Environmental Health Inspector Superviso

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date: sep 22, 2026

location:

little rock, ar, us, 72205

category: ar department of health

anticipated starting salary: 69,395.04

arkansas department of health

4815 w markham street

little rock, ar 72205

position number:

county: pulaski city: little rock

posting end date: 09/28/26

division of public health practice – environmental health

* classified as a safety sensitive position*

additional preferences:

frequent in-state travel required. A valid driver’s license is required.

the position requires the employee to carry a properly charged and activated agency-issued cell phone at all times while in work status.

certification from fda as grade a inspector and or rating officer preferred.

the mission of the department of health is to protect and improve the health and well-being of all arkansans.

job series: environmental health – career-path

class code: ieh
03p

pay grade: sgs
09

salary range: $69,395 - $102,705

the environmental health inspector supervisor/expert is the highest-level position within the environmental health inspector job series. This role is responsible for overseeing, managing, and directing environmental health inspection programs and services at the state level. The supervisor/expert ensures that state and local environmental health policies and regulations are effectively enforced and provides guidance and leadership to a team of inspectors. This role requires expert-level knowledge of environmental health standards, laws, and public health practices to protect the community’s well-being.

• the assignment of supervisory duties is determined by the hiring agency's operational needs. Non-supervisory roles will serve as senior technical experts.
• supervise and manage a team of environmental health inspectors and support staff, ensuring effective enforcement of environmental health regulations and laws.
• develop, implement, and oversee statewide environmental health inspection programs related to food safety, sanitation, water quality, waste disposal, and public health hazards.
• review and approve inspection reports, ensuring that all regulatory violations are accurately documented, and corrective actions are taken.
• provide expert consultation and technical support on complex environmental health issues, including emergency preparedness and response, disease prevention, and environmental health hazards.
• collaborate with local and state public health agencies, stakeholders, and the public to ensure community health and safety.
• develop and deliver training and educational programs for environmental health staff and local partners.
• conduct advanced inspections in high-risk areas, evaluate compliance, and ensure the resolution of complex violations.
• prepare and present reports, recommendations, and policy updates to governmental bodies and stakeholders.

• expert-level knowledge of environmental health laws, regulations, and best practices related to sanitation, food safety, water quality, air pollution, vector control, and waste management.
• leadership and team management skills, project management, and program development.
• expertise in environmental health inspection techniques, data analysis, and reporting.
• ability to make decisions and enforce regulations fairly and consistently.
• strong written and oral communication skills to effectively convey complex health and safety information to diverse audiences.
• certification as a registered environmental health specialist (rehs) or equivalent certification.
• in-depth knowledge of state and federal environmental health laws and regulations.

• bachelor's degree in environmental health, public…