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Environmental Public Health Specialist

4 months ago

Columbia, United States City of Columbia, MO Full time

Posting Number 3513P Position Title Environmental Public Health Specialist Department Public Health & Human Services Job Code 07201 FLSA Status Non-Exempt Union Code/Affiliation Unrepresented Division ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH Job Description Summary

The purpose of this job is to promote public health by conducting inspections to monitor and enforce state and local ordinances for various establishments and facilities; provides education of environmental public health laws and ordinances.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities - The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by employees in this job. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description

* Conducts field inspections and responds to complaints involving food establishments, onsite wastewater system construction, swimming pools, licensed childcare facilities, and/or lodging facilities. Ascertains and monitors compliance with state and local regulations, assesses and interprets risk to public health, and provides consultation and recommendations for interventions and best practices.
* Issues written violation reports and notifications of hearings; prepares information packets for abatements; prepares and obtains written search warrants via the Boone County Prosecutor's office.
* Responds to environmental and public health emergencies.
* Provides administrative public health support.
* Teaches training class and provides one-on-one teaching scenarios during inspections and interactions with the public. Delivers presentations to community organizations and stakeholders.
* Participates in epidemiological investigations.
* Regular attendance is a necessary and essential function.
* Performs other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

* No supervisory authority. Work may require providing guidance and training to others.

Human Collaboration and Job Impact - This area describes the personal interaction with others outside direct reporting relationships as well as the impact the job has on organization, the department or unit objectives, the output of services, or employee or public satisfaction

* Interactions may result in decisions regarding implementation of policies. Contact may involve support of controversial positions or the negotiation of sensitive issues or important presentations. Contacts may involve stressful, negative interactions with the public requiring high levels of tact and the ability to respond to aggressive interpersonal interactions.
* Interactions have significant impact on the organization in terms of time, money, or public/employee relations.

Fiscal Responsibility

* Position has no fiscal responsibility.

Education and Experience - An equivalent combination of education, training and experience will be considered

Education and Experience

* Bachelor's Degree in Science, Environmental Science, Biology or related field with a minimum of 30 credit hours in science-related courses.
* year of experience in public heath, health science, environmental science, or related field preferred.

Licenses or Certifications

* Valid driver's license.
* Certified Pesticide Applicator within 6 months of hire.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities which may be representative, but not all-inclusive of those commonly associated with this position

Knowledge of:

* Relevant laws and regulations pertaining to state and local public health codes and ordinances.
* Principles of epidemiology, microbiology, and general laboratory practices relating to the standard testing and analysis of food products and environmental hazards.
* Common business software applications such as Microsoft Office.
* Basic business English usage, including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.

Skill in:

* Communicating verbally and in writing to meet the needs of the audience.
* Applying active listening and asking questions for understanding.
* Compile, organize, interpret, and communicate data and results concisely.

Ability to:

* Handle difficult and stressful situations with professional composure and maintain effective interpersonal relationships.
* Prioritize and manage time effectively.
* Exercise sound judgment in making critical decisions.
* Create and conduct presentations and training sessions.
* Regularly use a computer, software, phone and related office equipment.
* To work on-call and respond to emergencies and events outside of normal operating hours.
* Focus on tasks.

Work Environment - Environmental or atmospheric conditions commonly associated with the performance of the functions of this job

Work Environment

* Office or similar indoor environment - Frequently/often
* Outdoor environment - Frequently/often
* Street environment (near moving traffic) - Frequently/often
* Construction Site - Frequently/often
* Vehicle - Frequently/often
* Warehouse environment - Sometimes
* Right of way environment - Sometimes

Exposures

* Individuals who are hostile or irate - Frequently/often
* Individuals with known violent backgrounds - Sometimes
* Extreme cold (below 32 degrees) - Frequently/often
* Extreme heat (above 100 degrees) - Frequently/often
* Communicable diseases - Frequently/often
* Moving mechanical parts - Sometimes
* Fumes or airborne particles - Sometimes
* Toxic or caustic chemicals or substances - Sometimes

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

* This position involves occasional exposure to unpleasant environmental conditions and/or hazards and outside work.
* Incumbents may be required to exert up to 35 pounds of force occasionally, up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly having to move objects.

Hours/Days

M-F 8-5, some weekends and emergency response required

Starting Salary $24.94/hr -$30.67/hr; Commensurate w/Training and Experience Pay Grade 108 Number of Positions Available 1 Deadline to Apply 05/08/2024 Open Until Filled No Special Instructions to Applicants Notice to Applicants

Individuals needing accommodation to apply may call 573.874.CITY (2489)

TTY: 711 (MO RELAY)

THE CITY OF COLUMBIA IS A MERIT, AFFIRMATIVE ACTION, EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: MALE / FEMALE

THE CITY OF COLUMBIA REQUIRES PRE-EMPLOYMENT DRUG TESTING

The City of Columbia participates in the federal E-Verify work authorization program