PT - Environmental Health Specialist

Location:

18030 Foundation Drive - Noblesville, Indiana, 46060

Hamilton County is one of Indiana’s fastest growing, highest educated and wealthiest counties in the state and the Midwest. Two-thirds of the workforce lives and works in the county – a percent that has remained constant since 2010. Hamilton County is continually recognized in rankings ranging from “Best Cities to Relocate To” and “Best City to Raise a Family” to “Healthiest County in Indiana” and “Happiest Suburbs in the Nation”.

Come be a part of all that Hamilton County has to offer as we work together to serve the citizens of Hamilton County.

Environmental Health Specialist – County of Hamilton, Indiana

Department:
Health / Health Maintenance

Work Schedule:

8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., M‑F

Status:
Part‑Time

FLSA Status:
Non‑exempt

Hourly Rate: $35.1336 per hour

To perform this position successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed in this document are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Incumbent serves as Part‑Time Environmental Health Specialist for the Health Department, responsible for protecting environmental welfare of county residents by investigating/analyzing hazardous conditions, enforcing local, state and federal codes, and educating the public.

Maintains detailed computer records and organized document files for all activities as required.

Inspects food service establishments according to a regular schedule or in response to public complaint, reviewing potential health violations and hazards; checking internal food and equipment temperatures, food sources/labeling/condition, and staff hygiene; checking/advising personnel on proper sanitation, food handling, chemical storage, and rodent/insect control; focusing on identifying and controlling potential hazards in food production utilizing a HACCP approach; investigating foodborne illness outbreaks and collaborating with other agencies to prevent future outbreaks;

occasionally collecting samples; and taking appropriate action to ensure compliance with all requirements, such as serving violation notices, and conducting administrative hearings and follow‑up inspections to ensure compliance with orders.

Reviews plans for new or remodeled food establishments for code compliance, communicating possible violations, and making recommendations as needed.

Inspects sites in processing applications for food service permits, and issues permits as appropriate; renews permits annually. Periodically inspects mobile/temporary food vendors at special events.

Reviews and processes applications for residential on‑site sewage system permits and commercial on‑site sewage systems as delegated by the Indiana Department of Health, including performing feasibility analyses with property owners and soil scientists at proposed sites, researching property records, analyzing/interpreting soil reports and topography, reviewing installation plans, determining appropriate locations and types of permits according to state and local codes, and explaining/providing procedures and requirements to property owners.

Issues permits, enters on computer, and conducts on‑site inspections during and after construction to ensure continuing compliance, issuing stop work orders for non‑compliance as needed.

Investigates complaints of illegal on‑site sewage system discharge or malfunction, including inspecting sites, conducting dye tests to determine flow source, collecting/submitting samples, and discussing resolution of problems with property owners.

Reviews and processes applications for well permits, including reviewing site plans, determining appropriate locations according to state and local codes, entering on the computer, issuing permits, inspecting placement and grading after construction, and collecting/delivering water samples. Sends notices of water sample results to the property owner.

Inspects public and semi‑public swimming pools to ensure compliance with local/state/federal standards for water…