionally, such as new facility plan reviews, routine inspections, followup inspections, and foodborne illness complaints.
• Be proficient in riskbased inspection, centered on training provided by IDOH and access to continuing education on riskbased inspection.
• Inspects homes for compliance with Unfit for Human Habitation rules and regulations and orders dwellings condemned and occupants to vacate when necessary.
• Public records requests in accordance with FOIA.
• Maintains accurate and detailed files of all complaints, inspections, and related documents.
• Completes quarterly board reports for local Board of Health.
• This position reports directly to the Director of Environmental Health.
• Other prescribed duties by Director of Environmental Health, Administrative Director, and Health Officer.

Job Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED.
• Combination of training, education, or experience in environmental inspections. Including but not limited to retail food establishments, septic, and sanitary housing.
• Ability to obtain Certified Food Protection Manager certification within six months of employment.
• Ability to obtain Presby and ATL certifications within three months of employment.
• Ability to read thermometers, temperature gauges.
• Ability to us computer and printer equipment.
• Ability to use fax machine.
• Ability to use copy machine.
• Must have valid driver's license.

PHYSICAL EFFORT AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Incumbent performs duties in a standard office environment and in the field, including standing/walking at will, walking on uneven terrain, working in extreme temperatures and inclement weather, lifting/carrying objects weighing under 25 pounds, pushing/pulling objects, crouching/kneeling, bending, reaching, driving, close/far vision, color/depth perception, hearing sounds/communication, and handling/grasping/fingering objects.

Incumbent works with or near cleaning/sanitizing chemicals and their fumes and odors, in a noisy environment, and in confined areas.

Incumbent may be exposed to irate/hostile individuals and have to respond to situations involving potential physical harm to self and others.

Incumbent regularly works weekend hours, occasionally works extended and/or evening hours, and travels out of town, sometimes overnight, for conferences and training seminars.

Incumbent serves on 24-hour call and responds to emergencies from off-duty status.


Pay:
$46,325.00 per year


Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid jury duty
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to Relocate:

• Wabash, IN 46992: Relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location:
In person