Environmental Health Specialist
The purpose of the environmental health specialist position is to promote and monitor public and environmental health programs and contracts; to promote community health and wellness; to provide environmental consultation and technical assistance to the Health Department, the Board of Health, County Board of Supervisors, Emergency Management Director, and the public as needed; and to enforce all applicable federal, state, and local ordinances and other regulations related to environmental, public health, and safety in Rusk County.
Examples of Duties:
Assigned as agent of the state for the State of Wisconsin – Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) as an inspector for licensed/licensable facilities. Inspects food facilities, hotels/motels/tourist rooming houses, bed & breakfast establishments, vending machine and micromarket operations, recreational educational camps, campgrounds, aquatic facilities, and tattoo facilities to assure compliance with state and local regulations. Provides education to local operators on the principles of food and water safety and other sanitary practices for permanent and temporary event operations.
Collects and analyzes water samples as required by environmental contracts: DNR transient non-community well water program. Facilities are inspected and enforced according to code compliance (NR812). This program has direct oversite by DNR.
Serves as the laboratory assistant for water sample analysis to ensure compliance with NR149 and ATCP 77. Responsible for following county ordinance, policy and procedures for program operations, completing training & continued education as a lab assistant.
Enforces Human Health Hazard Ordinance. Responds to community complaints and conducts investigations and follow-up visits related to items included in the County’s Human Health Hazard Ordinance to ensure compliance.
Conducts epidemiological investigations regarding communicable disease, environmental health or other public health related diseases. Performs follow-up counseling and referral for communicable diseases, and investigates food, water, or vector-borne disease outbreaks, including order of quarantine investigations. Investigation of food and waterborne infections and intoxications. Conducts and/or assists in investigations of foodborne and waterborne outbreaks for communicable disease.
Participates in the Public Health Emergency Plan and responds to public health emergencies as needed. Participates in Department and community emergency response training and drills consistent with job classification in support of public health emergency and disaster preparedness.
Assistance in completion of assigned grants and/or contracts, and assists to ensure objectives are met.
Education and outreach to the health/safety concerns associated with Radon within a home.
Education and follow-up conducted in accordance to individual results.
Education and outreach to the health/safety concerns associated with well water results for individuals consuming water from private well water systems. Education and follow-up conducted in accordance to individual results.
In this public service position, employee is required to be courteous, cooperative, respectful, and comply with privacy, HIPAA, and public record requirements when dealing with the public and regulated entities. Establishes and maintains cooperative and effective working relationships with coworkers, customers, county employees, supervisors, agencies and public officials.
Typical Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree of Science in Biology, Environmental, Physical or Public Health from an accredited program and two years public health experience, or any combination of education and experience that provides equivalent knowledge, skills and abilities.
Wisconsin Registered Sanitarian/Environmental Health Specialist license is required, or the ability to obtain within 2 years of hire.
Valid motor vehicle operator’s license required.
Additional preferred training and experience:
Additional coursework or experience in epidemiology, public facility plan review and inspections, air/water quality sampling and results interpretation, Emergency Preparedness/Incident Command System, HACCP certified, public water systems knowledge, radon measurement and mitigation certification, pool operator certification, lead assessment certified, WI Food Code standardized.
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