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ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH TECHNICIAN

Kenosha County Public Healthis looking for a self-directed, adaptable individual to join our Environmental Health team. This position strives to protect and preserve a healthy environment for the well-being of the Kenosha County community. Our team is built upon our members who hold themselves accountable, take pride in working together, and have passion in the purpose they serve. We measure our success by the difference we make in our community’s health and wellness. We want to capitalize on your strengths and give you the work culture to succeed. Let’s partner together to inspire a better Kenosha County!

The Environmental Health Tech position requires professional level administration and community outreach. This position conducts compliance inspections for implementation of governing health codes and ordinances as well as preservation of the community’s health and safety, and conducts environmental field sampling for various state agency contracts. This position reports to the Environmental Sanitarian Supervisor.

Kenosha County is committed to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion and is an

Equal Opportunity Employer.

2023 Hiring Range: $23.43 - $26.62 per hour

Position Summary and Job Duties

Animal Investigations

Perform animal bites and rabies control investigations
Instruct animal owners to follow proper rabies protocol and provide information on how to deal with an animal suspected of rabies
Pick up, prepare, and deliver animals to be tested for rabies
Work with local animal hospitals and Community Service Officers
Check households on animal nuisance complaints and animal ordinance violations
Conduct yearly inspections of animal kennels at licensed establishments
Create detailed and accurate reports of inspections and investigations

Water Testing

Perform bacteria, E. coli, and nitrate tests on water samples
Collect beach and public well water samples and perform various lab water tests
Enter and track the County’s maintenance program for septic systems and holding tanks

Operational Responsibilities

Maintain the Weights and Measures program for the City of Kenosha
Check gas stations to certify the accuracy of their gas pumps
Work with sanitarians to license and inspect Tourist Rooming Houses
Provide radon information and remediation techniques to the public
Monitor environmental section phone, maintain log, and distribute as appropriate
Continually seek out quality improvement opportunities to refine/enhance the diversity, equity, and inclusion of programs and services
Participate in broader divisional orientation, training, and staff development functions including all staff meetings and Community Health Improvement Planning (CHIP)
Ensure adherence and compliance to the policies and procedures of the federal Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) regarding protected health information
Investigate health hazard complaints and determine best course of action for remediation

Success Factors

Knowledge of:

State statutes and local ordinances relating to environmental health
Private on-site wastewater treatment systems (POWTS)
Principles, practices, and techniques of environmental health work
Aseptic technique for sampling procedure and testing

Skill in:

Time management, prioritizing, and organization
Relationship building and customer service
Critical thinking, systems thinking, analytical and problem-solving, as well as sound judgement
Strong oral communication for networking, interpersonal relationships, and effective presentations to a wide range of people
Strong written communication including the ability to craft correspondence, reports, and proper documentation with minimal grammatical and syntax errors
Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint
Basic internet usage

Ability to:

Maintain accurate records and reports
Effectively interact with sensitivity with persons from diverse cultural, socioeconomic, educational, racial, ethnic, religious, and professional backgrounds and persons of all ages, gender identities, sexual orientations, and lifestyles
Effectively work in a team environment that promotes customer satisfaction as well as independently to meet deadlines
Remain professional and courteous at all times, especially in high pressure situations
Effectively plan, organize, and manage competing priorities and challenges under pressure
Engage, establish, and maintain collaborative partnerships with multi-cultural/multi-disciplinary staff, management, community partners, and the public
Maintain confidentiality and serve the public with honesty and integrity
Operate with a high degree of flexibility, initiative, attention to detail, and commitment
Thrive in a fast paced, robust organization
Work respectfully in a diverse and inclusive environment

Job Requirements, Education, Training and Experience

High school diploma or GED equivalent
Some college or technical training coursework in environmental science, biology, or similar field
Prior experience or knowledge of environmental health preferred
Prior experience or knowledge of laboratory sampling techniques preferred
Bilingual (English and Spanish) preferred

Other Job Requirements

Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record

Benefits

Health, dental, and vision insurance effective first of month following 30 days of employment with the ability to reduce premium contribution through participation in a wellness program
Flexible Spending Accounts
Employee Assistance Program
Paid Time Off
Twelve Paid Holidays
Retirement Plan: Participation in the Wisconsin Retirement System which includes county-paid life insurance
Tuition Reimbursement

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The position involves heavy physical demands, such as exerting up to 50 to 100 pounds of force occasionally, 25 to 50 pounds of force frequently, and 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects
Constant walking, dynamic balance, forward level reaching, and simple grasping; frequent sitting, standing, static balancing, and repetitive bending, squatting, and kneeling; and occasional climbing of stairs while lifting/carrying 50 pounds
Will occasionally work in an outdoor environment with exposure to weather-related heat and cold, rain, wind, and other elements

Selection Process

Application Review - Qualifying
Oral Interview - Qualifying
Background Check - Qualifying
Physical Examination/Drug Screen - Qualifying

If you require accommodations at any point in the selection process because of a disability, please notify Human Resources in advance for arrangements.

Applications must be submitted no later than Sunday, October 15, 2023.

To learn more about Kenosha County Public Health, please visit:

https://www.kenoshacounty.org/297/Public-Health

The pay grade for this position is NE8 (Min. $23.43 – Max. $29.81 per hour).

This position is located in Kenosha County, a growing community along the shores of Lake Michigan and less than an hour away from Milwaukee and Chicago. To see why Kenosha County is a great place to live, work, and play, visit:https://www.visitkenosha.com/

Thank you for your interest in employment with Kenosha County!

Kenosha County is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer.

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