JOB
Environmental Health Specialists in the Water and Sewage Division are responsible for conducting environmental health assessments, complaint investigations, inspections, and enforcement activities for several environmental health programs. These programs include individual sewage disposal systems, individual water supplies, and other related environmental health programs.
This is an Essential Employee position. Essential employees are obligated to report to work as scheduled or remain at work during emergencies.
A criminal background check is required.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Essential Duties, Tasks and Accountabilities:
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Perform site inspections and investigations.
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Prepare, distribute, and maintain records of inspections and investigations.
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Enforce regulations and complete enforcement actions.
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Review architectural and engineering plans and specifications.
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Provide administrative assistance to supervisor.
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Maintain a professional public image.
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Communicate with municipal officials.
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Educate the public on regulatory, technical, and program services.
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Train and assist new staff during development.
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Perform other duties, tasks and special projects, as required.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Computer Skills:
To perform this job successfully, an individual should have:
Basic to intermediate Microsoft Word skills
Basic to intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Access databases
Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel skills
Basic Microsoft PowerPoint skills
Basic to intermediate Microsoft Outlook skills (Email and Calendar)
Basic Internet skills
General knowledge and basic skill with ArcView
Physical Demands:
While performing the duties of this position, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, reach above shoulder height, climb stairs, drive a vehicle during working hours, and talk or hear. Occasionally, the employee will need to sit; work with arms above shoulders; bend at the waist; kneel, stoop crouch or squat; lift or carry items; and taste or smell. On rare occasions, the employee will need to crawl, climb ladders, push items, twist or rotate at the waist, and work with an uncommon level of noise.
The special vision requirements listed for this position are:
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Close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less).
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Color vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors).
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Ability to adjust focus of the eye to bring an object into sharp focus.
Work Environment:
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The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate.
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Outdoor work is performed in a variety of environmental conditions.
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Travel is conducted in a personal vehicle.
Other:
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Ability to work extended hours, as necessary.
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This position requires professionalism.
Confidentiality is crucial to this position.
