Health Environmentalist III

Urgent and Continuous Job Opening: We are actively seeking qualified candidates to fill this crucial position.

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CHARACTERISTICS OF THE CLASS

CHARACTERISTICS OF A CLASS: ARE GENERAL STATEMENTS INDICATING THE LEVEL OF RESPONSIBILITY AND DISCRETION OF POSITIONS IN THAT JOB CLASSIFICATION. 

• Performs work of considerable complexity and difficulty in performing a full range of professional environmental health assignments in a full functioning capacity. Considerable independent judgment is used to make decisions.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS ARE COMPREHENSIVE STATEMENTS OF THE MINIMUM BACKGROUND AS TO EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND OTHER QUALIFICATIONS WHICH WILL BE REQUIRED IN ALL CASES AS EVIDENCE OF AN APPOINTEE'S ABILITY TO PERFORM THE WORK PROPERLY.

EDUCATION:

• Bachelors degree from a college or university with a minor or twenty-four (24) semester hours in environmental health, biological or physical science or registration as a Kentucky Environmental Specialist/Sanitarian under KRS 223.

EXPERIENCE:

• Three (3) years of experience as a health environmentalist performing inspections.

SUBSTITUTION CLAUSE

EDUCATION:

• (N/A)

EXPERIENCE:

• (N/A)

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.)

• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license. Note: an individual upon employment must become registered under the provisions of KRS 223 to remain a permanent employee per Administrative Regulations 902 KAR 8:080.

POST EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS: EMPLOYEES IN THIS CLASS WILL BE REQUIRED TO OBTAIN CREDENTIALS OUTLINED BELOW WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME, OR IF EMPLOYEES POSSESS SUCH CREDENTIALS AT THE TIME OF HIRE THEY WILL BE REQUIRED TO MAINTAIN THOSE CREDENTIALS SO LONG AS THEY ARE EMPLOYED IN THIS CAPACITY.

• Must participate in annual continuing education classes.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES OR RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE CLASSIFICATION: EXAMPLES OF DUTIES OR RESPONSIBILITIES ARE NOT TO BE CONSTRUED AS DESCRIBING WHAT THE DUTIES OR RESPONSIBILITIES OF ANY POSITION SHALL BE AND ARE NOT TO BE CONSTRUED AS LIMITING THE APPOINTING AUTHORITY'S ABILITY TO ADD TO, OR OTHERWISE ALTER THE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF A POSITION.

• With considerable knowledge and skill, independently conducts technical, professional inspections and investigations relative to complaints or allegations of non-compliance of state and local laws and regulations to ensure compliance; conducts routine or specialized complex technical inspection, which could involve consumer complaints of regulated and non-regulated facilities; Negotiates abatement of non-compliant conditions, issues notices of violation and refers major problems to the appropriate supervisor in the event abatement is not achieved; provides consultation to the public and industry as requested; develops educational and technical seminars to assist operators in obtaining/maintaining required certifications. Incumbent participate heavily in setting work objectives and may serve as working supervisor or team leader.

TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS AND UNIQUE PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: INCUMBENTS IN THIS CLASSIFICATION WILL TYPICALLY PERFORM THEIR PRIMARY JOB DUTIES UNDER THESE CONDITIONS. THESE CONDITIONS MAY CHANGE ON OCCASION IN PERFORMING THE DUTIES OF AN INDIVIDUAL POSITION.

• Work typically is spent in inside and outside settings.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Applicants and employees in this classification may be required to submit to a drug screening test and background check according to the agency’s policies.

DATE CLASS ESTABLISHED: 12-19-2008

DATE OF LAST REVISION: 10-03-2022

THE LOCAL HEALTH DEPARTMENTS DO NOT DISCRIMINATE ON THE BASIS OF RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, NATIONAL ORIGIN, SEX, AGE, DISABILITY, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, GENDER IDENTITY, ANCESTRY OR VETERAN STATUS. REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS ARE PROVIDED UPON REQUEST.

Probationary Period:

This job has an initial and promotional probationary period of 6 months, except as provided in KRS 18A.111.

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D