ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH TRAINER - 40011000

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GENERAL DESCRIPTION: 

The purpose of this job is to provide a variety of specialized administrative and training functions to the department. Duties may vary according to the assigned office. 

This job is performed under general supervision, independently developing work methods and sequences.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The essential functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this position. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the position as necessary.

• • Develops and coordinates training programs, plans, and activities to support staff development.
  • Develops procedures to ensure accuracy and uniformity in interpretation, application, and enforcement of regulatory requirements and program policies.
  • Ensures new and existing employees are performing at or above established Quality Program Standards.
  • Maintains current on regulatory law and rule changes and communicates changes with staff.
  • Performs Quality Program evaluations and documentation audits.
  • Monitors and ensures that all staff maintain training logs and acquire continuing education hours in accordance with NC REHS Board of Examiners requirements.
  • Develops metrics that demonstrate performance levels, progression rates, and inconsistencies.
  • Performs inspections and evaluation; initiates and supports enforcement actions; conducts educational outreach visits.
  • Plans, organizes, and presents educational seminars.
  • Supports development of in-service training programs and presentation materials.
  • Act as primary trainer and coordinator for the Food, Lodging, & Institutions programs.
  • Serve as delegated authority to enforce provisions of program rules, laws, and regulations; this includes issuance, denial, suspension and revocation of permits.
  • Represents the County in a variety of forums as a presenter and educational expert on relative subject matters.
  • Performs related tasks as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Advances analytical skills to critically thing through complex issues.
• Knowledge and skill in the application of public health practices, principles, and techniques and related programs.
• Considerable knowledge of available resources and organizations and the ability to coordinate them as needed.
• Knowledge of environmental health laws, rules, and procedures, as well as a complete understanding of the concepts of public health law.
• Ability to analyze and comprehend a wide variety of technical and administrative regulations, records, and reports.
• Ability to present formal environmental health training programs.
• Ability to develop and express ideas and opinions concisely, comprehensively, and clearly in oral and written form.
• Ability to independently plan and schedule work activities.
• Ability to apply environmental health knowledge and techniques in the investigation of environmental health problems.

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

Requires a bachelor’s degree with 30 semester hours in Physical/Biological science or related field and two years of experience at the Registered Environmental Health Specialist level in a health department and state authorizations in all applicable disciplines required for enforcement of State rules or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

SPECIAL CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES REQUIREMENTS:

• Registered as an Environmental Health Specialist by the North Carolina Board of Sanitarian Examiners prior to employment.
• Valid NC's Driver's License

To further the mission of the Durham County Department of Public Health (DCoDPH) to partner with our community to advance health equity, protect the environment, and promote health and wellness for all, DCoDPH is implementing the employee vaccination and tuberculosis screening policies. All DCoDPH employees are considered healthcare personnel (HCP) working in a health care setting with the potential for exposure to patients and/or infectious materials and, therefore, are required to comply and provide documented proof of the following:

• Measles, Mumps & Rubella (MMR) vaccination/immunity 
• Varicella-Zoster Virus (Chicken Pox) vaccination/immunity 
• Tdap (Tetanus, Diphtheria, Pertussis)
• Tuberculosis (TB) baseline screening within the last twelve (12) months prior to employment
• Hepatitis B vaccination/immunity – only required for DCoDPH employees with potential Bloodborne Pathogen (BBP) exposures.

Identified DCoDPH HCP with potential Bloodborne Pathogen (BBP) exposure have an additional requirement for the Hepatitis B vaccination. Required vaccination, serological testing to determine immunity, and baseline tuberculosis screening are available for all Public Health employees who elect to become DCoDPH patients upon request and at no cost.

Proof of vaccination and tuberculosis screening must be provided to Human Resources within seven (7) business days prior to the date of employment.

AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT COMPLIANCE:

Durham County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ADA requires Durham County to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are encouraged to discuss ADA accommodations with management. 

BACKGROUND CHECK STATEMENT:

This position may be subject to a background check, which could include, but is not limited to, criminal history (employment-related and/or SBI fingerprint-based), credit history, motor vehicle records, educational verification, and checks of the sexual offender registry, depending on the specific requirements of the role. A conviction record does not automatically disqualify an applicant from employment consideration, unless otherwise required by applicable state law.