JOB OPPORTUNITIES
VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
(Open to Internal and External Applicants)
PUBLIC HEALTH INVESTIGATOR
-OPEN UNTIL FILLED-
DUTIES
To conduct investigations and inspections for enforcement of environmental health laws, ordinances and regulations in a variety of program areas including food, lodging, environmental lead compliance, and environmental compliance.
Requires
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s Degree in one of the physical or natural sciences plus two years of professional work experience in the environmental or public health field. Degree must include an algebra course or higher level math and 30 semester hours in basic sciences. Professional work experience in environmental or public health may be substituted for the formal education requirement on a year for year basis. Must possess a valid MO Motor Vehicle Operator’s License. Depending upon assignment, incumbent may be required to obtain Missouri Environmental Health Specialist credential within first 30 months of employment. Must have access to transportation to conduct off-site inspections and proof of liability insurance on the vehicle. Work hours may fluctuate in relation to establishments that operate outside of normal business hours and temporary events. Incumbent may occasionally be designated as on-call contact. May be subject to emergency call-in.
See Job Description for Essential Duties and Qualifications.
Salary
$1,348.80 - $1,880.80 Bi-weekly is complete Salary Range.
(Starting salary is typically at the beginning of the range depending on individual qualifications and budget authorization.)
Application Deadline
Search Committee will consider all applications/resumes received by January 27, 2012; however, applications/resumes will be accepted until the position is filled.
CITY EMPLOYEES must submit a resume or employment application in accordance with the application
deadline stated above.
ALL CANDIDATES SUBMITTING A RESUME SHOULD INCLUDE SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER.
NOTE: To receive credit for college education, you must submit your college transcript with your application. Based on the number and quality of applicants, applications may be reviewed for qualifications beyond the minimums stated herein. Education and experience shall be evaluated with regard to recency and quality, as well as quantity, per Merit Rule 5.8.
The ELIGIBLE LIST established as a result of this job posting will be used for a minimum of six months or until the list is exhausted. Individuals must apply now in order to be considered for future openings of this position. Eligible applicants will have the option of having their name withheld from consideration for specific vacancies if they choose.
To ensure consideration, CITY EMPLOYEES wishing to transfer or take a voluntary demotion for the current vacancy should indicate their interest to the Human Resources Department by completing the appropriate form by the application deadline.
According to Merit Rule 10.1(c), no CITY EMPLOYEE “shall be deemed eligible for promotional examination whose last service rating was not satisfactory.”
Equal Opportunity Employer
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin or disability. Individuals with disabilities should request reasonable accommodations in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act prior to testing or appointment. Proof of United States Citizenship/Authorization to Work in The United States as established by the Immigration Reform Act of 1986 is a condition of employment. Pre-employment drug testing required.
To apply, complete an online application. To check the status of this position (accepting applications, scheduling testing, 2nd interviews, filled, etc.) please see Position Status.
