Environmental Health Specialist 1 at Ohio Department of Administrative Services

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Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

05 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

05 Jan, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Inspection, Dairy Science, Animal Science, Food Science, Enforcement Action, Complaint Investigation, Data Collection, Report Preparation, Public Speaking, Regulatory Compliance, Laboratory Analysis, Field Review, Plan Review, Administrative Duties, Problem Solving, Communication

Industry

Government Administration

Description

What You'll Do: The Ohio Department of Agriculture is currently seeking candidates for a Dairy Plant Environmental Health Specialist 1 position in the Dairy Division, headquartered in Allen, Auglaize, Shelby or Logan County. The duties for the Dairy Plant Environmental Health Specialist 1 position include but are not limited to: As provided for in Chapter 917 of the Ohio Revised Code and rules adopted there under, conducts inspections of dairy facilities, dairy facility records and dairy facility reports Conducts examinations for issuance of weigher, sampler, or tester licenses Collects and transports samples for laboratory analysis Initiates appropriate enforcement action (e.g., warning letter, license suspension and license revocation) Explains dairy rules, laws, and program policies to dairy industry Conducts field reviews of dairy equipment, devices and systems Investigates complaints and offers solutions Reviews plans for new or altered milking systems, dairy equipment and facilities Performs miscellaneous administrative duties as assigned: prepares inspection reports and interoffice correspondence Assists in conducting special studies Attends staff meetings Gives speeches and presentations to industry groups and other service and/or professional organizations Collects data and information for consideration by Sanitarian Program Administrator that may result in rule changes and/or interpretation Collects evidence and testifies in administrative hearings and court trials This position shall be filled in accordance with the provisions of the OCSEA Collective Bargaining Agreement. ODA bargaining unit members have selection rights before non-bargaining unit members. All other applications will only be considered if an internal bargaining unit applicant is not selected for this position. Must acquire registration as an environmental health specialist in training or environmental health specialist prior to engaging in practice of environmental health, but not later than 90 days from date of employment. Candidates will be required to provide a college transcript for proof of eligibility for Environmental Health Specialist-In-Training and/or Registered Environmental Health Specialist. As a result, please attach copy of your transcript to your application for this position. In addition to proceeding, must have below: Completion of undergraduate core program in agriculture from an accredited college or university, with specialization in dairy science, animal science or food science OR 24 months training or 24 months experience in management of dairy production or dairy processing operations AND must be able to provide own transportation Note: Pursuant to Ohio Administrative Code Rule 4736-8-01(C): Science courses approved by the board shall be in biology, chemistry, physics, geology, mathematics, or statistics and be applicable to the practice of environmental health science.

Responsibilities

The Environmental Health Specialist 1 conducts inspections of dairy facilities and their records, collects samples for analysis, and initiates enforcement actions as necessary. They also explain dairy regulations to industry stakeholders and investigate complaints.