ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH SPECIALIST 1 - Elko

The State of Nevada is hiring an Environmental Health Specialist 1 in Elko, NV, with an annual salary range of $56,689.20 to $83,666.16. This permanent, full-time position involves conducting inspections and investigations related to public health and environmental safety. Responsibilities include ensuring compliance with state laws in various facilities and acquiring necessary skills under supervision. Applicants must indicate their availability for work type and location.
ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH SPECIALIST 1 - Elko

APPROXIMATE ANNUAL SALARY - $56,689.20 to $83,666.16 PAY GRADE: 32

The salary range indicated in this announcement is based on the Employee/Employer retirement compensation schedule. An employer-only option is available at a reduced salary range. Generally, salaries start at the lowest level of a step 1 and increase with each year of service to the highest level of a step 10.

For more information on benefit and retirement programs, please see the sections below.

In order to receive consideration, applicants must indicate their availability for any work type, travel, and location requirements listed.

JOB INFORMATION

Work Type: A Permanent, full time vacancy

Department: Health and Human Services (http://dhhs.nv.gov/)

Division: Public and Behavioral Health

Location: Elko

Job Class Code: 10.535

RECRUITMENT INFORMATION

Announcement Number: 49251

Open to all qualified persons.

Posted 10/09/2024

Recruiter:

DANIEL LABARBERA

Email: d.labarbera@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 perform in a trainee capacity and acquire the knowledge, skills and abilities required in this occupation.

The Division of Public and Behavioral Health: Environmental Health Section (EHS) is hiring for an Environmental Health Specialist 1 in Elko, NV. Under the direct supervision of the Environmental Health Specialist IV, 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 perform in a trainee capacity and acquire the knowledge, skills, and abilities required in this occupation. 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; design septic systems, and calculate fees. 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.

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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Direct Inquiries or Correspondence to:

Division of Human Resource Management Northern Nevada 515 East Musser Street, First Floor Carson City, Nevada 89701-4204TDD for the Hearing Impaired (800) 326-6868 Division of Human Resource Management Southern Nevada 7251 Amigo St, Suite 120 Las Vegas, NV 89119TDD for the Hearing Impaired (800) 326-6868

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.

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