ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH TECHNICIAN 2107

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS

Under supervision, the employee inspects a variety of food establishments, sewage and water facilities, swimming areas, and labor camps to determine adequacy of sanitary facilities and to insure compliance with public health laws and the sanitary code. Work also involves responsibility for gathering information for use of public health engineers and Senior Public Health Sanitations in determining the need for sanitary improvements. Inspections require only a sub-professional knowledge of environmental sanitation matters and the employee is required to prepare reports on inspections and routine correspondence. Work is performed under the supervision of a Senior Environmental Health Technician who reviews reports and provides advisory assistance.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES

Inspects restaurants and public eating places for arrangement of food handling, food service, dishwashing and disinfection of dishes and utensils;

Inspects the handling, display and storage of meat and food in retail establishments;

Inspects the sanitary conditions of camps, hotels, and boarding house;

Inspects newly installed private and public sewage and water systems for adherence to laws and sanitary code regulations, and to determine compliance with approved plans;

Inspects semi-public or individual water supplies and sewage disposal devices, toilets, garbage disposal, public health nuisance complaints and general sanitation;

Inspects milk pasteurization plants for cleanliness and general sanitation;

Keeps records and prepares reports on inspections made;

Assists in the preparation of evidence for court cases involving sanitary code violations; may testify in court.

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

Good knowledge of the principles and practices of environmental sanitation and inspection; good knowledge of public health laws and sanitary codes governing environmental sanitation; ability to make inspections and evaluate sanitary conditions; ability to enforce codes and regulations firmly, tactfully, and impartially; ability to understand and follow oral and written instruction; ability to keep records and to prepare and submit reports.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

OPEN COMPETITIVE

Graduation from a New York State or Regionally accredited college or technical institute with an associate degree in applied science or completion of two year of college, including twelve credit hours of mathematics and natural science, plus one year of satisfactory experience as an Environmental Health Technician Trainee, during which time the applicant satisfactorily completed an in-service environmental health training program approved by the State Department of Health; or,

An Associate degree in applied science in a course specifically approved by the Public Health Council.

NECESARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Eligibility for a certificate as an Environmental Health Technician issued by the State of New York at the time of application for appointment. Possession of the certificate at the time of permanent appointment.

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SUFFOLK COUNTY

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