Public Health Environmental Health Specialist-In-Training (Vacancies)
Company: City of Columbus
Location: Columbus
Posted on: May 28, 2023
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Public Health Environmental Health Specialist-In-Training
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Public Health Environmental Health Specialist-In-Training
(Vacancies)
Salary
$21.29 - $29.26 Hourly
Location
Varies by position
Job Type
Full-time
Job Number
23-1831-V3
Department
50 Columbus Public Health
Division
Health
Opening Date
05/24/2023
Closing Date
6/26/2023 11:59 PM Eastern
Description
Benefits
Definition
This full-time position will be responsible for completing assigned
work to prevent human injury and illness by identifying and
evaluating environmental sources and hazardous agents and by
limiting exposures to hazardous physical, chemical, and biological
agents in air, water, soil, food, and other environmental media or
settings that may adversely affect human health. This position is
primarily responsible for healthy homes-related assessments,
including lead hazards risk assessment and public health lead
investigations; school environment and food protection inspections;
and appropriate code enforcement, but may be asked to assess or
inspect other facilities which fall under the definition of the
practice of environmental health at the City of Columbus
Environmental Health Division.
Preferred Experience and Training:
Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Health or other science
field;
Prior experience in a customer-service field, environmental health,
or public health is preferred;
The ideal candidate must excel in assessing and mitigating risks,
conflict resolution, have strong technical writing skills, and have
strong communication skills.
NOTE: This position can be filled with either a PH Environmental
Health Specialist in Training or a PH Environmental Health
Specialist I.
Under general supervision of a Registered Environmental Health
Specialist, is responsible for making inspections for the purpose
of enforcing public and environmental health regulations; performs
related duties as required.
Examples of Work
(Any one position may not include all of the duties listed, nor do
the examples cover all of the duties that may be performed.)
Conducts routine on-site inspections of restaurants, food
establishments, residential property, schools, swimming pools,
vending commissaries, recreational areas, landfills, licensed
compost facilities, and commercial enterprises to determine
compliance with laws and regulations governing environmental health
requirements;
Conducts routine on-site inspections of mechanical water and
wastewater disposal systems for conformance to laws and regulations
governing environmental health requirements;
Interprets regulations, recommends changes in procedures, and
issues orders for correcting deficiencies and violations to
responsible parties;
Investigates rodent and insect infestations and reports conditions
found;
Investigates complaints and makes special studies of environmental
hazards throughout the City, and prepares reports of conditions
found and recommends corrective actions;
Conducts routine inspections and investigates complaints of body
art facilities;
Conducts inspections and investigations for presence of lead or
lead poisoning in coordination with the Center for Disease Control
and Housing and Urban Development;
Conducts lead poisoning/risk reduction education programs for
homeowners, parents, and health care professionals;
Conducts interventions for homeowners to identify the presence of
asthma triggers including mold and chemicals, as well as other
general safety concerns;
Utilizes GIS software and equipment to route and operate the
truck-mounted fogging equipment that monitors ratio combinations of
insecticides; completes and maintains accurate records;
Provides education and consultation and investigates complaints
regarding hazardous or infectious waste disposal;
Inspects infectious waste generators/treatment facilities to ensure
compliance with applicable regulations;
Maintains records of conditions found and recommendations made on
each inspection;
Attends training classes in approved inspection methods;
Attends staff conferences for instruction in the proper
interpretation of departmental policies and objectives;
May give testimony in court;
May communicate with individuals who have limited English language
skills.
Minimum Qualifications
Possession of a valid State of Ohio certificate as an Environmental
Health Specialist-In-Training.
Possession of a valid motor vehicle operator's license.
Positions allocated to this classification may require
conversational proficiency in a language or languages other than
English.
SPECIAL NOTE:
Section 4736.15 of the Ohio Revised Code permits an Environmental
Health Specialist-In-Training, under the supervision of a
Registered Environmental Health Specialist, to engage in the
practice of environmental health for a period not to exceed five
(5) years.
Test/Job Contact Information
Recruitment #: 23-1831-V3
Employment Type: Full-Time (Regular)
Should you have questions regarding this vacancy, please
contact:
Alisha Ardolino
Columbus Department of Public Health
290 Parsons Ave.
Columbus, Ohio 43215
P: (614) 645-6046
E: aaardolino@columbus.gov
The City of Columbus is an Equal Opportunity Employer
The City of Columbus seeks to promote compensation strategies that
maximize the recruitment, performance, development, and retention
of quality employees in support of the City's Covenant and
strategic plan. In addition to a competitive pay plan, the City
offers a comprehensive benefits program that includes the
following:
Medical
Dental
Vision
Short-term Disability
Life Insurance
Wellness Program
Tuition Reimbursement
Specifics about these benefit opportunities and eligibility can be
discussed with one of the City's human resources professionals at
the time of your interview or by contacting the Department of Human
Resources, Labor Relations Office at (614)645-7206 for further
information.
Agency
City of Columbus
Address
77 N. Front Street, Suite 330
Columbus, Ohio, 43215
Phone
(614) 645-8300
Website
http://www.columbus.gov/civilservice
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