Canton Public Environmental Health Supervisor (Health Inspector III)

City of Canton; Canton (OH); On-site; USD 58,000 - 71,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension (OPERS)

Insurance (medical, dental, vision,  l

Paid sick leave

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Job summary

The City of Canton is seeking an Environmental Health Supervisor to lead environmental health staff in field inspections, enforcement, and program management. Under the Director of Environmental Health, you will oversee specialists, technicians, and contracts while upholding public health standards for Canton.

You will coordinate with internal teams, engage with the community, respond to emergencies, and pursue ongoing professional development to strengthen environmental health programs in

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with science coursework required.
• Registered Environmental Health Specialist in Ohio in good standing.
• At least four years of experience in environmental health roles.
• Must have a valid Ohio driver’s license and be computer proficient.

Responsibilities

• Supervise EH Specialist I/II, Vector Control Technicians and Public Health Technicians.
• Manage programs, budgets, grants, and contracts; ensure policy compliance.
• Conduct inspections in food protection, water, waste, air and housing areas.
• Investigate complaints and enforce health regulations; prepare audit responses.
• Engage with communities; coordinate training and staff development.

Skills

Supervisory skills

Public health knowledge

Communication skills

Regulatory interpretation

Office software proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree with science courses

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Starting Salary: $64,105.00 (+$10 - $20/hour in benefits)

This is a closed examination. To be eligible for this position, applicants must be a current Canton City Public Health employee who has completed their probationary period by November 22, 2026.

Position Summary

Under the general supervision of the Director of Environmental Health, an Environmental Health Supervisor supervises Environmental Health Specialist I and II, Vector Control Technicians and/or Public Health Technicians. Administrative duties include specialized consultation and technical services in the field of environmental health science, including education, inspections, evaluations and enforcement and program management to promote public health and prevent disease. This role requires skills to interpret and translate information and communicate findings and expectations with tact, clear explanation and the ability to gain support and resolve issues. The individual collaborates with internal and external partners and must exercise independent judgement in the field. The ideal candidate will display a strong commitment to the practice of public health and embrace the mission, vision and values of Canton City Public Health.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

I. Supervision and Management

• Supervise Environmental Health Specialist I and II, Vector Control Technicians and/ or Public Health Technicians.
• Work with Office Manager and Administrative Specialist to ensure appropriate office scheduling and customer service, program budgeting and purchasing budgeted equipment and supply to facilitate programing.
• Manage individual environmental health programs including interviewing, orientation, training, meetings and performance evaluations for environmental health staff, writes and implements policies, processes and procedures, sets program goals and deadlines, reviews field work and inspection reports of subordinates for precision and accuracy, creates and implements corrective action as needed and program performance management and quality improvement.
• Effectively manage contracts, grants and other agreements with external funders, outside agencies and community partners.

II. Inspections and Compliance

• Conduct inspections independently in various areas including, food protection, potable water, wastewater, solid and hazardous waste, hazardous materials, illicit discharge detection and elimination, vector and pest control, occupational safety and health, air pollution, indoor air, housing, institutions, body art and piercing, swimming pools and recreational facilities and other environmental areas.
• Document all inspection activities and findings in various electronic systems.
• Communicate effectively and accurately verbally and in writing.

• Assist the Director of Environmental Health with preparation for audits and State surveys.
• Draft responses to State surveys and audits, and track progress in workplans and corrective action plans.
• Responsible for maintaining program compliance at all times.
• Manage assigned programs for proficiency and uniform enforcement.
• Assist with staff training and shadowing.

III. Public Health Investigation and Enforcement

• Investigate potential public health complaints and concerns in accordance to the Ohio Revised Code, Ohio Administrative Code, City of Canton Health Code and other statutes and regulations.
• Document investigations in order to issue appropriate compliance orders, which may include education, consultation, and/or enforcement with legal action.
• Collaborate with staff to enforce relevant public health laws and rules.
• Work collaboratively with other city departments to improve the environmental health of Canton.
• Assist Environmental Health Specialist with enforcement.
• Serve as hearing officer and/ or offer testimony for Board of Health hearings.

