Environmental Health Specialist - PAT IV - Health
On-siteLafayette, Indiana, United States
Job Summary
Conduct routine and complaint-driven inspections of food establishments, swimming pools, tattoo studios, and sewage systems to enforce federal, state, and local environmental health regulations. Collect water and food samples, review construction plans for new sites, and issue code violation notices to ensure compliance with sanitation and safety standards. Process applications for food service and tattoo licenses, maintain digital and paper records of inspection reports and case files, and interpret lead sampling data for risk assessments. Respond to 24-hour emergency calls, investigate environmental complaints regarding open burning or hazardous waste, and present health education to community groups. Requires a baccalaureate degree in a life science field, multiple professional certifications, and the ability to work extended hours, weekends, and travel overnight.
Required Qualifications
- Baccalaureate Degree in biology, environmental science, life science, or related area
- Must be at least 21 years of age
- Possession of or ability to obtain certification as a Registered Environmental Health Specialist, Certified Pool Operator, Category 8, Lead Inspector and Risk Assessor and Standardized Retail Food Inspector
- Working knowledge of state and local regulations and standard principles and practices of environmental health, including solid waste disposal, food service/store sanitation and food preparation, and vector and rabies control
- Working knowledge of and ability to properly operate standard office, and food and water testing equipment, including sanitizer test strips, computer, typewriter, telephone, chemical test kits, thermocouple, temperature measuring devices, and calculator
- Knowledge of standard English grammar, spelling and punctuation, and ability to prepare detailed reports as required
- Knowledge of basic filing systems and ability to create and maintain accurate and complete department files and records
- Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing with co-workers, other County departments, various state agencies, regulated establishment personnel, and the public, including being sensitive to professional ethics, gender, cultural diversities, and disabilities
- Ability to inspect sites for potential code violations, conduct effective investigations of environmental complaints, and ensure compliance with legal requirements
- Ability to collect, record and analyze data and test samples, maintain accurate records, prepare reports, and make related arithmetic calculations
- Ability to use appropriate universal health and safety precautions to avoid contamination and/or infection in high-risk environments
- Ability to compare or observe similarities and differences in data, compile, collate, or classify data, analyze, evaluate, and coordinate data and make determinations based on data analyses
- Ability to provide public access to or maintain confidentiality of department information and records according to State requirements
- Ability to comply with all employer and department policies and work rules, including, but not limited, to attendance, safety, drug-free workplace and personal conduct
- Ability to understand, memorize, retain, and carry out written or oral instructions and present findings in oral or written form
- Ability to work on several tasks at the same time and complete assignments effectively amidst frequent distractions and interruption, often under time pressure
- Ability to work alone and with others in a team environment with minimum supervision
- Ability to apply knowledge of people and/or locations, and plan and layout assigned work projects
- Ability to read and interpret detailed prints, sketches, layouts, specifications and maps
- Ability to plan and present public speaking presentations, fund raisers, and special events
- Ability to perform arithmetic calculations
- Ability to occasionally testify in legal proceedings/court as required
- Ability to regularly work extended hours, and occasionally work weekends and/or evening hours and travel out of town for meetings, sometimes overnight
- Possession of a valid driver's license and demonstrated safe driving record
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