1. Health Environmentalist I (Transcript Submission Required)

The Lake Cumberland District Health Department is currently accepting applications for a full-time Health Environmentalist I based in McCreary Co. with some work days in Pulaski Co.

General Duties Include: Inspects food establishments for compliance with state regulations pertaining to sanitation; performs regular inspections of tourist accommodations, schools, swimming pools and septic tanks sites to ensure compliance with state and local regulations pertaining to environmental health, this may include taking product samples and forwarding for testing. Secures water samples, investigates nuisance complaints and other duties related to environmental health; request assistance from supervisors in situations beyond his/her scope of training and experience. Interprets reports generated by the Environmental Health Management Information System (EHMIS)/Graphical Users Interface (GUI) system. Analyzes and interprets data regarding test results, inspections results, etc. and presents results to appropriate types of audiences.

Minimum Education, Training or Experience: Bachelor’s degree from a college or university with a minor or twenty-four (24) semester hours in environmental health, biological or physical science or registration as a Kentucky Environmental Specialist/Sanitarian under KRS 223.

(**SEE NOTE BELOW ABOUT SUBMITTING TRANSCRIPTS**)

Special Requirements: Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license. Note: an individual upon employment must become registered under the provisions of KRS 223 to remain a permanent employee per Administrative Regulations 902 KAR 8:080.

Starting Salary: $20.30 per hour (5% increment added to salary upon successful completion of an initial six months performance probationary period.)

Merit Salary/Position Grade: 17

Please click the link listed below for a full listing of qualifications and instructions to apply for this position.

https://chfs.wd12.myworkdayjobs.com/CHFS/job/McCreary-County-Health-Center/Health- Environmentalist-I_JR-10000784

Completed applications must be submitted by 11:59pm on Friday, August 22, 2025.

**SUBMITTING TRANSCRIPTS – Official transcripts are preferred and MUST be provided and uploaded with the application before the job posting close date. All transcripts must list the degree and date awarded. PLEASE NOTE: Failure to upload a transcript with the awarded degree listed with the date awarded or conferred will automatically disqualify the application from consideration.

 Qualified applicants/employees are subject to a pre-screening, selection for interview, and/or demonstration of skills testing. Employment may be contingent upon a successful drug screening and background check.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, ancestry or veteran status. Reasonable accommodations are provided upon request.

 An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D