Environmental Health Specialist
State of Virginia · Virginia
- Role
- Policy analyst
- First seen
- Jul 30, 2026
- Closes
- Not listed
- Salary
- $45,645 - $48,757
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Summary
The Environmental Health Specialist is an entry-level position with the Virginia Department of Health's Crater Health District, performing environmental health duties including food sanitation, on-site soils evaluation, private well inspection, rabies abatement, communicable disease investigation, and shellfish growing area classification. Employees receive close supervision and on-the-job training, and must obtain one of several specified certifications within 18 months to advance to a senior position.
Key qualifications
- Ability to communicate effectively with the public and other partners; proficient in basic computer software programs
- Knowledge and experience in assigned program area (environmental health, food safety, soils, or shellfish)
- Must be able to complete training in VDH Soils, Food, or Shellfish program and obtain credentials within 18 months
- Valid State Driver's License required to operate state or personal vehicle for agency business
- Time management skills and customer-service oriented approach to work as a team member
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