Duties and other assigned tasks and responsibilities are designed to meet CCPHC’s mission of delivering the essential public health services of prevention, promotion and protection to the communities of Clay County, as well as a response to the CCPHC Strategic Plan. The plan outlines our desired future and answers the questions where we want to be in the future and how do we get there. The plan is available on the Intranet, and goals assigned to staff will be linked in annual employee performance goals.
SUMMARY
The Environmental Health Specialist investigates public health issues and enforces public health sanitation laws and regulations.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Include the following: (Other duties may be assigned.)
Inspects food service establishments, food distribution facilities, temporary food concessions, mobile units and pushcarts, etc. to determine compliance with food laws and regulationsInspects private on-site sewage systems for land owners and contractors to ensure proper construction and working conditionsInspects swimming pools, spas, and similar facilities to ensure compliance with county ordinancesInspects lodging facilities for safety and sanitation requirements under state regulationsInvestigates complaints involving possible environmental health ordinance violations, prepares reports and makes recommendations for corrective measures and follow-up investigationsConfers with government, community, industrial, emergency response agencies, and private organizations to interpret and promote environmental health programsCollaborates with other health personnel in epidemiological investigations and controlConducts food handler classes to teach restaurant sanitationConducts ServSafe® Food Managers classesConducts Aquatics Venue Operator classesCollects laboratory samples as requiredProactively provides feedback for improvements that improve quality, efficiency, cost savings, productivity, systems, and/or proceduresMaintains accurate, organized work records, documents and filesMaintains strict confidentiality; adheres to all HIPAA guidelines/regulationsReports for special assigned duties during a public health emergency, if applicablePUBLIC HEALTH CORE COMPETENCIES
Analytical/Assessment Skills
Contributes to assessments of community health status and factors influencing health in a community Uses information technology in accessing, collecting, analyzing, using, maintaining, and disseminating data and informationIdentifies quantitative and qualitative data and information that can be used for assessing the health of a communityApplies ethical principles in accessing, collecting, analyzing, using, maintaining, and disseminating data and informationPolicy Development/Program Planning Skills
Describes implications of policies, programs, and servicesGathers information that can inform options for policies, programs, and services Implements policies, programs, and servicesApplies strategies for continuous quality improvementDescribes how public health informatics is used in developing, implementing, evaluating, and improving policies, programs, and servicesCommunication Skills
Facilitates communication among individuals, groups, and organizationsSolicits input from individuals and organizations for improving the health of a communityConveys data and information to professionals and the public using a variety of approachesSuggests approaches for disseminating public health data and informationCultural Competency Skills
Addresses the diversity of individuals and populations when implementing policies, programs, and services that affect the health of a communityDescribes the ways diversity may influence policies, programs, services, and the health of a communityDescribes the effects of policies, programs, and services on different populations in a communityCommunity Dimensions of Practice Skills
Recognizes relationships that are affecting health in a communityCollaborates with community partners to improve health in a communityEngages community members to improve health in a communityDescribes the programs and services provided by governmental and non-governmental organizations to improve the health of a communityPublic Health Sciences Skills
Describes the scientific foundation of the field of public healthDescribes how public health sciences are used in the delivery of the 10 Essential Public Health ServicesDescribes evidence used in developing, implementing, evaluating, and improving policies, programs, and servicesRetrieves evidence from print and electronic sources to support decision makingFinancial Planning and Management Skills
Describes the structures, functions, and authorizations of governmental public health programs and organizationsAdheres to organizational policies and proceduresContributes to development of program budgets and provides information for funding proposalsUses evaluation results to improve program and organizational performanceMotivates colleagues for the purpose of achieving program and organizational goalsUses performance management systems for program and organizational improvementLeadership and Systems Thinking Skills
Incorporates ethical standards of practice into all interactions with individuals, organizations, and communitiesDescribes public health as part of a larger inter-related system of organizations that influence the health of populations at local, national, and global levelsDescribes ways to improve individual and program performanceParticipates in professional development opportunitiesQUALIFICATIONS
A Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited four-year college or university with specialization (30 semester hours) in biology, chemistry, bacteriology, sanitary science or closely related area, or a combination of the areas is requiredExcellent communication and computer skills are requiredOn-site septic system inspection and/or installation experience preferredA current driver’s license and auto insurance are requiredMust complete Certified Pool Operator (CPO) and Certified Pool Inspector (CPI) courses of training, as well as ServSafe® Course for Instructor & Proctor Certification within required timeframe(s)A minimum of 15 hours of continuing education annually is required upon hirePHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this jobReasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functionsWhile performing the duties of this job the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, talk, hear and use hands to perform workThe employee is regularly required to sit, climb, balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawlThe employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 poundsSpecific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision and ability to adjust focusWORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this jobReasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functionsWhile performing the duties of this job the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts and toxic or caustic chemicalsThe employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, outside weather conditions, extreme cold, extreme heat, risk of electrical shock, risk of radiation and vibrationThe noise level in the work environment is usually moderateFrequent travel is required to make site visits within the county and regional/metropolitan area Read Less