Environmental Health Specialist

Wayne County Government, North Carolina; Goldsboro (NC); On-site; USD 52,383 - 54,708; Full time

Job summary

A government agency in North Carolina is seeking an Environmental Health Specialist to implement, evaluate, and maintain environmental health programs. Responsibilities include inspecting food and lodging facilities, assuring compliance with regulations, and educating the community on health matters. The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Health and have at least three years of relevant experience. This full-time position offers a salary range of $52,383 - $54,708 per year.

Qualifications

• Three years of experience in professional Environmental Health work.
• One year in administrative/management/supervisory capacity.
• Registration as an Environmental Health Specialist.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and permit sewage disposal systems.
• Investigate lead exposure sites for children.
• Provide education on food handling in establishments.

Skills

Environmental health knowledge

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Community outreach

Education

Bachelor of Science degree in Environmental Health or related field

Job description

Overview

The position is to provide the implementation, evaluation, and maintenance of all activities performed by the Division of Environmental Health of the Wayne County Health Department. These programs include water, sewage, large/alternate systems, trailer parks, food, lodging, institutions, indoor air quality, limited food services, lead, swimming pools, tattoo parlors, communicable disease control, environmental education, migrant camps, basic sanitation, and vector control.

Base pay range

$52,383.00/yr - $54,708.00/yr

Responsibilities

• Inspect and permit sewage disposal systems for private lots as well as subdivisions, day cares, restaurants and businesses.
• Inspect food preparation facilities, lodging facilities, daycare, family care homes, hospitals, public swimming pools, tattoo parlors, nursing homes, and other institutions as mandated by state law; consult with owners and/or managers regarding facilities and compliance with codes.
• Investigate sites where children under six years of age with elevated blood lead levels (20 ug/dl) are exposed; determine the source of lead exposure and identify lead poisoning hazards. The investigation is done jointly with nurses, regional environmental health specialists, medical doctors, the Division of Child Day Care Licensing, and other involved agencies.
• Respond to inquiries in person, by telephone, or in writing; explain department policies and procedures; investigate complaints; resolve problems. Evaluate sites for potable water well locations; obtain drinking water samples and report results; explain disinfection procedures for contaminated water supplies.
• Provide education on food handling to individuals preparing and handling food in foodservice establishments, rest homes, daycares, school cafeterias, etc.
• Prepare reports and correspondence related to section activities as directed by the Environmental Health Director.
• Attend staff meetings, confer with supervisor and co-workers; contribute to department policies and procedures; assist in training of new employees.
• Conduct community outreach to groups such as political and special interest groups and civic organizations as it relates to Environmental Health.
• Complete annual training mandated by the agency and the county, and complete any trainings specific to the role as needed.
• Use and be proficient in databases required for the Environmental Health Program.

Minimum Training and Experience

• Bachelor of Science degree in Environmental Health or a Bachelor of Science degree with 30 hours of biology or physical science. Master’s degree in a related area preferred. Three years of experience in professional Environmental Health work at the Environmental Health Specialist level or above, in a health department setting, with one year in administrative/management/supervisory capacity.

Required Licensure or Certification

• Registration as an Environmental Health Specialist by the NC State Board of Environmental Health Specialist and a valid NC Driver’s License.

Seniority level

• Associate

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Customer Service

Industries

• Government Administration