Environmental Health Specialist

Salary: $27.08 Hourly
Location: Government Services Center - Westtown, PA
Job Type: Full Time, Non Exempt
Remote Employment: Remote Only
Job Number: 04408
Department: Public Health
Division: Environmental Health Protection
Opening Date: 03/31/2026
Closing Date: Continuous
Weekly

Hours:

40
Shift: 8:00am-4:30pm

Chester County Health Department is seeking an Environmental Health Specialist for the Housing, Vector, and Pools Division. This Environmental Health Specialist (EHS) position provides inspection and public health evaluation duties within the Bureau of Environmental Health Protection. Environmental Health Specialists in the Housing, Vector, and Pools Division are responsible for conducting inspections, plan review, complaint investigations, mosquito and tick surveillance, mosquito control treatments, enforcement activities, and outreach/education for several environmental health programs.

These programs include housing, mobile home parks, mosquito-borne disease control, and public bathing places programs. This is an enforcement position which may require the EHS to file legal actions against a violator of the Rules and Regulations. This position may also be involved with other programs within the Bureau of Environmental Health Protection and broader Health Department as needed. The position requires daily travel within Chester County, using either a personal vehicle or a County-owned fleet vehicle to perform job duties.

A reliable personal vehicle, valid driver's license and automobile insurance are required. Mileage will be reimbursed in accordance with County policy. Current PA Criminal Record and Child Abuse Clearances are required.

• Perform site inspections, investigations, and surveillance activities.
• Prepare, distribute, and maintain records of inspections and investigations.
• Enforce regulations and complete enforcement actions.
• Conduct mosquito control treatments to reduce populations when needed.
• Maintain program inventory, equipment, and supplies.
• Review architectural and engineering plans and specifications.
• Provide administrative assistance to supervisor.
• Maintain a professional public image.
• Communicate with municipal officials.
• Educate the public on regulatory, technical, and program services.
• Train and assist new staff during development.
• Perform other duties, tasks and special projects, as required.

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in environmental science, environmental health, biological sciences, public health, or related field. Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• PA Public Pesticide Applicator Certification (Core & Category 16) or obtain licensure within the first three months of employment.
• Maintain PA Public Pesticide Applicator Certification (Core & Category 16), including completion of continuing education courses and technical training.
• Ability to conduct investigations/inspections in rough terrain and/or under adverse environmental conditions.
• Knowledge/training of environmental health principles.
• Knowledge/training of public health vectors, rodents, insects, and ectoparasites.
• Knowledge/training of code enforcement and the ability to interpret and apply regulations and code.
• Strong interpersonal, customer service, and public relations skills.
• Ability to follow office policies and procedures.
• Ability to interact effectively with all levels of county management.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Basic skill to use a personal computer and various software packages.
• Ability to work independently and proceed with objectives.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Ability to maintain confidential information and handle confidential matters.
• A valid driver's license and access to a reliable vehicle on a daily basis is required.

• One or more years of job-related experience.
• Registered Sanitarian or Registered Environmental Health Specialist (RS/REHS) with any US State or the National Environmental Health Association (NEHA)
• Training and certification as a Certified Pool Operator (CPO) and Certified Pool Inspector (CPI) by the National Swimming Pool…