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New Bern, United States Craven County, NC Full time

Salary: $56,622.00 AnnuallyLocation : New Bern, NCJob Type: Full-TimeJob Number: 10195Department: HealthDivision: Environmental HealthOpening Date: 07/19/2024Closing Date: ContinuousPrimary Purpose The primary responsibility of this position is direction and coordination of activities for the Onsite Water Protection Section (OSWPS), which includes the Onsite Wastewater Program and the Private Drinking Water Well Program of Craven County Health Department Division of Environmental Health. Essential FunctionsConduct land evaluations of proposed dwelling sites for on-site wastewater disposal systems and water supply installations. Assessments are based on soil porosity, type, structure, particle size, water table, topography, land area, existing structures, water supply sources, and numerous other considerations for dependable accuracy in judgments for land use. Issue Construction Authorizations and Improvement Permits when applicable. Educate the public concerning the need for proactive environmental programs and how they protect the public's health. Design on-site sewage treatment systems for private residences and commercial buildings that meet existing conditions as described above. Provide acceptable alternative sewage system designs when environmental conditions dictate. Educate the public about these systems and the role environmental health plays in public health. Issues Improvement Permits (I.P.'s) and Construction Authorizations (C.A.'s) on property that has been determined to be suitable or provisionally suitable for new septic systems and repairs.Evaluate and inspect sewage treatment system installations to determine their ability to meet standards and provide environmentally safe wastewater treatment. Issue Operation Permits when applicable.Evaluate and educate owners concerning failing existing subsurface sewage treatment systems. Provide acceptable designs for corrective action; also determine acceptability of alternative installation.Respond to Requests for Service including consultative visits concerning wells, water supply, sewage treatment, solid waste disposal, insects and vectors, swimming pools, tattoo parlors, childcare facilities, and other varied complaints. Educate the public, provide recommendations and/or issue official notices, if necessary. Follow-up visits are made to ensure compliance with appropriate regulations.Collect GPS (Global Positioning System) data during field visits to new or existing septic systems and wells during performance of other listed duties. Correct and check-in the GPS data into departmental geodatabases.Assist individuals in siting and permitting locations for proposed private drinking water well installations. Issue permits for the installation, construction, location, repair, and replacement of Private Drinking Water Wells in Craven County. Provide inspections of private wells to assure compliance with design criteria and current regulations.Consult with and assist individual well owners suspecting contamination of their water supply. Collect water samples and explain results of analyses. Educate and provide appropriate guidance when necessary.Responsible for assisting the environmental health supervisors in preparation for and consultation with land developers, soil scientists, engineers and contractors relating to land evaluations, modifications, surface and subsurface drainage requirements and possible restrictions for further development.Responsible for preparing reports, compiling soil reports, correspondence relating to federal and conventional home loans and correlating information as required by Federal, State, and Local Regulations. Also, responsible for other documentation as determined by management staff.Assist in the development of and presenting of educational programs.Conduct surveys of mobile home parks, subdivisions, high-density areas, etc. to assure environmental quality and compliance with environmental rules and regulations.Travel as needed to perform job responsibilities.Responsible for completion of other duties as may be assigned by members of the management team.Conduct state mandated periodic inspections of existing large, innovative, alternative, complex and/or effluent pump septic systems to ensure proper performance and prolonged life of the systems. Provide education and promote public health through interaction with system owners and certified system operators. Identify failures and consult with owner and operators about approved repair options. Implement enforcement procedures for mismanaged systems. Review engineered plans, groundwater monitoring results and inspection reports. Organize and maintain all information pertaining to each system and provide written correspondence to homeowners, certified operators, engineers, and state regulators.Determine the suitability of existing onsite sewage treatment systems to accept replacement residences, foundation additions, and/or detached structures. Ensure original conditions of Improvement Permits and Construction Authorizations are adhered to, setback requirements are met, and that systems are not visibly failing at time of inspection. Design and issue permits for alteration, repair, or relocation of existing septic systems as needed for compliance. Educate system owners on best management practices for the existing on-site