Environmental Health Specialist

Environmental Health Specialist The Environmental Health Specialist investigates public health issues and enforces public health sanitation laws and regulations.

Addresses the diversity of individuals and populations when implementing policies, programs, and services that affect the health of a communityDescribes the ways diversity may influence policies, programs, services, and the health of a communityDescribes the effects of policies, programs, and services on different populations in a community Community Dimensions of Practice Skills Recognizes relationships that are affecting health in a community Collaborates with community partners to improve health in a community Engages community members to improve health in a communityDescribes the programs and services provided by governmental and non-governmental organizations to improve the health of a community Public Health Sciences SkillsDescribes the scientific foundation of the field of public health Describes how public health sciences are used in the delivery of the 10 Essential Public Health Services Describes evidence used in developing, implementing, evaluating, and improving policies, programs, and services Retrieves evidence from print and electronic sources to support decision making Financial Planning and Management SkillsDescribes the structures, functions, and authorizations of governmental public health programs and organizations Adheres to organizational policies and procedures Contributes to development of program budgets and provides information for funding proposals Uses evaluation results to improve program and organizational performance Motivates colleagues for the purpose of achieving program and organizational goals Uses performance management systems for program and organizational improvement Leadership and Systems Thinking Skills Incorporates ethical standards of practice into all interactions with individuals, organizations, and communities Describes public health as part of a larger inter-related system of organizations that influence the health of populations at local, national, and global levels Describes ways to improve individual and program performance Participates in professional development opportunities

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this jobReasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functionsWhile performing the duties of this job the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, talk, hear and use hands to perform work The employee is regularly required to sit, climb, balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision and ability to adjust focus Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this jobReasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functionsWhile performing the duties of this job the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts and toxic or caustic chemicals The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, outside weather conditions, extreme cold, extreme heat, risk of electrical shock, risk of radiation and vibration The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate Frequent travel is required to make site visits within the county and regional/metropolitan area