Environmental Health Inspector in Training

City of Cleveland; Kentucky; On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Cleveland's Department of Public Health seeks an Environment Health Specialist in Training to promote health and prevent disease through inspections of food service, lead hazard sites, and other facilities.

Responsibilities include directing field teams, inspecting a wide range of establishments, and training staff while enforcing state and city health codes. Travel and lifting requirements are involved.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree with 45 quarter or 30 semester credits in Science, Math, or Chemistry from an accredited four-year college or university.
• Must be an Environmental Health Specialist In Training or become one within 90 days of hire.
• Must become an Environmental Health Specialist (EHSIT) within three years of the date of hire.
• Must maintain EHSIT or EHS registration during employment.
• To perform lead hazard inspections, must have Ohio Lead Based Paint Inspector and Lead Based Paint Risk Assessor certifications.
• Valid State of Ohio Driver’s License is required.
• Must own or have access to a properly insured vehicle.
• Must be able to lift and carry 30 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Conduct routine and Troubleshooter inspections in private homes to ensure proper environmental hygiene.
• Issue orders, notices, or referrals; re-inspect to ensure compliance.
• Direct field teams in surveying areas for rat infections and baiting rat burrows.
• Inspect barber shops, swimming pools, marinas, schools, and other facilities for sanitation and lead hazards.
• Inspect properties for lead hazards and test for lead levels.
• Train and supervise first-level sanitarians, environmental technicians, and sanitarian aides.
• Counsel residents in sanitation methods and enforce health codes.
• Perform other duties during public health emergencies as required.

Skills

Driver's License

Vehicle access

Physical fitness

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Science/Math/Chemistry (45 quarter/30 semester credits)

Environmental Health Specialist In Training (EHSIT) within 90 days

Environmental Health Specialist (EHSIT) within 3 years

Ohio Lead Based Paint Inspector certification

Lead Based Paint Risk Assessor certification

Job description

The City of Cleveland's Department of Public Health seeks an Environment Health Specialist in Training to promote health and prevent disease through inspections of food service, lead hazard sites, and other facilities.

Responsibilities include directing field teams, inspecting a wide range of establishments, and training staff while enforcing state and city health codes. Travel and lifting requirements are involved.