Vector Control - Environmental Health Specialist - 1
$56,867,200–$56,867,200 year
On-siteFort Wayne, Indiana, United States
Job Summary
Investigate complaints regarding rodents, trash, bed bugs, and unfit living conditions by conducting inspections of lodging establishments and properties. Enforce the Allen County Lodging Establishment Ordinance and Public Health Hazards Ordinance through education, issuing legal notices, and participating in hearings. Assist with lead risk assessments, mosquito surveillance, and posting meth-contaminated structures as uninhabitable. Operate chemical sprayers and bait stations while maintaining communication with agencies and the public. Requires on-call availability for public health emergencies, overtime as needed, and adherence to a 37.5-hour schedule.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in biology, Chemistry, Public Health, Public Affairs, Environmental Health/Affairs, Education, or related field
- National Incident Management System (NIMS) certification upon employment
- Ability to obtain Indiana Pesticide Applicator Certification 7a and 8
- Ability to obtain Indiana Pesticide Applicator License numbers 7a and 8
- Ability to obtain Indiana Lead Risk Assessor License
- Valid Driver's License to perform inspections and enforcements and/or to operate county owned vehicles
Desired Qualifications
- One year of experience in inspection, environment, pesticide application or related field
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