Entry-Level Environmental Health Inspector – Food Safety

Prince George's co.; Upper Marlboro (MD); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Prince George’s County Health Department seeks qualified applicants for an Environmental Health Specialist I/II in the Food Protection Services Unit. This entry-level professional role conducts inspections, investigations, and code enforcement to ensure compliance with public health laws, under supervision.

Responsibilities include reviewing facilities, responding to complaints, performing sampling, and maintaining inspection records.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Health, Environmental, Physical, Biological or Engineering Sciences.
• One year of professional level experience in environmental health investigatory/enforcement work.
• Certification as a registered Environmental Health Specialist or Certificate of Eligibility as outlined by the State Board of Environmental Health Specialist Registration and in conjunction with State law.
• A valid Maryland State driver's license is required upon appointment in order to perform job related duties and responsibilities.
• Please note there is no equivalency for required certifications.

Responsibilities

• Assists and learns to inspect, investigate, record and report on the environmental public health impact of the retail manufacture, preparation, handling, distribution and sale of food and drink.
• Conducts comprehensive and monitoring, and follow-up inspections to determine compliance with applicable State and local regulations using proper forms and investigator skills.
• Responds to citizen complaints using knowledge of appropriate investigator skills, office procedures and forms to produce a resolution of all observed health code violations.
• Conducts change of ownership inspections and remodel inspections, using appropriate regulations, and investigative skills to approve new facilities and/or equipment for use.
• Assists and learns to inspect, investigate, record and report on the environmental public health impact of the retail manufacture, preparation, handling, distribution and sale of food and drink.
• Assists and learns to collect samples at nursing homes, schools, day care centers, swimming pools, private and public wells, food facilities and other public facilities for analysis.
• Assists and learns to read, analyze and interpret laboratory test results and reports in order to (1) determine the existence of potential public health hazards, (2) ensure compliance with public health laws and regulations, or (3) to determine/recommend a course of action to address/resolve the problem.
• Assists and learns to issue written notices of code violation to responsible party(ies) (e.g., property owners, operators, citizens) in order to inform them of circumstances/practices/operations that are not in compliance with public/environmental health laws, codes and standards.
• Assists and learns to prepare and maintain reports and records of health inspections, violations and permits.
• Assists and learns to provide advice and guidance in the interpretation of environmental health laws and regulations to builders, private businesses, governmental agencies and other interested parties.
• Maintains, uses, and operates vehicles, equipment and supplies in accordance with established departmental rules, regulations and guidelines.
• Willingly and cooperatively performs tasks and duties which may not be specifically listed in the class specification or position description, but which are within the general occupational category and responsibility level typically associated with the employee's class of work.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Health, Environmental, Physical, Biological or Engineering Sciences

One year of professional level experience in environmental health investigatory/enforcement work

Certification as a registered Environmental Health Specialist or Certificate of Eligibility

Job description

Prince George’s County Health Department seeks qualified applicants for an Environmental Health Specialist I/II in the Food Protection Services Unit. This entry-level professional role conducts inspections, investigations, and code enforcement to ensure compliance with public health laws, under supervision.

Responsibilities include reviewing facilities, responding to complaints, performing sampling, and maintaining inspection records.