Environmental Health Specialist I or II, Housing

Environmental Health Specialist I or II, Housing

Specialist I starting at $54,001 per year;
Specialist II starting at $59,612 per year

Posted Date

09/09/2025

Closing Date Continuous

Full-time County Contractual

Open to all qualified candidates.

Location: 3 Harry S. Truman Parkway, Annapolis, MD 21401

Hours: 40 hours per week

Salary: Specialist I starting at $54,001 per year;
Specialist II starting at $59,612 per year

Benefits: Participation in the County’s group health plan including prescription, dental, and optical, paid holidays and sick leave. Optional deferred compensation program at employee's own expense.

Nature of Work:

Perform full-service on‑site inspections, investigations and surveys for assigned programs to obtain or ensure compliance with existing county, state, and federal public environmental health laws, codes, regulations and standards. Investigate the nature of a complaint with the complainant to determine possible public or environmental health violations. Confer with owners and operators to explain, clarify and resolve actual/potential problems and to initiate or recommend appropriate actions necessary to gain compliance.

Prepare and submit written correspondence or documentation in resolution of cases or promotion or accomplishment of the agency's goals, missions or objectives. Maintain accurate, complete and retrievable records, data, statistics and documentation for inclusion in reports or to provide information for potential use at hearings or court proceedings. Testify at hearings or court proceedings to provide relevant evidence or testimony in the adjudication of code violation cases.

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in biological, environmental or physical sciences from an accredited college or university.

License or Certification:

• Specialist I: Must possess a Certificate of Eligibility to be licensed as a Registered Environmental Health Specialist from the Maryland Board of Environmental Health Specialists. Download the certificate application .
• Specialist II: Must possess a License as a Registered Environmental Health Specialist from the Maryland Board of Environmental Health Specialists.

Notes:

Valid non-commercial Class C motor vehicle operator’s license is required.

Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications can apply.

Human Resources
3 Harry S. Truman Parkway
Annapolis, MD 21401

An Equal Opportunity Employer
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