The Richmond City Health District (RCHD) is recruiting for an entry-level Environmental Health Associate (EHA). The Primary function of this position is to serve as the lead public health associate for the Rabies Program. In addition, the successful candidate, once trained, will conduct inspections of tourist establishments, swimming pools, marinas, campgrounds, Summer Food Service Program feeding sites, conduct courtesy sanitation inspections; insect and rodent abatement and investigate environmental complaints. They will interpret and apply environmental laws, regulations, policies and procedures in order to determine compliance within these regulations.
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 Qualifications
This position requires experience working with the public in a position which uses effective communication skills, data entry and basic computer systems. Experience with written documentation and/or report writing. The successful candidate will have excellent oral and written communication skills for interaction with the public, co-workers, other agencies and for completing technical reports. They will possess the ability to interpret complex governmental regulations, be detailed and well organized. A valid State Driver’s License is required to operate a state vehicle or if operating a personal vehicle while conducting business on behalf of the agency.
Preferred Qualifications
BS in Environmental Health or related field. Knowledge of environmental health principles and rabies investigations. Regulatory experience. Experience working with the public health rabies program. Experience inspecting tourist establishments, swimming pools, campgrounds marinas, summer food service program sites, conducting environmental complaint investigations. Experience writing technical reports. Experience working with multiple agencies while maintaining open communication across jurisdictions and departments.
Special Requirements
Employment 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. Other financial, credit, driving, or other background checks prior to employment may be required for certain positions. Completion of Statement of Economic Interests will be required upon employment.
In accordance with Executive Directive #18, as a condition of employment, the Commonwealth of Virginia requires all Executive Branch employees, including new hires, to disclose their vaccination status. If you are the selected candidate, proof of vaccination will be required during new employee orientation on your first day of work. Employees that are not vaccinated must be tested weekly.
Special Instructions to Applicants
VDH accepts only on-line applications. Faxed, mailed, or e-mailed applications will not be considered. Applications are accepted until 11:59 p.m. on the job closing date.
It is the policy of the Commonwealth and VDH that all aspects of human resource management be conducted without regard to race (or traits historically associated with race including hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists); sex; color; national origin; religion; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; age; veteran status; political affiliation; disability; genetic information; and pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions. As a V3 (Virginia Values Veterans) organization, VDH honors the Commonwealth’s veteran’s hiring preference. VDH employees have a shared Code of Ethics, which can be found in the bottom banner of our website: www.vdh.virginia.gov.
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.
Name
Human Resources
Phone
804-205-3744
Fax
Address
Richmond City Health District
400 E. Cary Street
Richmond VA 23219
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