<p>Senior Environmental Health Specialist - Pools, Tattoos, and Environmental Health Services</p> <p>"Follow Your Calling, Find Your Career"</p> <p>Pay Range: $69,388.80 to $91,072.80/year</p> <p>This is an exempt (salaried) position. Pay rates are based on education, skill, experience level and internal equity. Internal equity considerations include an assessment of the applicant's salary history and qualifications in comparison to the market rate and requirements for the job.</p> <p>This role is on-site 5 days a week.</p> <p>About Us</p> <p>At Mecklenburg County, you'll have the chance to build a career as unique as you are with support, inclusive culture and technology to become the best version of you. We're counting on YOUR unique voice and perspective to help Mecklenburg County Public Health become even better, too. Join us and build an exceptional experience for yourself, and a healthier world for all.</p> <p>As a member of the Mecklenburg County Public Health team, you will become a subject matter expert in the public health field. The CDC foundation explains that "Public health is the science of protecting and improving the health of people and their communities. This work is achieved by promoting health lifestyles, researching disease and injury prevention, detecting, preventing, and responding to infectious disease".</p> <p>Come be a part of Mecklenburg County's Public Health department's vision to "assure the health and safety of our diverse and changing community today and for future generations."</p> <p>Position Summary</p> <p>Performs advanced level technical, investigative, and regulatory work to protect and promote the</p> <p>public's health by the enforcement of multiple codes and regulations; provides technical training,</p> <p>guidance and support to frontline Environmental Health Department field staff. This lead position is</p> <p>responsible for regulation and enforcement of applicable Environmental Health codes, rules and</p> <p>regulations at the most technically complex operations and installations. Depending on area of</p> <p>assignment, this role may supervise others.</p> <p>Essential Functions</p> <ul> <li>Conduct training for Environmental Health Specialist interns, finding and developing new educational material and training methods </li><li>Coordinate training, site visits, meetings, and presentations and develops, presents, or facilitates training or educational materials </li><li>Responsible for regulation and enforcement of applicable Environmental Health codes, rules and regulations at the most technically complex operations and installations. </li><li>Evaluate and approve new and existing Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point management systems at food service establishments where food safety is addressed through the analysis and control of biological, chemical, and physical hazards. </li><li>Provide oversight and monitoring of progress for construction and remodeling of regulated facilities, ensuring that facilities are compliant with the applicable public health codes. </li><li>Act as a liaison between the contractor, architect, and code enforcement of other trades. </li><li>Conduct environmental hazard investigations to determine connection to reports of illness and to contamination of soil or water. </li><li>Assist supervisor as needed to collaborate with State Regional Environmental Specialists, State Epidemiology staff, Food & Drug Administration (FDA), Retail Food Specialist, NC Department of Agriculture agents, staff Hydrogeologists or Soil Scientists as appropriate on investigations and/or rule interpretations. </li><li>Assist supervisor in grant application procedures, record maintenance and retention </li><li>Assist Environmental Health Specialists with complaint investigations and reports of communicable disease outbreaks; serves as lead investigator in large-scale illness outbreaks </li><li>Determine and utilize the appropriate administrative actions to achieve compliance; coordinates activities with other regulatory agencies as appropriate; document findings and testifies in court when necessary; suspend or revoke permits. </li><li>Provide community outreach and education; interacts with individual citizens and community groups and responds to citizens regarding issues or questions, problems, or improvements. </li><li>Communicate with various agencies regarding compliance matters and reporting requirements. </li></ul> <p>Minimum Qualifications</p> <p>Experience:</p> <p>Minimum of three years or experience in the field of environmental health and authorization(s) in the area of assignment or two years' experience in the field of environmental health and authorization(s) in areas of assignment if a fully registered environmental health specialist and has successfully completed</p> <p>the NC State REHS Board requirements.</p> <p>Education:</p> <p>Educational requirements are mandated by NC General Statute 90A 53(3): graduate from a</p> <p>baccalaureate or postgraduate degree program that is accredited by the National Environmental Health</p> <p>Science and Protection Accreditation Council (EHAC); or graduate from a baccalaureate or postgraduate</p> <p>degree program that is accredited by an accrediting organization recognized by the United States</p> <p>Department of Education, Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) having earned a minimum</p> <p>of 30 semester hours or its equivalent in the physical or biological sciences.