OVERVIEW OF ATHENA:

ATHENA Consulting is an award-winning staffing firm serving state and local governments. Our mission is to make lives better! We make our Clients’ Lives Easier by engaging and supporting our clients and partnering with them to be the most knowledgeable staffing partner. We make our Employees’ Lives Better by identifying and cultivating their talents and matching these talents with our customers’ needs. ATHENA places a high value on customer service, accountability and getting the job done.

POSITION SUMMARY:

We are currently recruiting for an Environmental Specialist l. The Environmental Health Associate performs environmental health (EH) work of moderate difficulty, requiring some independent judgment and knowledge of Environmental Health laws and regulations. Performs routine investigations of animal bites, monitors confined animals to observe condition, packages specimens for transport. Perform inspections of hotel/motels, swimming pools, marinas, summer camps, migrant labor camps and campgrounds. Investigate environmental complaints. Draft schematic drawings for water well construction permits and completes data entry in the state environmental health database. Performs on-site inspection of completed wells in uncomplicated situations. Determines compliance of well location with permitted area and compliance with well construction techniques. Performs other routine EH inspections of low to moderate technical complexity. District travel is required; therefore, employees must maintain a valid driver’s license and adhere to VDH’s drive safety policy.

This FULL-TIME position starts at $21-$24 per hour and is located in Petersburg, VA.

 ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Skills in composition of reports, data entry, effective communication, using language appropriate to customer’s level of understanding.

• Proficient in basic computer software programs.

• Ability to conduct inspections and investigations in all areas of environmental health, to work outdoors and perform moderately strenuous physical labor during all seasons.

• Skills in problem solving essential. Must be able to provide own transportation for travel within district.

• Ability to work with diverse cultural backgrounds.

• Graduation from high school or equivalent experience and/or training in relation to the duties.

• Participate in developing department goals, objectives, and systems

• Participate in staff meetings and attend other meetings and seminars as assigned.

• Recommend new approaches, policies, and procedures, to continually improve efficiency of the department and services performed.

• Efficiently performs duties as assigned and works as a team within division and company.

• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Employment is contingent upon satisfactory results of a state and federal criminal history background check and the Department of Social Service’s Child Abuse and Neglect Central Registry check, U.S. HHS IG Exclusion List check, employment reference check, proof of education (diploma or transcripts), professional licensure verification, and E-Verify. Conviction information, ascertained through a fingerprint-based background check, is a final step in the application process (if selected for the position).

Work Schedule: 

Prince George Health Department – Base

6540 Administration Drive

Prince George, VA 23875

Petersburg Health Department - Base

301 Halifax Street

Petersburg, VA 23803

Travel required to other Localities in:

Dinwiddie, VA 23841

Emporia, VA 23847

Hopewell, VA 23860

Prince George, VA 23875

Dendron VA 23839

Sussex, VA 23884

Petersburg VA 2380

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent verbal, written, and listening communication skills within the English language.


• Proven, high quality customer service (internal and external customers).


• Ability to work collaboratively.


• Solid ability to analyze situations carefully and adopt appropriate courses of action.


• Ability to understand and adhere to the duties, methods, and procedures required by the position.


• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.


• Ability to prioritize tasks.


• Ability to effectively communicate to large and small group audiences.


• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent experience and/or training in relation to the duties.


• Proficient in basic computer software programs (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook)

·         Ability to conduct inspections and investigations in all areas of environmental health, to work outdoors and perform moderately strenuous physical labor during all seasons.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer. 


• Must be able to lift and move up to 25 pounds at times. 


• Standard hours of work Monday through Friday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm.


• Travel may be required up to 10% of the time.

Successful ATHENA employees will display the following characteristics:

• You strive to be the best in your field currently and in the future.


• You like to make your employer look good.


• You find solutions, where others only see problems.


• You are proactive, you make and meet commitments, and you perform your duties exceedingly well.


• You are aware of the employer’s needs at all times and are well-versed in what you personally and ATHENA can offer them as a whole.


• You have the ability to work with diverse, integrated, deliverable-driven teams to accomplish the larger mission.

The benefits of working for ATHENA include:

• Support from a team of professionals committed to making your life better.


• Medical, dental and vision insurance.


• Medical and dependent flexible spending account.


• Pet insurance.


• Mass transportation benefit for the Maryland and Washington, D.C. area.


• 401k with a generous employer match.


• Easy to use employee self-serve HR portal.


• Paid time off varies by contract – be sure to inquire with your Recruiter.


• Holiday pay varies by contract – be sure to inquire with your Recruiter.

The statements in this Job Posting are intended to describe the general nature and minimum level of work required.  The content should not be construed as a complete list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required to meet the criteria for this position.  Upon request, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Application for employment is not intended to and does not create a contract or offer of employment and if hired, employment with the company is on an at-will basis and could be terminated at the will of either party.

ATHENA Consulting LLC does not discriminate in hiring based on federally protected classifications to include but not limited to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status, marital status or other characteristics protected by law.  Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.