Environmental Health Assistant I Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/norfolk/jobs/newprint/4064370) Apply  Environmental Health Assistant I Salary $40,688.00 - $66,321.00 Annually Location 23509, VA Job Type Permanent Full-time Job Number 11232 Department Public Health Opening Date 06/28/2024 Closing Date 7/8/2024 11:59 PM Eastern + Description + Benefits + Questions Description The City of Norfolk's Department of Public Health is seeking to hire an experienced professional to fill the position of Environmental Health Assistant I. Work involves surveying assigned areas for active and potential environmental nuisances, specifically as they relate to vector control. The incumbent will also be investigating and abating mosquito and rodent problems via source reduction, application of chemicals, and referral of findings for further action. Additionally, the Environmental Health Assistant I submits reports and provides communication with public and other agencies. Essential Functions The essential functions include but are not limited to the following: + Conducts thorough and systematic investigations for mosquito breeding on residential and commercial property. + Responds to complaints and educate the public about mosquito breeding during backyard surveys and other surveillance and abatement activities. + Exterminates pests by formulating and dispensing mosquito and rodent chemicals in accordance with product labels, to include operating mosquito fogging trucks in the evening or early morning. + If needed, engages in ditch maintenance, which includes the use of hand tools (hoe forks, bush axes, brush cutters). + Maintains daily worksheets and accurate records of mosquito control activities and chemical applications. + Performs other duties as assigned. Education/Experience Work requires knowledge of a specific vocational, administrative, or technical nature which may be obtained with six months/one year of advanced study or training past the high school equivalency. Junior college, vocational, business, technical, or correspondence schools are likely sources. Appropriate certification may be awarded upon satisfactory completion of advanced study or training. Six (6) months of experience in enforcement and inspections. Category 8 pesticide certification is preferred. Category 8 Public Health Pesticide Applicator License required within 14 months of employment Additional Information & Requirements + This position requires the ability to work both independently (backyard inspections) and as part of a team (tidal ditching) and the ability to work outdoors in a variety of weather conditions, including mosquito control activities in the summer heat and tidal ditching, which includes navigating marshy terrain wearing hip boots. + Valid Driver's License required. + Consideration for an interview is based solely on the information provided within this application. Your responses to the supplemental questions will be reviewed and verified with the information you provide in the body of your application. + To check the status of your application, refer to your GovernmentJobs.com account for the latest update. + Applications must include complete work history, including periods of unemployment if applicable. Writing "See resume" with no other information is considered an incomplete application and will not be considered. Work Schedule: Flexible. Typically Monday - Friday, 7am to 3:30pm, but with some evening or early morning work (mosquito fogging/control) depending on need. Work Location: 2800 Tarrant Street, Norfolk, 23509, Virginia + Regular full-time and permanent part-time employees may receive paid holidays, vacation and sick leave, employer paid pension plan, basic life insurance, voluntary participation in medical and dental, Section 457 deferred compensation, long-term disability, optional life insurance for self, spouse and children, medical and dependent care reimbursement plans, access to membership in credit union and employer provided parking. + Special project/grant employees are generally eligible for the same benefits of regular full-time employees; however, retirement, life insurance and participation in health plans vary depending upon funding and authorization. + Temporary/seasonal and part-time employees are generally only eligible for employer provided parking and access to membership in credit union. + Retirement If you are hired October 5, 2010, or after to a position with City of Norfolk Retirement System benefits, you will be required to contribute five percent (5%) of your salary toward your retirement benefit. This will be a pre-tax payroll deduction. If you are hired January 1, 2022, or after to a position with Virginia Retirement System (VRS) benefits, you will be required to contribute five percent (5%) of your salary toward your retirement benefit. This will be a pre-tax payroll deduction. + The Tuition Assistance Program is established to encourage employees toward continued self-development and education. Permanent full-time and permanent part-time classified, unclassified permanent, full-time special projects, and constitutional employees who have completed six months continuous service will be eligible to apply. The applicant’s school of enrollment must be an accredited institution. NOTE: The benefits described above are broad generalizations. The specific benefits that an employee may be eligible for are governed by City regulations, as applicable to job type. Non-City Positions listed with a job type designation of "Non-City" are not subject to the benefits descriptions above. Refer to the content of the job posting for information regarding these positions. 01 The following Supplemental Questions are specific to the position for which you have applied to assist the hiring manager in screening applications for specific experience being sought. Please be specific in answering these questions as they will be used to evaluate which applications will be given further consideration in the process. Do not answer "see resume" or "see application" as these are not valid answers. Please note that if you are invited to be interviewed by the department, your responses to the following questions may be subject to verification. + I understand and will answer the following supplemental questions completely and thoroughly. 02 I understand that this position requires the ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions to include the summer heat and the winter cold. + Yes, I understand. + No, I do not understand. 03 Please select your highest level of completed education. + Some high school + High school diploma or equivalency + Some college, trainings, or certifications + Associate's degree + Bachelor's degree or higher 04 How many years of experience do you have investigating and abating mosquito and rodent problems? + I do not have any experience + Less than 6 months + 6 months to 1 year + 1 to 2 years + 2 to 4 years + More than 4 years 05 How many years of experience do you have surveying assigned areas for active and potential environmental nuisances? + I do not have any experience + Less than 6 months + 6 months to 1 year + 1 to 2 years + 2 to 4 years + More than 4 years 06 How many years of experience do you have exterminating pests by formulating and dispensing mosquito and rodent chemicals? + I do not have any experience + Less than 6 months + 6 months to 1 year + 1 to 2 years + 2 to 4 years + More than 4 years 07 Do you have experience performing ditch maintenance to reduce the breeding areas of mosquitoes? + Yes + No 08 Do you possess experience working primarily outside walking in neighborhoods and utilizing medium weight tools (hoe forks, brush axes, etc.)? + Yes + No 09 Do you possess a valid Driver's License? + Yes + No 10 Have you taken and passed the Registered Technician Pesticide Applicator Examination? + Yes + No 11 This is an Essential position that may require work in the event of inclement weather and/or emergencies. Are you willing and able to meet this requirement? + Yes + No 12 Are you a current or previous City of Norfolk employee? + Yes - I am a current City of Norfolk Employee + Yes - I am a previous City of Norfolk Employee + No - I am not a previous or current City of Norfolk employee 13 Please indicate your veteran status. (A copy of your long form DD-214 may be required) + I am not a Veteran + I am a Veteran + I am a Disabled Veteran Required Question Agency City of Norfolk Apply Please verify your email address Verify Email