Environmental Health Specialist

Overview

The position is to provide the implementation, evaluation, and maintenance of all activities performed by the Division of Environmental Health of the Wayne County Health Department. These programs include water, sewage, large/alternate systems, trailer parks, food, lodging, institutions, indoor air quality, limited food services, lead, swimming pools, tattoo parlors, communicable disease control, environmental education, migrant camps, basic sanitation, and vector control.

Base pay range

$52,383.00/yr - $54,708.00/yr

• Inspect and permit sewage disposal systems for private lots as well as subdivisions, day cares, restaurants and businesses.
• Inspect food preparation facilities, lodging facilities, daycare, family care homes, hospitals, public swimming pools, tattoo parlors, nursing homes, and other institutions as mandated by state law; consult with owners and/or managers regarding facilities and compliance with codes.
• Investigate sites where children under six years of age with elevated blood lead levels (20 ug/dl) are exposed; determine the source of lead exposure and identify lead poisoning hazards. The investigation is done jointly with nurses, regional environmental health specialists, medical doctors, the Division of Child Day Care Licensing, and other involved agencies.
• Respond to inquiries in person, by telephone, or in writing; explain department policies and procedures; investigate complaints; resolve problems. Evaluate sites for potable water well locations; obtain drinking water samples and report results; explain disinfection procedures for contaminated water supplies.
• Provide education on food handling to individuals preparing and handling food in food service establishments, rest homes, daycares, school cafeterias, etc.
• Prepare reports and correspondence related to section activities as directed by the Environmental Health Director.
• Attend staff meetings, confer with supervisor and co-workers; contribute to department policies and procedures; assist in training of new employees.
• Conduct community outreach to groups such as political and special interest groups and civic organizations as it relates to Environmental Health.
• Complete annual training mandated by the agency and the county, and complete any trainings specific to the role as needed.
• Use and be proficient in databases required for the Environmental Health Program.

• Bachelor of Science degree in Environmental Health or a Bachelor of Science degree with 30 hours of biology or physical science. Master’s degree in a related area preferred. Three years of experience in professional Environmental Health work at the Environmental Health Specialist level or above, in a health department setting, with one year in administrative/management/supervisory capacity.

• Registration as an Environmental Health Specialist by the NC State Board of Environmental Health Specialist and a valid NC Driver’s License.

• Associate

• Full-time

• Customer Service

• Government Administration