Environmental Health Specialist

This position performs varied specialized inspection and enforcement duties to ensure compliance with local and state environmental rules and regulations.

• Performs inspections of new septic system installations and repairs to verify compliance with state and local codes; collects measurements and diagrams of system layouts using specialized software and hardware; maintains related records; issues permits as approved by Director; reviews permits to confirm septic sizing and location of structure; educates property owners on septic system use; assists contractors and homeowners with troubleshooting issues; collects samples for analysis; performs septic pumper inspections and completes related reports; reviews inspection reports for time of transfer related property transfers.
• Performs well site evaluations to determine proper placement of new wells and well pluggings; issues well construction permits; collects water samples for analysis and interprets results; inspects new wells to verify compliance with local and state code; inspects existing wells for condition and safety concerns; enters data to state website; enters data for grant requirements; performs GIS mapping functions.
• Performs annual and as-needed inspections of aquatic, tanning and tattoo facilities to verify compliance with local and state code and other health and safety requirements; prepares inspection reports and maintains related records.
• Performs other inspection and enforcement functions as assigned.
• Maintains records and maps related to manure management plans; assists in the review of new CAFO applications.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED BY THE POSITION

• Knowledge of local and state health codes.
• Knowledge of inspection and enforcement principles and practices.
• Knowledge of environmental health/science theories and practices.
• Knowledge of hydrology, soil science, and disease transmission.
• Knowledge of GIS.
• Knowledge of computers and job-related software programs.
• Skill in gathering, analyzing, and communicating data to a variety of stakeholders.
• Skill in the use of specialized tools and field equipment.
• Skill in problem solving.
• Skill in interpersonal relations.
• Skill in oral and written communication.

• Knowledge and level of competency commonly associated with the completion of a baccalaureate degree in a course of study related to the occupational field with a minimum of 30 semester hours of basic sciences, including life, natural, physical, health, or environmental sciences.
• Sufficient experience to understand the basic principles relevant to the major duties of the position, usually associated with the completion of an apprenticeship/internship or having had a similar position for one to two years.

E-VERIFY PROCESS: Story County participates in E-Verify and will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each applicant's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. All candidates who are offered a position with Story County must complete Section 1 of Form I-9 along with the required proof of their right to work in the United States and proof of their identity. Please be prepared to provide required documents on the first day of employment. For additional information regarding acceptable documents for this purpose, please contact Human Resources at 515-382-7200 or go to the US Citizenship and Immigration Services web page at: http://www.uscis.gov.