Public Health and Safety Specialist
Department
ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH & SAFETY (UA-ENHS-IUBLA)
Job Summary
- Assures compliance with federal, state, and local regulations and the safety of all faculty, staff, students, and visitors by conducting and documenting regular safety inspections of facilities on IU campuses.
- Determines deviations, educates on corrective actions, establishes a schedule for compliance and conducts follow-up investigations, as necessary.
- Responds to health/sanitation inquiries and complaints from the general public, IU faculty, staff, students, and visitors, and provides related technical advice, including but not limited to, providing information, referrals, and/or assistance as appropriate.
- Conducts training and education of stakeholders on various public health related topics.
- Processes Temporary Event Food Service Applications for IU Bloomington and regional campuses.
- Collects environmental (animal, food, liquid waste, water) samples, maintains chain of custody, submits sample to the appropriate lab for analysis; performs interpretation of lab results and devises corrective actions, as applicable.
- Reviews construction plans for retail food service establishments; performs on-site construction/renovation consultation on approved projects.
- Maintains public record files including maintaining accurate and detailed files of all inspections, complaints, and related documents.
Qualifications
Combinations of related education and experience may be considered. Education beyond the minimum required may be substituted for work experience. Work experience beyond the minimum required may be substituted for education.
EDUCATION
Required
- Bachelor's degree (preferably in public health, environmental health, science, or closely related field)
WORK EXPERIENCE
Required
- 2 years of environmental health and safety or related experience
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES
Required
- Possesses a valid driver's license and ability to be insured by Indiana University Upon Date of Hire
- Certified Food Safety Manager as recognized by Title 410 IAC 7-22: Certification of Food Handler Requirements within 1 Year From Date of Hire
- Category 7A Certified Pesticide Applicator License within 1 Year From Date of Hire
- Certified Pool Operator (CPO) as recognized by the National Swimming Pool Foundation within 1 Year From Date of Hire
- Register as an instructor and proctor for an accredited Certified Food Safety Manager course within 1 Year From Date of Hire
SKILLS
Required
- Demonstrated problem solving skills
- Proficient communication skills
- Demonstrates customer service skills
- Ability to build strong customer relationships
- Maintains a high degree of professionalism
- Performs work independently with minimal supervision
- Seeks to acquire knowledge in area of specialty
- Demonstrates a high commitment to quality
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