State of Nevada, Division of Human Resource Management hiring ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH SPECIALIST 1 - Underfill in Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | LinkedIn (2024)

Announcement Number: 47477 Open to all qualified persons. Posted 05/22/2024 Close Date: 06/21/2024 Recruiter:

CLARK MANDICHAK

Phone: (775)684-0154

Email: clarkmandichak@admin.nv.gov Applications accepted for another 16 Days 6 Hrs 40 Mins

The Position

Environmental Health Specialists are responsible for conducting drug licensing investigations; label review, sampling and inspection of drug and cosmetic manufacturing plants; inspection of dairies and milk processing plants; certification of septic systems; inspection of food warehouses, traditional food and drink establishments, health facilities, public institutions and other related facilities to ensure compliance with State laws and regulations.

Incumbents perform in a trainee capacity and acquire the knowledge, skills and abilities required in this occupation.

This is an Environmental Health Specialist underfill position for a Public Health Rating & Survey Officer. Nevada Department of Agriculture, Division of Animal Industry - Dairy Program is recruiting in the Las Vegas, Nevada office. The incumbent is responsible for routine inspections and investigations of dairy and meat facilities in the Southern area of the State. The incumbent is responsible for evaluating facilities for compliance with standards, state and federal statutes and regulations through the inspection process utilizing record review, interviews, and observations. The incumbent will complete all required inspection activity documents in accordance with regulations, statutes and policies and procedures, as applicable. Evaluate milk haulers and samplers to the standards set forth in the Pasteurized Milk Ordinance. Collect dairy, water, and single service samples. Serve as a resource for and provide information and education to industry and Department of Agriculture personnel. The incumbent will perform other related work as assigned. The State of Nevada is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building diverse, inclusive, and innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. All applicants are considered without regard to race, color, national origin, religion or belief, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, domestic partnership, genetic information (GINA), or compensation and/or wages. *** THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE DEPENDING ON THE NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED. APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE***

To see full Class Specifications visit: http://hr.nv.gov/Resources/ClassSpecs/Class_Specifications-10_0/

To QualifyIn order to be qualified, you must meet the following requirements:

Education and Experience (Minimum Qualifications) Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university which includes the satisfactory completion of at least 45 quarter hours, or 30 semester hours, of academic work in science courses, including biology, chemistry, physics, geology, sanitary engineering or environmental engineering. Special Notes Any person licensed as an Environmental Health Specialist in another state or by the National Environmental Health Association (NEHA) must obtain and maintain certification of registration by the Nevada State Board within six months of appointment and as a condition of continuing employment. Special Requirements A pre-employment criminal history check and fingerprinting are required. Persons offered employment in this position will be required to pay for these items. This position may require up to 50% travel. College transcripts must be submitted with the employment application. This position requires a valid driver's license or evidence of equivalent mobility at the time of appointment and for continuing employment. The Examination Application Evaluation Exam The exam will consist of an application evaluation. It is essential that applications include detailed information with time frames regarding education and experience. The most qualified applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for interview. The hiring agency may require specific skills related testing as part of the interviewing process.

The following additional questions are part of this Recruitment

• This position requires incumbent to be licensed as a Environmental Health Specialist Trainee with the State of Nevada Board of Environmental Health Specialists within 30 days of appointment. Can you meet this requirement?

INFORMATIONAL LINKS For more information about state employment, visit the following:

Division of Human Resource Management: http://hr.nv.gov

Public Employees Retirement System: http://www.nvpers.org

Public Employees Benefits Program: http://pebp.state.nv.us

More Benefits Information: http://nvjobs.nv.gov/Applicants/EB

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Northern Nevada

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Carson City, Nevada 89701-4204