systems.Assist in performing pre- and post- disaster activities. Prepare informational handouts and necessary equipment prior to onset of emergency events. Distribute handouts and educate victims on the importance of maintaining proper emergency sanitation practices during recovery efforts. Perform visual surveillance of affected areas and relay information to emergency management personnel. Assist in inspection of water supply wells and on-site sewage treatment systems following disaster events. Assist in staffing the environmental health hotline to address public health questions and concerns after emergency events. Minimum Education and ExperienceGraduation from an accredited baccalaureate or postgraduate degree program with a minimum of 30 semester hours or its equivalent in the physical or biological sciences and two years experience in the field of environmental health practice; or a graduation from a baccalaureate or postgraduate degree program that is accredited by the National Environmental Health Science and Protection Accreditation Council (EHAC) and a minimum of one year of experience in the field of environmental health practice.Must be eligible to meet the requirements for registration or license as an Environmental Health Specialist as outlined in Article 4, Chapter 90A of the NC General Statutes. Additional Information Knowledge, Skills, and AbilitiesPossess a thorough working knowledge of environmental health rules, laws and concepts. Ability to exercise sound judgment and deal tactfully with clients while enforcing public health laws and regulations. Working conditions are typical of those encountered in most indoor and outdoor circumstances which require walking, stooping, lifting and grasping. Physical RequirementsEmployee must be able to bore with a soil auger, walk to a job site over rough terrain, wooded areas and/or through overgrown areas; bend, stoop, grasp, lift and carry equipment for workCraven County offers regular full-time employees a wide variety of employee benefits including:Health InsuranceHealth Insurance is provided by ACS Benefits Services and covers a wide variety of healthcare services. Craven County pays 100% of Employee Only premium cost. Employees have the option to add child and spouse dependent coverage at their own cost.Dental InsuranceDental Insurance is provided through the Delta Dental PPO and Delta Dental Premier network administered by ACS Benefits Services. It covers a percentage of basic to major dental procedures, including orthodontia for children. Craven County pays 100% of Employee Only premium cost. Employees have the option to add child and spouse dependent coverage at their own expense.Life Insurance and AD&DCraven County provides eligible employees with $10,000 life insurance and accidental dealth and dismemberment coverage through OneAmerica AUL. Employees have the option to purchase additional coverage and/or dependent coverage at their own expense.Disability InsuranceCraven County provides eligible employees with $50.00 per week in disability insurance through OneAmerica AUL. Employees have the option to purchase additional disability insurance at their own cost.North Carolina Local Governmental Employees' Retirement SystemEligible employees are automatically enrolled in the retirement system and must contribute 6% of their gross salary each pay period. Once eligibility requirements are met, employees will be able to receive monthly payments for life based on their salary, age, and years of service credit.NC401kCraven County contributes 2% of eligible employees' gross salary into the 401(k) account regardless of the employee's deferral amount. In addition, the County matches employee deferrals up to an additional 3%. Annual LeaveRegular full-time employees earn annual leave based upon years of service. Eligible employees begin to accrue annual leave as soon as they start but must complete a six month probationary period before they are eligible to use annual leave. Less than two years of service earns 10 days per year. Two but less than five years of service earns 12 days per year. Five but less than 10 years of service earns 15 days per year. 10 but less than 20 years of service earns 18 days per year. 20 or more years of service earns 20 days per year.Sick LeaveRegular full-time employees earn 3.69 hours of sick leave per pay period. Craven County accepts eligible sick leave from the State of North Carolina, any of its political subdivisions, any local government entity or authority, or municipality in North Carolina.Paid HolidaysCounty employees receive 11-14 paid holidays annually. The Board of County Commissioners may adjust the holiday schedule as deemed necessary.LongevityEligible employees earn $200 in longevity after five years of service by October 31 of the qualifying year. Longevity benefits increase $25 per year up to a maximum of $1,000.Merit ProgramCraven County offers a merit program. Up to 56% of eligible employees may receive a performance-based merit increase each year.Supplemental BenefitsCounty employees are also offered a variety of supplemental benefits to select at their own expense such as Life Insurance, Vision Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Critical Care policies, Cancer policies, Long-term Care policies, Hospitalization policies, 457b Deferred Compensation Plan and Aflac.Employee benefits are subject to change or may be contingent upon funding availability.