ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH SUPERVISOR I

Department: Health Department

Hiring Rate: $45,969.00

Salary Range: $48,268.00 - $68,956.00

Columbus County Health Department P.O. Box 810 Whiteville, NC 28472

GENERAL DESCRIPTION: Extensive knowledge of environmental health laws, rules, and procedures, as well as a complete understanding of the concepts of public health law. Knowledge of microbiology, biology, food science, epidemiology, soil science, entomology, and basic engineering technology as applied to environmental health practices. Knowledge of the design of on-site wastewater treatment systems, food borne diseases, communicable diseases, vector control, protection of water supplies, and institutional sanitation. Knowledge of inspection methods and investigation techniques as applied in environmental health. Responsible for investigation of complaints and follow-up work. Ability to independently plan and schedule work activities. Must have ability to keep accurate records, draft written reports, and provide consultation to general public regarding public health issues.

REQUIREMENTS: Knowledges, Skills, and Abilities - Considerable knowledge of environmental health laws, rules, and procedures. General knowledge of office administration and management to include personnel policies and procedures and the budget process. Comprehensive knowledge of the duties and responsibilities of a sanitarian. Ability to function as a sanitarian. Ability to plan for and supervise the work of a small environmental health staff. Ability to motivate and educate business and property owners and the consuming public in matters related to protecting and promoting public health. Ability to present formal environmental health training programs. Ability to develop and express ideas and opinions concisely, comprehensively, and clearly in oral and written form. Ability to work with others in solving complex environmental problems.

Minimum Education and Experience - Two years of experience at the Sanitarian level in a health department.

Necessary Special Qualifications - Registered as a Sanitarian by the N. C. State Board of Sanitarian Examiners.

Excellent benefits package

COLUMBUS COUNTY APPLICATION and COLLEGE TRANSCRIPTS must be submitted

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