Environmental Health Supervisor

Title: Environmental Health Supervisor State Role Title: Environmental Specialist II Hiring Range: $69,615 to $77,769 Pay Band: 5 Agency: Virginia Department of Health Location: PENINSULA HQ Agency Website: www.
vdh.
virginia.
gov/hampton-peninsula/ Recruitment Type: State Employee Only - E Job Duties The Virginia Department of Health (VDH) is dedicated to protecting and promoting the health of Virginia.
The VDH is made up a statewide Central Office in Richmond and 35 local health districts.
As part of the Virginia Department of Health, Hampton and Peninsula Health Districts (HPHD) are two health districts serving the residents of the Cities of Hampton, Newport News, Poquoson, Williamsburg, and the Counties of James City and York.
This position serves as a supervisor in the environmental health program with formal administrative, programmatic and performance management responsibilities for multiple staff in support of work unit goals and objectives.
Certifications of the Environmental Health Specialist Senior are required if performing inspections or evaluations of that level.
The Environmental Health Technical Specialist certifications are preferred but required if performing the duties.
Without prior approval: All routine environmental health services provided in the course of fulfilling job duties in compliance with any Board of Health Regulations.
Investigate environmental complaints.
Perform all environmental inspections as assigned.
With Supervisory approval: approval of leave, monetary expenditures, interpretation of VDH and district/office polices.
Requests guidance and advice on personnel matters, problems of a highly technical nature, and all complex problems that have a potential for litigation.
VDH requires all Health-Care Personnel (HCP) to provide documentation of immunization or evidence of immunity to the following: hepatitis B, measles, mumps, rubella, and varicella; a one-time dose of tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis (Tdap)vaccine regardless of the interval since the last dose of tetanus-diphtheria (Td) vaccine was administered (Td or Tdap boosters shall be received every 10 years); and the current year’s seasonal influenza vaccination.
The Virginia Department of Health offers 13 paid holidays; medical, dental; vision; life insurance; optional flexible spending accounts; disability (short and long); Employee Assistance Program; Public Student Loan Forgiveness; retirement plans (including 401(a) Cash Match and 457 Deferred Compensation Plan); as well as sick, family/personal, annual, parental, and military leave! Minimum Qualifications • Knowledge of the technical aspects of the relevant program and ability to provide effective supervision and leadership.
• Certifications of the Environmental Health Specialist Senior are required if performing inspections or evaluations of that level.
• The Environmental Health Technical Specialist certifications are preferred but required if performing the duties.
A valid State Driver's License is required to operate a state vehicle or if operating a personal vehicle while conducting business on behalf of the agency.
Additional Considerations •Demonstrated experience related to the duties of the position or experience in environmental health.
Special Instructions You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully.
Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.
VDH accepts only on-line applications.
Faxed, mailed, or e-mailed applications will not be considered.
Applications are accepted until 11:55 p.
m.
on the job closing date.
Applications and/or resumes should include relevant work history which indicates your qualifications for this position.
Employment is contingent upon satisfactory results of a state and federal criminal history background check and the Department of Social Service’s Child Abuse and Neglect Central Registry check, U.
S.
HHSIG Exclusion List check, employment reference check and E-Verify.
Other financial, credit, driving, background checks or completion of Statement of Economic Interests may be required for certain positions.
It is the policy of the Commonwealth and VDH that all aspects of human resource management be conducted without regard to race (or traits historically associated with race including hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists); sex; color; national origin; religion; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; age; veteran status; political affiliation; disability; genetic information; and pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions.
VDH employees have a shared Code of Ethics, which can be found in the bottom banner of our website: www.
vdh.
virginia.
gov.
If you have been affected by DHRM Policy 1.
30 layoff and possess a valid Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Card) or a Preferential Hiring Form (Blue Card), you must submit the card before the closing date for this position.
The Card may be submitted with the state application as an attachment.
As a V3 (Virginia Values Veterans) employer VDH Welcomes Veterans to apply! Supplemental Questions: You may be required to respond to position-specific questions at the end of this application.
This information will help us evaluate your credentials and qualifications for the job.
Failure to respond to any questions may disqualify you from further consideration.
Contact Information Name: HPHD Human Resources Phone: 757-594-7906 Email: HPHD.
HR@vdh.
virginia.
gov In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process.
To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI).
Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their Certificate of Disability.
If you need to get a Certificate of Disability, use this link: Career Pathways for Individuals with Disabilities, or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155.
Each agency within the Commonwealth of Virginia is dedicated to recruiting, supporting, and maintaining a competent and diverse work force.
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