ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH SPECIALIST 1 - Underfill

Announcement Number: 48409 Open to all qualified persons. Posted 08/09/2024 Close Date: 08/26/2024 Recruiter:
DANIEL LABARBERA
Email: d.labarbera@admin.nv.gov Applications accepted for another 2 Days 18 Hrs 46 Mins
The Position

Environmental Health Specialists are responsible for conducting drug licensing investigations; label review, sampling and inspection of drug and cosmetic manufacturing plants; inspection of dairies and milk processing plants; certification of septic systems; inspection of food warehouses, traditional food and drink establishments, health facilities, public institutions and other related facilities to ensure compliance with State laws and regulations.

The Division of Public and Behavioral Health Environmental Health Section (EHS) is hiring for an Environmental Health Specialist 1 in Reno, NV. This is an underfill position for an Environmental Health Specialist 3. This position will conduct establishment inspections, and investigate illnesses and other public health problems. EHS functions include permitting, education, enforcement, consultation, and emergency response to prevent and mitigate environmental health hazards and to promote & protect the public health and the environment in the following areas: food protection; bottled water plants and distributors; cosmetic plants; public accommodations; recreational vehicle parks; institutional environmental health; recreational swimming areas and waters; individual sewage disposal systems; invasive body decoration; and emergency preparedness. Incumbents will be able to read and understand technical, legal, and scientific documents; organize material and information systematically and logically to minimize duplication of effort; work effectively with frequent interruptions and/or distractions in such locations as construction sites, emergencies, and processing plants; perform basic math to determine disinfection rates, design septic systems, and calculate fees; use a personal computer and associated software. The State of Nevada is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building diverse, inclusive, and innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. All applicants are considered without regard to race, color, national origin, religion or belief, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, domestic partnership, genetic information (GINA), or compensation and/or wages. *** THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE DEPENDING ON THE NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED. APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE***

To see full Class Specifications visit: http://hr.nv.gov/Resources/ClassSpecs/Class_Specifications-10_0/

To Qualify:

In order to be qualified, you must meet the following requirements:
Education and Experience (Minimum Qualifications) Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university which includes the satisfactory completion of at least 45 quarter hours, or 30 semester hours, of academic work in science courses, including biology, chemistry, physics, geology, sanitary engineering or environmental engineering. Special Notes Any person licensed as an Environmental Health Specialist in another state or by the National Environmental Health Association (NEHA) must obtain and maintain certification of registration by the Nevada State Board within six months of appointment and as a condition of continuing employment. Registration as an Environmental Health Specialist Trainee by the Nevada State Board of Registered Environmental Health Specialists is required within 30 days of appointment for the I and II levels of this series. Special Requirements A pre-employment criminal history check and fingerprinting are required. Persons offered employment in this position will be required to pay for these items. This position requires a valid driver's license or evidence of equivalent mobility at the time of appointment and for continuing employment. The Examination Application Evaluation Exam The exam will consist of an application evaluation. It is essential that applications include detailed information with time frames regarding education and experience. The most qualified applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for interview. The hiring agency may require specific skills related testing as part of the interviewing process. INFORMATIONAL LINKS For more information about state employment, visit the following:
Division of Human Resource Management: http://hr.nv.gov
Public Employees Retirement System: http://www.nvpers.org
Public Employees Benefits Program: http://pebp.state.nv.us
More Benefits Information: http://nvjobs.nv.gov/Applicants/EB
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Northern Nevada
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