ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH INSPECTOR I

State of Arkansas; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 57,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The Environmental Health Inspector I position within the Arkansas Department of Health, Division of Public Health Practice - Environmental Health - Retail Food, is an entry-level role in Little Rock. Under supervision, you will conduct inspections, identify health hazards, and assist in enforcing regulations.

You will inspect food establishments, water systems, and sanitation facilities, collect samples, prepare reports, and assist in outreach.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental health, public health, biology, or a related field.
• Satisfaction of the minimum qualifications, including years of experience and service, does not entitle employees to automatic progression within the job series. Promotion to the next classification level is at the discretion of the department and the Office of Personnel Management, taking into consideration the employee’s demonstrated skills, competencies, performance, workload responsibilities, and organizational needs.

Responsibilities

• Assist in routine inspections of food establishments, water systems, sanitation facilities, and other public health environments to ensure compliance with health regulations.
• Identify health and safety violations and report to senior inspectors, making recommendations for corrective actions.
• Collect and analyze samples of food, water, and other materials for testing purposes.
• Assist in preparing inspection reports, documenting violations, and tracking corrective actions taken.
• Participate in public health outreach and educational efforts by providing basic information on environmental health practices to the public and businesses.
• Respond to public inquiries and complaints regarding environmental health concerns.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Learning ability

Public health knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in environmental health, public health, biology, or a related field

Job description

Posting End Date: 10/30/26

• CLASSIFIED AS A SAFETY SENSITIVE POSITION*

Arkansas Department of Health

4815 W Markham Street

Little Rock, AR 72205

Position Number: 22104691

County: Pulaski City: Little Rock

Posting End Date: 10/30/26

Division of Public Health Practice - Environmental Health - Retail Food

• CLASSIFIED AS A SAFETY SENSITIVE POSITION*

Additional Preferences

Frequent in-state travel required. A valid driver’s license is required.

Must have the ability to complete the on-the-job training and coursework to obtain certification as a Registered Environmental Health Specialist (REHS) within a specific time.

The position requires the employee to carry a properly charged and activated agency-issued cell phone at all times while in work status.

Hiring Official: S. McDonald

The mission of the Department of Health is to protect and improve the health and well-being of all Arkansans.

Position Information

Job Series: Environmental Health – Career-path

Classification: Environmental Health Inspector I

Class Code: IEH01P

Pay Grade: SGS07

Salary Range: $57,351 - $84,879

Job Summary

The Environmental Health Inspector I is an entry-level position responsible for supporting the inspection, monitoring, and enforcement of environmental health standards in various settings. Under the supervision of more senior inspectors or managers, the Environmental Health Inspector I conducts inspections, identifies potential health hazards, and assists in enforcing environmental health regulations.

Primary Responsibilities

Assist in conducting routine inspections of food establishments, water systems, sanitation facilities, and other public health environments to ensure compliance with health regulations. Identify and report health and safety violations to senior inspectors, making recommendations for corrective actions. Collect and analyze samples of food, water, and other materials for testing purposes. Assist in preparing inspection reports, documenting violations, and tracking corrective actions taken. Participate in public health outreach and educational efforts by providing basic information on environmental health practices to the public and businesses. Respond to public inquiries and complaints regarding environmental health concerns.

Knowledge And Skills

Basic understanding of environmental health principles, public health safety standards, food safety, sanitation, and water quality regulations. Ability to assist in conducting inspections, collecting data, and maintaining records. Strong attention to detail and good organizational skills. Ability to learn and apply environmental health regulations and enforcement procedures. Effective communication skills to assist facility operators and the public. Ability to complete on-the-job training and coursework to obtain certification as a Registered Environmental Health Specialist (REHS) within a specified time. Knowledge of basic environmental health standards and public health practices.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in environmental health, public health, biology, or a related field.

Satisfaction of the minimum qualifications, including years of experience and service, does not entitle employees to automatic progression within the job series. Promotion to the next classification level is at the discretion of the department and the Office of Personnel Management, taking into consideration the employee’s demonstrated skills, competencies, performance, workload responsibilities, and organizational needs.

Licensure/Certifications

N/A OTHER JOB RELATED EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE MAY BE SUBSTITUTED FOR ALL OR PART OF THESE BASIC REQUIREMENTS, EXCEPT FOR CERTIFICATION OR LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS, UPON APPROVAL OF THE QUALIFICATIONS REVIEW COMMITTEE.

The State of Arkansas is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, age, disability, citizenship, national origin, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by law.