Job Title Environmental Health COVID-19 SpecialistHealthcare SpecialistHealthcare Assistant Location Heathsville VA 22473 Duration Contract 3 Months Job Description The Environmental Health COVID-19 Specialist is an entry level public health professional responsible for receiving, tracking, and investigating complaints related to Executive Order compliance in businesses in their district. The incumbent will be expected to gain knowledge, through on-the-job training, about the virus that causes COVID-19, mitigation strategies that reduce the risk of transmission in communities, and Executive Order requirements for businesses and individuals. The incumbent will be responsible for using this information in direct communications with businesses and the public in response to complaints received. The incumbent will also be responsible for preparing correspondence and following up on enforcement actions. All steps of complaint response require documentation, through correspondence, written observations, or data entry into the VDH-complaint tracking system. As COVID-19 is having greater impacts on minorities and communities of color, it is critical for the incumbent to consider equity and culturally appropriate communications in all actions taken to ensure community compliance with Executive Orders and public health guidelines for COVID-19. The employee is expected to follow all established policies and procedures for complaint intake, response, enforcement action, data entry, and follow up activities. Roles Responsibilities Conduct in person and phone investigations for complaints received pertaining to violations of Executive Orders 63 and 76, any subsequent pertinent Executive Orders and Declarations of Public Health Emergency, and other environmental health needs related to the COVID-19 pandemic in Virginia. Compose and deliver appropriate enforcement actions on violating facilities (eg Notices of Violation, suspension of restaurant permits). Conduct follow up inspections, and serve as the COVID-19 related point of contact for businesses within the district, including education and outreach, on COVID-19 public safety guidance. Make necessary referrals for complaints regulated by Virginia sister agencies, and assist sister agencies in education and enforcement of EO's for facilities not regulated by VDH. Consider equity in all policies including the application and enforcement of Executive Orders. Take appropriate steps to provide culturally appropriate and competent communications. Performs functions of position independently and within established procedures and guidelines. Seeks supervisory guidance for non-routine or complex matters, and updates supervisor regularly on all activities. Excellent and sensitive interpersonal communication and interviewing skills, such that they can effective two-way communications regarding Executive Orders and safety measures and build and maintain trust with businesses in the community. Capacity to learn and apply established policies and procedures for enforcement activity. Capacity to learn how to extract reports from a database in spreadsheet form, and to update a database with outcome information. Ability to read and interpret Executive Orders, regulations, and VDH template letters for enforcement actions. Ability to edit template letters to convey enforcement information, using correct spelling and grammar. Understanding of when to consult supervisors with difficult or culturally sensitive scenarios. Cultural competency appropriate to the local community. Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel Preferred Qualification Understanding of the application of health, safety, occupational, or other pertinent regulation by a government entity Experience in providing culturally competent communications to racial or ethnic minorities, communities of color, or those for whom English is not a first language About our Company - 22nd Century Technologies is a business enterprise that supports demanding staffing programs for Corporations and State and Local Government Agencies. Its journey began in 1997 by supporting large Federal contracts which nudged us in the direction of creating large candidate pools across the country. Over the last 20 years, we have built a strong business model that is carefully constructed to deliver on multiple facets. We have proven past performance of providing services that exceed our clients' expectations. Today 22nd Century technologies supports clients in all 50 states and has grown to be a company that is trusted and sought for providing a complex mix of workforce solutions. With a firm grip on the entire spectrum of staffing solutions, we have placed more than 500,000 skilled resources and delivered 15 million+ man-hours. ldquo22nd Century Technologies is an Equal Opportunity Employer" and ldquos all other parties authorized to work in the US are encouraged to apply."