JOB
Work as a Registered Environmental Health Specialist in On-Site Waste Water Section and the Well Section. Also, complaint investigations.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions. EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
80% - On-site Wastewater Section
Make on-site evaluations to determine the location for on-site wastewater systems. Assure compliance with state laws, rules and regulations related to on-site wastewater. Accurately, timely and completely design septic systems and issue Improvement Permits and Authorization To Construct permits. Make final inspections of installed septic systems and issue Operations Permits in a timely manner. Investigate complaints of malfunctioning septic systems and issue Notice of Violations when necessary. Educate property owner of septic maintenance. Obtain second opinions related to difficult site limitations by the EH Supervisor III or the Regional REHS.
15% - Private Well Program
Make on-site evaluations for the location of private drinking water wells. Assure compliance with the state laws, rules and regulations. Accurately and timely issue well permits. Make on-site inspections of grouting procedures, well head inspections and water sampling collection. Ensuring all paperwork is obtained and filled out to complete the sampling procedure and deliver samples for courier. Issue COC’s for wells once all reports and well logs have been received.
5% - Other
Participating in Public Health Preparedness functions as assigned, attend training and seminars as required and professional development. Other duties as assigned.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION This work requires the occasional exertion of up to 10-15 pounds of force; work regularly requires speaking or hearing, using hands to finger, frequently requires sitting and occasionally requires standing; work has standard vision requirements; vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels; work requires preparing and analyzing written or computer data, operating machines and observing general surroundings and activities; work occasionally requires exposure to fumes or airborne particles, exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals, exposure to vibration and exposure to bloodborne pathogens and may be required to wear specialized personal protective equipment; work is generally in a moderately noisy location (e.g. business office, light traffic).
