Environmental Health Outreach Specialist

An Overview

Alexandria Health Department (AHD) is seeking an experienced, self-motivated candidate to join our Environmental Health Outreach Specialist position. This position will investigate bite reports to prevent the spread of rabies within our community, manage mosquito complaints, and be responsible for championing outreach efforts within the City.

About the Department

Alexandria Health Department (AHD) is one of 35 health districts in Virginia. As part of the Virginia Department of Health, AHD serves the residents, businesses, and visitors of Alexandria and works closely with the City of Alexandria and community partners to achieve its mission and vision. AHD’s mission is “Protecting and Promoting Health and Well-Being in Our Communities” and our vision is “Healthy People, Healthier Communities.” We view “health” in the broadest sense and this drives our path towards continuous health improvement with a focus on equity of the social determinants of health.

The Environmental Health Division prides itself on its commitment to ensuring public health and safety, working together as a team, and our dedication to continuing education as well as cross training our staff in all areas of environmental health. We always strive to provide excellent customer service to the citizens that we assist, and the people that we work with. Furthermore,  we believe that education is the key to ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal regulations. These values of the Environmental Health Division at AHD make it ideal for those wishing to obtain training and experience in the environmental and public health fields.

The Opportunity – Examples of Work

• Provides education and outreach to the community on environmental health issues;

• Works with City partners and community partners to identify outreach opportunities across the agency;

• Creates content for dissemination via website and various City social media platforms;

• Researches, creates and makes presentations;

• Assists in the preparation of reports, correspondence and other administrative tasks; 

• Partners with the Alexandria Animal Welfare League to support rabies prevention through outreach activities;

• Investigates bite reports;

• Provides initial response to mosquito complaints;

• Conducts aquatic health inspections, including confirming permit paperwork is in order; testing water pH level and ensuring proper filtration system is in operation;

• Performs related work as required.

This position requires the successful completion of pre-employment background checks including but not limited to driving record check, previous education and employment verification, and criminal background check.

Work is conducted in various environments, including outdoors. This position is required to work on weekend days and evenings on a regular basis.