Virginia Dept of Health Hiring For Environmental Health Supervisor at Spotsylvania, VA, United States Full Time

Job Description

This position supervises environmental health staff in Spotsylvania and Caroline counties. Responsible for all environmental programs except food service. Assigns duties of Environmental Health Specialists and Environmental Health Associates and ensures the proper application and enforcement of the rules and regulations for on-site sewage systems, rabies, private water supplies and general environmental complaints according to GMPS, AOSE regulations and established local policies.

Minimum Qualifications

• Comprehensive knowledge of principles, policies and practices of environmental health.
• Demonstrated ability to: communicate well both orally and in writing, analyze and solve problems; interpret and apply complex regulations; work effectively with the public; lead and supervise others.
• Knowledge of methods of sewage disposal/treatment.
• Extensive knowledge and experience applying the Sewage Handling and Disposal Regulations and Private Well Regulations.
• Ability to provide technical assistance and consultation; computer experience.
• DPOR licensed, On-site Soil Evaluator.
• Skilled in interacting and communicating effectively with staff, the public and government agencies both orally and in writing.
• Ability to make presentations to public groups.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prefer Bachelors Degree in environmental health, biology, or related field, or equivalent experience in an environmental health field.
• Prefer a REHS, CPSS.

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. 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 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.

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Michelle Lopez

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