Environmental Health Scientist I - Environmental Safety
$42,796–$42,796 year
On-site · Lincoln, Nebraska, United States
Job Summary
Day-to-day implementation of the sanitation program – including inspection of School/College Cafeterias, Senior Centers, Child Care Centers, respond to complaints, and prepare written reports from each inspection. Procure equipment/supplies, maintain equipment inventory, and supply printed materials. Develop, maintain or modify manual and computerized tracking/monitoring systems for assigned programs such as violations and status of projects. Answer all phone and other communications regarding policies, procedures and regulations pertinent to the programs. Develops and maintains program guidance materials. Meets with federal, State, and local government representatives and the general public to explain public health policies and programs. Conducts sampling as assigned and according to established protocol and follows quality control/quality assurance plans. Resolve conflicts and maintain program objectives in emotionally charged situations. Other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
- Minimum Qualifications: Post high school coursework/training in physical or life sciences or environmental health
- Preferred Qualifications: Registration as a Registered Environmental Health Specialist in the State of Nebraska; a bachelor’s degree with at least 30 semester hours or 45 quarter hours in life, natural, physical or health science
- Other: Valid driver’s license or the ability to provide independent transportation
- Ability to travel – approximately 80% field work and requires daily driving
- Ability to walk on uneven terrains
- Ability to lift 20 pounds
- Ability to climb 8-foot ladders
- Ability to bend and stoop
- Ability to work in outdoor temperature extremes
- Submit a resume or list on the application specific detailed experience relevant to the position in years and months
- Submit a current list of at least professional references (previous employers) with valid telephone numbers
- Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: knowledge of food safety and HACCP; inspections; public health; disease transmission; regulatory standards; communication; problem-solving; field equipment operation; report writing
Desired Qualifications
- Post high school coursework/training in physical or life sciences or environmental health
- Bachelor’s degree with at least 30 semester hours or 45 quarter hours in life, natural, physical or health science
- Registration as a Registered Environmental Health Specialist in the State of Nebraska (preferred)
- Valid driver’s license or ability to provide independent transportation
- Ability to travel – approximately 80% field work and requires daily driving
- Ability to walk on uneven terrains
- Ability to lift 20 pounds
- Ability to climb 8-foot ladders
- Ability to bend and stoop
- Ability to work in outdoor temperature extremes
- Submit a resume or list of relevant experience with years and months
- Submit a current list of professional references with valid telephone numbers
- Knowledge of food safety and HACCP; inspection principles; public health concepts
- Experience in reporting, data tracking, and communicating with diverse stakeholders
- Strong written and oral communication skills
- Ability to work independently and manage time effectively
- Experience with field laboratory and sampling equipment (desirable)
- Understanding of environmental health regulations and standards in sanitation program
- Experience with preparing technical reports on field investigations
- Critical thinking and problem-solving abilities
- Conflict resolution and stakeholder relation skills
- Strategic planning and organization skills
- Knowledge of sampling protocols and quality assurance/quality control
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