IV. Community Engagement

• Work with community and neighborhood groups to identify and mitigate public health hazards.
• Provide educational outreach to community partners and the public to create increased knowledge around environmental health topics.
• Work effectively with people of diverse cultures, ages, and economic backgrounds in a culturally competent manner.
• Participate in various community coalitions to support the mission of the department.
• Actively engage in workgroups and committees within the department.

V. Emergency Response

• Provide support functions in response to public health emergencies as directed by the Health Commissioner.

VI. Professional Development

• Maintain 24 continuing education credits biennially.
• Attend trainings and conferences to improve technical knowledge used in the practice of environmental health programs.

The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.

Minimum Qualifications and Credentials

The following must be acquired and maintained prior to initial hire.

• Bachelor’s degree with a minimum ofat least forty-five quarter units or thirty semester units of science courses.
• Must be registered with the Ohio Department of Health as a Registered Environmental Health Specialist in good standing.
• Must have a minimum of four years of work experience in any combination of Registered Environmental Health Specialist or Environmental Health Specialist-in-Training.
• Must have expert knowledge of Ohio Environmental Health programming and related statutory laws and rules .

• Must be computer proficient and able to work efficiently in a heavily computerized PC environment using various Microsoft Office Suite and database applications, including web-based collaboration tools, email, etc.
• Must have a valid Ohio driver’s license.

The following must be acquired and maintained. These credentials are not required upon initial hire, but must be acquired after hiring within 12 months. Training will be provided for all of these credentials.

• An ODA Commercial Applicator License (pest control)
• Certificates in National Incident Management System (NIMS) emergency planning courses: IC 100, IC 200, IC 300, IC 400, IC 700, IC 800.

Work Environment

• Daily work may include general office environment (temperature controlled) and/or field environment (i.e. industrial, commercial, residential and outdoors in inclement weather and temperature extremes).
• Office environment may include sitting, standing, viewing a computer screen and light physical labor.
• Must be able to perform field inspection duties, both outdoors and indoors. Must be able to lift/hoist 50 lbs. or more; carry equipment; walk on slippery, uneven/unimproved surfaces; climb stairs, handle tires, trash and household hazardous waste. Periodically, working in substandard environmental conditions (i.e. poor sanitation, pest infestations, foul and noxious odors, puncture hazards, human and animal waste, and general unsanitary conditions). Use of appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) will be required, including protective toe shoes, safety glasses, outerwear and other PPE as needed.
• Interactions may entail regular exposure to psychologically or emotionally challenging information, necessitating resilience and a supportive team atmosphere to maintain well-being of self and staff and effectively address the needs of individuals served.
• Must be able to work independently and in a team environment. All work requires mental focus, organizational skills, the ability to meet critical deadlines, excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to document observations.
• This position may require scheduling of duties at night, on weekends or other non-traditional work hours. Scheduling of duties may occur with less than 24 hours’ notice.
• City vehicles will be provided for work activities/work travel with supervisor approval.Travel may be required outside of Canton and occasionally, overnight.

Reasonable accommodation in accordance with ADA Compliance will be made available to those who need it to achieve the above descriptions.

Benefits

This position takes part in a pension plan from the Ohio Public Employment Retirement System. Eligible for insurance (medical, dental, vision, life), paid sick leave, paid vacation and paid holidays.

RATING

Your name will be placed on a list of eligible candidates upon receiving a passing score. Once the list has been established, your name will remain on the list for a period of one (1) year.

ADA COMPLIANCE

Reasonable accommodation in accordance with ADA Compliance will be made available upon request to those qualified applicants in need of it, in order to achieve the essential job functions as described above.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for appointment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, political affiliation, age, type of disability, or any other non-merit factor.

BY ORDER OF THE CANTON CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION

Anna M. Moeglin, Interim Director