Environmental Health Specialist

SALARY RANGE WORK ASSIGNMENT DETAILS $29.41 - $36.25 Starting Wage 

 CLASSIFICATION SPECIFICATION As a function of the Waupaca County Public Health Department this position enforces county health ordinances and performs inspections, consultations, and investigations associated with environmental health programs conducted by the department.  This position applies environmental control measures to protect human health, safety, and welfare. This position works under the direct supervision of the Health Officer. ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES: Conducts various inspections, consultations and investigations of food facilities, campgrounds, lodging facilities, public pools, water attractions, body art facilities, and manufactured home communities to determine compliance with WI laws and local regulations. Maintain electronic and paper records related to inspections, consultations, investigations and permits by preparing various reports, analysis and correspondences in an accurate, organized and efficient manner. Collects, prepares, and analyzes drinking water samples. Conducts sanitary surveys and assessment evaluations of transient non-community well water systems. Performs inspections and provides consultation on a variety of environmental health issues including, but not limited to: drinking water quality, surface water quality, air quality, lead, radon, rabies control, vector control, and various health hazard complaints. Investigates human health hazards and works with Health Officer to write enforcement orders as necessary. Conducts educational activities within area of expertise. Participates in training of new staff. PERIPHERAL RESPONSIBILITIES: Attend public health emergency preparedness trainings and exercises and assume role during an emergency. Performs other duties as assigned. QUALIFICATIONS: EDUCATION: Bachelor’s degree in Environmental/Public Health, Biology, Bacteriology or related science field. EXPERIENCE:  One to two years experience that provides equivalent knowledge, skills, and abilities. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Environmental Health Sanitarian: Is a WI Registered Sanitarian (RS) or National Environmental Health Association Registered Environmental Health Specialist (REHS). Environmental Health Specialist: Is Registered Sanitarian (RS) eligible, which means having met one of the following criteria: Holding a baccalaureate or higher degree in environmental health from an accredited college or university and completing at least 30 semester or 45−quarter hour academic credits in environmental, physical, biological, chemical, or environmental health courses. Holding a baccalaureate or higher degree in physical or biological sciences from an accredited college or university and completing at least 30 semester or 45 quarter hour academic credits in environmental, physical, biological, chemical, or environmental health courses. Holding a baccalaureate or higher…