Health Environmentalist III

About the role

Performs work of considerable complexity and difficulty in performing a full range of professional environmental health assignments in a full functioning capacity. If you have any questions or would like any more information about this job posting please contact Amanda Mitchell at amandap.mitchell@ky.gov. 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.

Requirements

• Three (3) years of experience as a health environmentalist performing inspections.
• SUBSTITUTION CLAUSE
• EDUCATION:
• (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.
• 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

Benefits

Additional Information

Urgent and Continuous Job Opening: We are actively seeking qualified candidates to fill this crucial position. Pay Grade: Grade 20 Salary: $24.18 - $30.06 Hourly Time Type: Full time Health Department: Lincoln County Health Department

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