ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH SPECIALIST

The Environmental Health Specialist at the State of Arkansas ensures compliance with health standards in public businesses. Responsibilities include conducting health assessments, investigating complaints, providing technical assistance, and responding to emergencies. The role requires a bachelor's degree in a related field, a valid Arkansas driver's license, and knowledge of health laws. Frequent travel within the state is required, along with possible non-traditional hours during public health emergencies.
About the position

The Environmental Health Specialist is responsible for ensuring compliance with health standards in public businesses, governed by state and federal laws. This role involves conducting health assessments, responding to environmental health complaints, and providing technical assistance regarding health regulations. The position requires frequent travel within the state and may involve non-traditional work hours, including weekends during public health emergencies.

Responsibilities
• Conduct health assessments on various public businesses, including food service establishments and swimming pools.
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• Investigate environmental health complaints and animal bites.
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• Provide technical assistance by interpreting health program requirements and regulations.
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• Assist in the investigation of illness outbreaks.
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• Respond to emergencies such as fires, floods, and hazardous spills.
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• Investigate complaints of non-compliance and issue warnings and citations.
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• Conduct on-site health inspections to ensure compliance with health standards.
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• Evaluate and implement health compliance plans for businesses.
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• Represent the agency during legal proceedings related to health violations.

Requirements
• Bachelor's degree in biology, chemistry, natural sciences, or a related field.
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• Valid Arkansas driver's license.
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• Knowledge of state and federal health and safety laws.
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• Ability to conduct on-site inspections and investigations.
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• Effective communication skills, both written and oral.
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• Ability to identify violations and enforce compliance with health standards.

Nice-to-haves
• Soils training and experience.
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• A minimum of thirty (30) college hours in Science.

Benefits
• Competitive salary range of $36,155 - $57,668 per year.
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• Participation in Hometown Health activities.
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• Opportunities for professional development.