Description
Primarily involved in educating the public on environmental matters, inspecting, advising on the correction of environmental problems, enforcing State and local laws relating to the environment with respect to restaurants and other food handling establishments, sewage treatment and disposal systems, swimming pools, summer camps, residential care facilities, lodging places, hospitals, nursing and rest homes, educational institutions, private, public and religious schools, child day care facilities, meat markets, public and private water supplies, jails, migrant labor, and lead poisoning
DUTIES
- Professional environmental health work involving the promotion of public health through education, surveillance, consultation, inspection, and enforcement of State, Local, and Federal environmental health laws and regulations. General supervision is received from the Director of Health and Human Services who reviews work through periodic conferences and evaluations of reports submitted.
- Inspects existing septic tank installations and potential septic tank sites in complying with State and County regulations; analyzes efficiency of existing installations; analyzes efficiency of potential installations through site and soil analysis; inspects new installations for proper compliance with State and County regulations; recommends approval or disapproval of existing, potential, or newly installed septic tanks in complying with State and County regulations.
- Investigates complaints relating to septic systems, wells, mosquitoes, insect and rodent infestations, odors and any other related complaints; confers with parties involved to solve or eliminate the problem and follows up on actions taken.
- Investigates problems concerning faulty well water supplies; assesses the problems in complying with State and County regulations; collects well water samples for bacterial and/or chemical analysis; relays findings and correctional instructions to parties involved after return of findings from the State.
- Inspects and classifies migrant labor camps, local confinement facilities, foster homes, and day care facilities for other governmental agencies.
- Conducts lead investigations for children under the age of six to determine lead hazards in environments such as their homes, daycare, and supplemental addresses; assesses lead hazards in buildings built before 1978 that are proposed for use as childcare facilities.
- Gives presentations to organizations in the community concerning environmental health issues; attends career days and health fairs in order to provide education and information concerning environmental health issues.
- Performs re-inspections and site visits on food and lodging and child care facilities.
- Preforms related duties as assigned. Duties may also include Preparedness activities/directives as assigned by Supervisor, Director of Nursing or Health Director.
Knowledge, Skills And Abilities
- Thorough knowledge of the geographical makeup of the County.
- Thorough knowledge of environmental health laws, rules and procedures.
- Thorough knowledge of microbiology, biology, chemistry, food science, epidemiology, soil science, etc.
- Thorough knowledge of sanitary food handling procedures and food-borne illnesses.
- Thorough knowledge of biological and environmental chemistry as they apply to environmental health programs being administered.
- Ability to read, analyze, and interpret engineering plans and drawings concerning construction and installation of septic systems and well placements.
- Ability to analyze and comprehend a wide variety of technical and administrative regulations, records, and reports.
- Ability to exercise sound judgment and deal tactfully with a wide range of public contacts while enforcing public health laws and regulations.
- Ability to independently plan and schedule work activities.
- Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with relevant publics.
Education And Experience Requirements
Master's Degree or Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in Environmental Health from a program which is accredited by the National Accreditation Council for Environmental Health Curricula of the National Environmental Health Association and one year experience in environmental health; or a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university with a minimum of 30 semester hours of course work in the physical or biological sciences and two years of experience in environmental health.
Special Requirements
Must possess a valid driver's license. Approval for registration as a Sanitarian or Environmental Health Specialist or registration as a Sanitarian or Environmental Health Specialist by the North Carolina Board of Environmental Health Specialist Examiners prior to employment.
This classification specification has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to perform the job. Bladen County reserves the right to assign or otherwise modify the duties assigned to this classification.
BLADEN COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY /AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER
Bladen County prides itself on having a competitive, productive workforce. For our full time employees Bladen County offers a wide range of benefits, including healthcare, supplemental plans and retirement programs and (12) twelve paid holidays.
Health
We offer the NC State Health Plan. The provider is Aetna Medical Insurance. Employee has the option to elect to purchase 80/20 or 70/30 plan.
Voluntary Plans
Employees may choose from a variety of plans arranged through Sun Life, Mutual of Omaha and Aflac. These include Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity plans, Dental, and Vision plans. In addition we offer Short-term disability and FSA (Flex Spending Account).
Life Insurance
The County provides $10,000 Basic Life insurance for employees. An employee may choose to purchase additional voluntary term life insurance.
Retirement
We participate on the N.C. Local Government Employees' Retirement System. Employees are required to contribute 6% of gross wages toward their account.
401(k) and 457 are supplemental retirement plans administered by Prudential.
Vacation Leave
Employees accrue annual leave monthly and may use accrued leave upon approval after the probationary period is completed. Years of service transferred from eligible NC Governmental Agencies (written documentation required) and the employee’s work schedule are used to determine the rate of earning.
Petty Leave
Employees earn fourteen (14) hours per calendar year. May use in increments of 15 minutes. Leave is pro-rated based as of date of hire in the first calendar year of employment. Petty leave must be used within the calendar year.
Longevity Pay
The County offers longevity pay to employees with 5 years of continuous service.
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This position requires the ability to work during natural disaster events like hurricanes or snow storms? Are you willing to accept these working conditions?
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Do you have a Valid North Carolina Driver's License?