Senior Executive/Executive (Environmental Health)

Public Service Division; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Public Service Division in Singapore is seeking Environmental Health Officers to uphold public health standards through inspections, investigations, and enforcement across diverse premises. You will conduct vector surveillance, address sanitation and refuse issues, engage with residents and premises owners, and apply the Environmental Public Health Act and related statutes to safeguard the community.

The role requires strong communication, teamwork, and willingness to work outside standard hours

Qualifications

• Experience in environmental health operations, vector control, or sanitation management.
• Strong analytical thinking and sound judgement for investigations.
• Good communication skills to engage diverse stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Conduct inspections across residential premises, dormitories, construction sites, commercial premises and public places.
• Perform vector surveillance and enforcement under Environmental Public Health Act, Control of Vectors and Pesticide Act, and related laws.
• Engage with residents, premises owners and stakeholders to promote environmental health best practices.
• Investigate public feedback on environmental health matters.

Skills

Environmental health operations

Vector control

Sanitation management

Stakeholder engagement

Analytical thinking

Education

Professional certification in environmental health or vector control

Job description

[What the role is]

We are looking for highly motivated and dynamic individuals to join our Regional Offices as Environmental Health Officers (EHOs). In this role, you will uphold high environmental public health standards and maintain clean, hygienic neighbourhoods through comprehensive inspections, investigation, enforcement, and stakeholder engagement to safeguard public health in Singapore.

[What you will be working on]

You will conduct inspections across different premise types such as residential premises, dormitories, construction sites, commercial / trade premises, and public places to ensure integrated vector management and sanitation compliance. Your duties include performing vector surveillance, especially during outbreak of diseases such as dengue, identifying and addressing cleanliness and refuse management issues, investigating public feedback on environmental health matters, and conducting enforcement activities under the Environmental Public Health Act, Control of Vectors and Pesticide Act, and Smoking (Prohibition in Certain Places) Act. You will also engage directly with members of public, residents, premises owners, and stakeholders to promote environmental health best practices and vector prevention measures.

[What we are looking for]

The ideal candidate would possess the following qualities:

• Experience in environmental health operations, vector control, sanitation management, or related fields; professional certification in environmental health, vector control, or pest management will be advantageous.
• Strong analytical thinking and sound judgement for decision-making and investigations
• Good written and verbal communication skills for engaging diverse stakeholders and building positive relationships with community members
• A collaborative team player who works effectively with colleagues and supports team objectives
• Willingness to learn, adapt to changing operational requirements, and work in diverse environments
• Maintains composure in challenging or potentially confrontational situations
• Committed to working outside standard office hours when required