Environmental Health Scientist
2 weeks ago
POSITION OVERVIEW:
The Environmental Scientist uses the knowledge of public health to protect the public and environment from harm.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :
• Conducts sanitation inspections of eating establishments, public pools, used oil collection centers, landfills, body art establishments, tanning facilities, other commercial facilities and public buildings
• Inspects onsite sewage disposal and water systems to determine compliance with ordinances and laws designed to protect the health and safety of the public
• Coordinating with other agencies and working with the public to improve environmental health
• Assists in processing lab samples and assures equipment is properly maintained.
• Responds to and investigates a wide variety of complaints related to public health
• Conducts public education training related to environmental health
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
• BS in Science, examples: agronomy, biology, botany, chemistry, civil engineering, environmental health, environmental science, geology, microbiology, physics, physiology, sanitary engineering, sustainability studies, or zoology
• Must obtain an Environmental Health Scientist License within one year of employment
IDEAL CANDIDATE:
A Licensed Environmental Health Scientist with a working knowledge of current health codes and other laws, regulations, and guidelines related to environmental health.