</p> <p>Combination of relevant education and relevant experience accepted?: No</p> <p>Licenses and Certifications</p> <ul> <li>Chapter 90A of the NC General Statutes requires that an Environmental Health Specialist be registered </li></ul> <p>with the NC State Board of Environmental Health Specialists Examiners as a "Registered Environmental</p> <p>Health Specialist. All requirements for registration, including successfully passing a comprehensive exam</p> <p>must be met within three years from date of registration or the incumbent cannot practice in this field.</p> <ul> <li>Requirements to be completed above the educational standard include: Successful completion of Centralized Intern Training provided by the NCDHHS (NC Department of Health and Human Services); </li></ul> <p>Completion of 15 contact hours of Board approved continuing education annually; Completion of Environmental Health Law course within five years or initial registration.</p> <ul> <li>State authorization or licensure in one or more of the following fields: Food, Lodging and Institutions </li></ul> <p>(FLI), Child-Care and School Sanitation (CCSS); Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention (CLPP); Public Swimming Pools (PSP); On-Site Wastewater (OSWW); Tattoo Sanitation (TATT); Private Wells (Wells);</p> <p>Public Pest Control Operator from NC Department of Agriculture; FDA Standardized Retail Food Safety Inspection Officer</p> <ul> <li>Valid North Carolina or South Carolina Driver's License </li><li>Must obtain and maintain a Mecklenburg County Operator's Permit </li><li>Annual Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) check required </li></ul> <p>Preferred Qualifications</p> <p>Knowledge, Skills and Abilities</p> <p>Knowledge of</p> <ul> <li>State laws and regulations, county ordinances, administrative rulings, and judicial decisions that </li></ul> <p>pertain to the area of environmental health and sanitation</p> <ul> <li>Communicable diseases, transmission methods, and prevention </li><li>Proper sampling techniques and in operating necessary equipment </li><li>Epidemiological principles, methods of communicable disease transmission and prevention </li><li>Principles of design and construction and how they impact sanitation, public health, and the environment </li></ul> <p>Skills</p> <ul> <li>Applying statistical analysis to Pools, tattoo establishments, rodent demolitions, and other related </li></ul> <p>environmental health issues</p> <ul> <li>Advanced knowledge in applying rules, interpretations, policies, and procedures; using effective field </li></ul> <p>evaluation techniques</p> <ul> <li>Advanced knowledge of the repair of onsite water and wastewater systems </li><li>Advanced knowledge of complex engineered onsite water and wastewater systems </li><li>Development and implementation of effective training/educational techniques </li><li>Utilizing effective written and oral communications, providing exceptional customer service </li><li>Recognizing and respecting diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds and the ability to effectively </li></ul> <p>communicate with non- or minimal English speaking clients</p> <ul> <li>Defusing hostility in confrontational situations </li></ul> <p>Abilities</p> <ul> <li>Applied Learning: Assimilating and applying new job-related information in a timely manner </li><li>Business Acumen: Using scientific, economic, financial, market and industry data to understand and </li></ul> <p>improve business results; using one's understanding of major business functions, industry trends and</p> <p>own organization's position to contribute to effective business strategies and tactics</p> <ul> <li>Collaboration: Working effectively and cooperatively with others; establishing and maintaining good </li></ul> <p>working relationships</p> <ul> <li>Communication: Clearly conveying information and ideas through a variety of media to individuals or </li></ul> <p>groups in a manner that engages the audience and helps them understand and retain the information</p> <p>provided</p> <ul> <li>Managing Conflict - Dealing effectively with others in an antagonistic situation; using appropriate </li></ul> <p>interpersonal styles and methods to reduce tension or conflict between two or more people</p> <ul> <li>Planning and Organizing: Establishing courses of action for self and others to ensure that work is </li></ul> <p>completed efficiently</p> <p>Computer Skills</p> <ul> <li>Proficient in various computer applications including Microsoft Office Suite </li></ul> <p>Reasonable Accommodations Statement</p> <p>To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform, with or without reasonable</p> <p>accommodation, each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to</p> <p>help enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.</p> <p>Disclaimer Statement</p> <p>This is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of job-related responsibilities, duties, skills, requirements or</p> <p>working conditions. Other duties may be assigned based on business need and the supervisor's request.</p> <p>Mecklenburg County reserves the right to revise the job description at any time. Designated positions</p> <p>may be required to assist in emergency and/or disaster situations.</p>