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Position InformationJob DescriptionThe Richmond City Health District (RCHD) is recruiting for an entry level Environmental Health Specialist. The primary function of this position is to enforce the Commonwealth of Virginia Board of Health Food Regulations 12 VAC 5-421. The successful candidate, once trained, will inspect food establishments to ensure compliance with these regulations. They will interpret and apply environmental laws, regulations, policies and procedures in order to determine compliance and reduce the risk factors of foodborne illness. Work assignments may include inspections of restaurants and other food establishments; tourist establishments; insect and rodent abatement; swimming pool inspections; Summer Food Service Program inspections; follow up on general environmental complaints and foodborne illness investigations.Richmond City Health District’s MISSION: To expose and address the root causes of health disparities, protect healthy by preventing the spread of disease, and build health equity by partnering with communities and working collaboratively across sectors.
VISION: A culture of health in Richmond where all policies, programs, partnerships and places are designed to promote equity and thriving.
VALUES: Collaboration: Building strong, trusting relationships with communities, colleagues, and partners to achieve our shared goal of better health for all.
Innovation: Driving change through bold ideas and community-engaged research; adapting our strategies, partnerships and programs to meet the evolving needs of our city.
EXPERTISE: Providing dependable, evidence-based services and strategies; cultivating the growth and leadership potential of all employees.
Integrity: Respecting our communities, colleagues and partners through transparency, accountability and careful stewardship of public resources; pushing beyond our comfort zones to learn, connect, and lead together.Minimum QualificationsThis position requires knowledge of environmental health principles and some experience in the environmental health field.
The successful candidate will have effective oral and written communication skills for interaction with the public, co-workers, other agencies and completing technical reports; customer service experience; the ability to interpret complex governmental regulations; be detailed and well organized. BS in Environmental Health or related field and/or equivalent training and experience. A valid driver’s license is also required. Must be able to complete training in the VDH Food Program and be able to obtain credentials in within 18 months.Preferred QualificationsBilingual in Spanish/English. Current Standardized Food Environmental Health Specialist (VDH). Proven experience in a position requiring effective communication skills. Regulatory/compliance experience preferred. Preferred certificates: Certified Food Protection Manager, Registered Environmental Health Specialist (REHS), Certified Professional – Food Safety (CP-FS) or ability to obtain certifications. Master’s Degree.Special RequirementsEmployment is contingent upon satisfactory results of a state and federal criminal history background check and the Department of Social Service’s Child Abuse and Neglect Central Registry check, U.S. HHS IG Exclusion List check, employment reference check, and E-Verify. The selected candidate must complete a Statement of Personal Economic Interests as a condition of employment, if applicable (Va. Code § 2.2-3114). Other financial, credit, driving, or other background checks prior to employment may be required for certain positions.Special Instructions to ApplicantsApplicants must apply no later than 11:59pm on the closing date. Faxed, mailed, or e-mailed applications will not be considered.VDH employees have shared Code of Ethics, which can be found in the bottom banner of our website at www.vdh.virginia.gov. VDH is an equal opportunity employer by both policy and practice, therefore prohibits discrimination on basis of sex, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, political affiliation, or disability in the recruitment, selection, and hiring of our workforce. As a V3 organization, VDH honors the Commonwealth’s veteran’s hiring preference.State agencies must provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process should follow the instructions in the job opportunity announcement. For any part of the remaining hiring process, applicants should contact the hiring agency directly. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.Contact InformationNameMaureen PacielloPhone804-205-3744Emailmaureen.s.paciello@vdh.virginia.govAddressRichmond City Health District
400 E. Cary Street
Richmond VA 23219Working Title: Environmental Health Specialist (RC025)Role Title: Environmental Specialist I - 59031Job Open Date: 09/05/2019Job Close Date: 09/11/2019Open Until Filled: NoIs this position funded in whole or in part by the American Recovery & Reinvestment Act (Stimulus Package)?: NoHiring Range: $40,600 - $55,000Agency: Dept of Health (601)Agency Website: www.rchd.comLocation: Richmond (City) - 760Position Number: RC025Job Posting Number: 1057138Type of Recruitment: General Public - GDoes this position have telework options?: NoBilingual/Multilingual Skill Requirement/Preference: YesJob Type: Full-Time (Salaried)Job Type Detail: Full-Time Salaried - Non-Faculty- FTS-1Pay Band: 04
