Environmental Health Specialist

CLASSIFICATION TITLE: Registered Environmental Health Specialist

EMPLOYMENT STATUS: Full-Time (40 hours / week)

FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt

CAREER TIER: Tier 1 - Front Line Staff / Entry Level

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under direct supervision of the Environmental Health Director, conducts health inspections to ensure compliance. Prepares program reports and records as required.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Conducts on-site inspections of residential sewage and water systems, food service operations, manufactured home parks, public swimming pools, tattoo and piercing parlors, and recreational parks and camps.
• Reviews plans for food service operations, retail food establishments, mass gatherings and issues licenses and permits. Investigates animal bites and complaints regarding health standard violations and takes appropriate actions.
• Communicates with government, community, industrial and private organizations to promote environmental health programs and advocate for environmental health best practices.
• Collects and submits water samples for testing.
• Participates in rabies clinics and other specialty clinics and events relating to Environmental Health.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 30 semester hours or 45 quarter hours in the sciences. Current registration with the State Board of Sanitarian Registration as a Registered Environmental Health Specialist / EH Specialist in Training in the State of Ohio is required.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

Achieves defined annual goals. Participates in General Health District’s emergency preparedness drills and responses to actual emergencies, as required. Completes other duties and trainings as required by the Health Commissioner, Administrative Director, Board of Health, and Environmental Health Director.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Job duties include office work and field work, which may include some manual labor. In-state travel is required and out-of-state travel may be required. Employee must have a valid driver’s license and access to a personal vehicle.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

Please apply in person, by email, by mail, or by fax to the following:

Washington County Health Department

Fax:

Telephone: ; 3321

The Washington County Health Department is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, veteran status or disability in employment or the provision of services.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 - $25.00 per hour commensurate with experience