ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH SPECIALIST 4

The State of Nevada is hiring an Environmental Health Specialist 4 in Reno, NV. This role involves supervising staff, conducting inspections and investigations related to environmental health, and ensuring compliance with state regulations. Candidates must have licensure as an Environmental Health Specialist and relevant experience. The position requires training and evaluating staff, overseeing various health facilities, and performing regulatory oversight for public health standards.
Announcement Number: 49159 Open to all qualified persons. Posted 10/08/2024 Recruiter:
ADRIAN FOSTER
Phone: (702)486-2911
Email: adrian@admin.nv.gov Applications accepted until recruitment needs are satisfied
• * Qualified individuals are encouraged to apply immediately. Lists of eligible candidates will be established and hiring may occur early in the recruiting process. Recruitment will close without notice when a sufficient number of applications are received or a hiring decision has been made.
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.

Incumbents function as first-line supervisors who train, supervise and evaluate the performance of assigned staff; assign and review work; and initiate disciplinary action.

The Division of Public and Behavioral Health: Environmental Health is hiring for an Environmental Health Specialist 4 in Reno, NV. This position is the Supervisor for the Environmental Health Section (EHS): Incumbents act as a full supervisor to Environmental Health Specialists I, II and III; rating and survey officers; and administrative assistants by assigning and reviewing work, providing training and technical advice, preparing work performance standards, evaluating performance, and initiating disciplinary action. Incumbents report to a Program Manager and work is reviewed through completed reports and consultations. EHS provides regulatory oversight for food establishments, individual sewage disposal systems, public bathing places, public accommodations, schools, jails, state institutions, camping and recreational vehicle parks, temporary mass gatherings, drug and cosmetic manufacturing, labor camps and shellfish distribution. EHS is contracted to perform sanitary inspections at FDA registered facilities throughout the state. 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) Licensure as an Environmental Health Specialist and five years of experience performing professional environmental health duties for a regulatory environmental health agency; OR two years of experience as an Environmental Health Specialist III in Nevada State service. Special Notes Any person licensed as an Environmental Health Specialist is another state of 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. 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. 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: https://pebp.nv.gov/
More Benefits Information: http://nvjobs.nv.gov/Applicants/EB
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Northern Nevada
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