Environmental Health Field Inspector

Prince George's County Government; Upper Marlboro (MD); Sur place; USD 55 000 - 75 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Prince George's County Government seeks an entry-level Environmental Health Specialist to perform inspectional and investigative work ensuring compliance with public health laws. Under supervision, you will conduct routine inspections, respond to complaints, and participate in field activities related to food protection and environmental health.

This role requires a Bachelor's degree in health or environmental sciences, one year of professional experience, state certification or eligibility, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Health, Environmental, Physical, Biological or Engineering Sciences.
• One (1) 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.
• There is no equivalency for required certifications.

Responsabilités

• Assist and learn 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.
• Conduct inspections to determine compliance with applicable State and local regulations using proper forms and investigator skills.
• Respond to citizen complaints using knowledge of appropriate investigator skills, office procedures and forms to produce a resolution of all observed health code violations.
• Conduct change of ownership inspections and remodel inspections, using appropriate regulations, and investigative skills to approve new facilities and/or equipment for use.
• Assist and learn to collect samples at nursing homes, schools, day care centers, swimming pools, private and public wells, food facilities and other public facilities for analysis.
• Assist and learn to read, analyze and interpret laboratory test results and reports to determine existence of hazards and ensure compliance with laws.
• Assist and learn to issue written notices of code violation to responsible parties.
• Assist and learn to prepare and maintain reports and records of health inspections, violations and permits.
• Assist and learn to provide advice and guidance in interpretation of environmental health laws to builders, private businesses, governmental agencies and other interested parties.
• Maintain, use and operate vehicles, equipment and supplies in accordance with rules.
• Willingly perform tasks within the general occupational category.

Formation

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

Description du poste

Prince George's County Government seeks an entry-level Environmental Health Specialist to perform inspectional and investigative work ensuring compliance with public health laws. Under supervision, you will conduct routine inspections, respond to complaints, and participate in field activities related to food protection and environmental health.

This role requires a Bachelor's degree in health or environmental sciences, one year of professional experience, state certification or eligibility, and