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Environmental Health Associate
Job no: 5108514
Work type: Restricted Full-Time
Location: Rocky Mount, Virginia
Categories: Health and Human Services
Title: Environmental Health Associate
State Role Title: Direct Service Associate III
Hiring Range: 35,203.00 - 36,503.00
Pay Band: 3
Agency: Virginia Department of Health
Location: WEST PIEDMONT-FRANKLIN
Agency Website: https://www.vdh.virginia.gov/
Recruitment Type: General Public - G
Job Duties
Are you passionate about protecting the health of your community and ready for a role where every day brings something new? Our local health department is looking for an enthusiastic and dedicated Environmental Health Associate to join our team.
In this role, you'll be out in the community-visiting homes, businesses, schools, and public spaces-to help ensure the environments where people live, learn, work, and play are safe and healthy. You'll support essential public health services like food safety, onsite sewage and water protection, environmental inspections, and community education. It's hands-on work that truly makes a difference.
Working in a rural area means you'll build strong relationships with residents, local partners, and community leaders. You'll become a trusted resource, helping families and businesses navigate environmental health needs while contributing to a healthier, more resilient region.
If you enjoy problem-solving, connecting with people, and being part of a mission-driven team, this is an exciting opportunity to grow your skills and serve your community. We'd love to welcome someone who brings curiosity, compassion, and a commitment to public service.
Key responsibilities include conducting routine investigations of animal bites, obtaining animal confinement forms, preparing rabies specimens for transport and follow up on animal confinement releases. Also, it requires the ability to read and interpret regulations and conduct inspections related to campgrounds, summer camps, swimming pools and lodging facilities.
The EHA will process FOIA requests related to septic and well records.
Additional duties include data entry in the Environmental Health Database (EHD) and performing low-complexity environmental investigations related to public health complaints. Complaints will be associated with campgrounds, summer camps, swimming pools, lodging facilities and other general complaints of public health concern. The EHA will assist EHS with field work in the septic / well program and food program. This position offers an opportunity to contribute to public health and safety while gaining hands-on experience in environmental health practices.
***This is a restricted position, which is solely funded by the Public Health Infrastructure Grant (PHIG) for a period ending 11/30/2027. The availability of funding is scheduled for review before the grant expiration date and periodically thereafter. Continued employment is contingent on the continued availability of funds. ***
Minimum Qualifications
Skills in composition of reports, data entry and effective communication
• Proficient in basic computer software programs
• Ability to conduct inspections and investigations in all areas of environmental health, to work outdoors and perform moderately strenuous physical labor during all seasons
• Skills in problem solving essential
• Ability to work with diverse cultural backgrounds
• A valid State Driver's License is required to operate a state vehicle or if operating a personal vehicle while conducting business on behalf of the agency
Additional Considerations
• Experience in environmental health support
Special Instructions
You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to "Your Application" in your account to check the status of your application for this position.
You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to "Your Application" in your account to check the status of your application for this position.
VDH accepts only on-line applications. Faxed, mailed, or e-mailed applications will not be considered. Applications are accepted until 11:55 p.m. on the job closing date. Applications and/or resumes should include relevant work history which indicates your qualifications for this position. Supplemental questions are encouraged to be answered in a comprehensive manner and reference any pertinent knowledge, skills, and abilities as well as any previous experience that relates to the position.
Employment is contingent upon satisfactory results of a state and federal criminal history background check and the Department of Social Service's Child Abuse and Neglect Central Registry check, U.S. HHSIG Exclusion List check, employment reference check and E-Verify. Other financial, credit, driving, background checks or completion of Statement of Economic Interests may be required for certain positions.
It is the policy of the Commonwealth and VDH that all aspects of human resource management be conducted without regard to race (or traits historically associated with race including hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists); sex; color; national origin; religion; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; age; veteran status; political affiliation; disability; genetic information; and pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions. VDH employees have a shared Code of Ethics, which can be found in the bottom banner of our website: www.vdh.virginia.gov.
If you have been affected by DHRM Policy 1.30 layoff and possess a valid Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Card) or a Preferential Hiring Form (Blue Card), you must submit the card before the closing date for this position. The Card may be submitted with the state application as an attachment.
As a V3 (Virginia Values Veterans) employer VDH Welcomes Veterans to apply!
Contact Information
Contact Information
Name: Eddie McDaniel
Phone: N/A
Email: edward.mcdaniel@vdh.virginia.gov
In support of the Commonwealth's commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.
Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.
Advertised: 28 Jul 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 08 Aug 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
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