Environmental Health Specialist 1 Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/nashville/jobs/newprint/4531003) Apply Environmental Health Specialist 1 Salary$55,729.10 AnnuallyLocation Nashville, TNJob TypeFull Time Health Civil ServiceJob NumberHEA07305DepartmentHealthOpening Date06/04/2024Closing Date6/30/2024 11:59 PM Central
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Position DescriptionEnvironmental Health Specialists are on the front line of public health, focusing on disease prevention, protecting both the environmental quality of a community and the health and safety of its citizens. Environmental Health Specialists perform regulatory duties associated with industrial facilities, air monitoring equipment, food establishments, public facilities, sewage disposal systems, public schools, hotels, tattoo parlors, and pest management to secure compliance with the applicable governmental requirements. This position will be with the Environmental Engineering program assessing and designing private subsurface sewage disposal systems (septic systems).Typical Duties
Works with engineers, surveyors, developers, realtors, and homeowners to assess undeveloped properties for septic systems.
Evaluates soil maps and designs septic systems using computer-aided design (CAD) software.
Investigates and responds to septic system failures and ensure the systems are repaired in a timely manner.
Issues citations and appears in court as necessary.
Performs field work, including locating and assessing existing septic systems, inspections of septic system installations, reviewing soil mapping for accuracy and assessment of failing septic systems.
Issues design drawings and recommendations for the repair/alteration/construction of septic systems.
Issues letters and reports as necessary.
Maintains records of properties.
Minimum QualificationsGraduation from an accredited four (4) year college or university with a bachelor's degree in environmental health, public health, or the physical and life sciences (includes agriculture), including at least 36 hours in Biology, Chemistry or Environmental Science.Candidates with accreditations earned in a foreign institute are encouraged to apply, however at the present time MPHD is not sponsoring individuals through any of the US Government’s employment-based immigration programs.MPHD seeks to be a socially and culturally responsive organization that acknowledges and addresses historical and current inequities in our public health promotion and practice. Successful candidates will demonstrate the ability to work with multicultural communities.Metro offers a generous core benefit package to eligible employees who are regularly and consistently working 20 or more hours per week. Insurance and benefit coverage is effective the first of the month after the employee has worked 30 days. Employees can change their benefits within 60 days of an eligible change in status or during Annual Enrollment. Metro also offers optional benefits from which the employee may choose. Family members, including eligible spouses, domestic partners and children, are covered under most of our benefits programs.CORE BENEFITSMedical: Choice of two plans; Metro pays 75% of premiumDental: Choice of two plans; Metro pays for single coverageBasic Life: $50,000 basic term life coverage; Metro pays 100% of premiumPension: Formula-driven pension; 100% Metro funded; 10 year vesting for new employeesPaid Family Leave: Runs concurrently with time designated as FMLA leave (up to 30 days)Longevity: Annual bonus beginning after 5 years of service; increases annually up to 20 yearsWork Life/ Employee Assistance Program: Wide variety of counseling, referral and consultation services provided freeOther: In-line-of-duty injury benefits, AD&D insurance, and Medical Disability eligibility after 10 years with MetroPaid leave: (Full-time employees)
Vacation: 10 vacation days a year; increasing after 5 years of service (For Non Civil Service departments, contact the department's human resources office)
Holidays: 12 holidays per year (For Non Civil Service departments, contact the department's human resources office)
Sick leave: 12 days of sick leave per year
Other leaves: Judicial leave, military leave, bereavement leave
See the Human Resources webpage for more details and optional benefits at nashville.gov/hr01 Do you have a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in environmental health, public health, or the physical and life sciences (includes agriculture) ?
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Can you provide proof of at least 36 hours in Biology, Chemistry or Environmental Science ?
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I understand that all related work history/experience, education, certifications and/or licenses must be reflected on my application for this position. I further understand that an incomplete or misleading application may result in disqualification.
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AgencyMetropolitan Government of Nashville & Davidson CountyAddressHuman Resources Department 700 President Ronald Reagan Way, Suite 201 Nashville, Tennessee, 37210 Phone(615) 862-6640 Websitehttp://www.nashville.gov/Human-Resources/Employment-Opportunities.aspx Apply Please verify your email address Verify Email