Environmental Public Health Specialist

Environmental Public Health Specialist

The Camden County Health Department is seeking qualified candidates to fill the position of Environmental Public Health Specialist. The EPHS position will be primarily responsible for the enforcement of Camden County ordinances. Employees will be trained and expected to become familiar with applicable ordinances, codes, and laws; Federal, State, and County.

Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Conducting initial, routine, and special circumstance health inspections at Camden County permitted facilities, (food establishment, lodging, child care, etc.)
• Conduct complaint, and/or disease outbreak investigations.
• Conduct and follow up on current food recalls.
• Take samples of food, water, or other items needing to be sampled for safety/investigations.
• Assist in enforcing water, wastewater, and code ordinance concerns for regulated facilities, or direct inquiries to proper department or agency.
• Respond to disasters or other emergencies impacting public health or regulated facilities.
• Occasional evening or weekend work may be required.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Science, Public Health, or other applicable field of study.
• Substitution for experience considered.
• Must pass background check, be drug-free, and have valid Missouri Driver’s License.
• This position requires light office work, but primarily is performed in the field. Physical requirements of standing, walking, climbing, stooping, and kneeling are necessary.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of food code, food safety, and sanitation practices.
• Strong communication skills
• Professionalism must be displayed in person, through email, and via telephone.
• General computer skills.
• Keen observation skills.
• Strong organizational skills.

Interested applicants should direct resumes to:

Camden County Human Resources @ 1 Court Circle NW Suite 18 Camdenton MO, 65020

Or

Camden County Health Dept, PO Box 816 Camdenton, MO 65020.

Resumes may also be dropped off at the Camden County Health Department or emailed to jennifer.finley@lpha.mo.gov

Applications accepted until position is filled.