About the position
ADLM Counties Environmental Public Health is seeking a full-time Director/Lead Environmental Public Health Inspector, preferably with a Bachelor’s degree with major coursework in the natural or physical sciences or related fields. Applicable experience may be considered in lieu of formal education. One year of experience in public health, environmental health, or a related field is preferred.
This position will potentially transition into the Environmental Public Health Director position, with management, supervisory and enforcement duties.
Duties
- Field and office work for the environmental public health programs.
- Primary Food Inspector: inspections and regulation of food establishments, and maintaining the National Retail Food Regulatory Program Standards.
- Back-up inspector for private sewage disposal system inspections, swimming pool and spa inspections, and tanning and tattoo establishment inspections.
- Back-up for abandoned well plugging, well rehabilitation, new well construction, water quality, public health nuisances, hazards and other general health concerns.
Qualifications
- Skills in organization, keeping accurate records, and the ability to analyze laws, rules and local ordinances (required).
- Able to work in a team-based environment, with effective technical, written and verbal skills.
- Able to use a computer, with familiarity with basic data entry, word processing, email, the internet and presentations.
- Valid State of Iowa driver’s license, reliable transportation, and the ability to obtain car insurance at the agency-specified liability level.
- Residency is not a requirement, but you must be able to report to work on time.
Pay and benefits
The salary range will be based on education and/or experience. Base pay will start between $21.00 and $23.00 per hour.
- IPERS retirement
- Blue Cross Blue Shield insurance paid for the employee
- $25,000 life insurance