Environmental Health Specialist 2 (PN 20013814)

Ohio Department of Health; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ohio Department of Health seeks an Environmental Health Specialist 2 for the BEHRP, headquartered in Summit County (Akron). The role involves technical leadership in the Residential Water and Sewage Program, field surveys, and enforcement actions under Ohio codes.

The position expects strong reporting, training, and collaboration with local health departments and state/federal agencies. Applicants should hold a bachelor's or higher degree in physical/environmental sciences or engineering,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or advanced degree in one of the physical, environmental sciences or engineering

Responsibilities

• Act as technical expert within the Residential Water and Sewage Program
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Skills

Attention to Detail

Interpreting Data

Responsiveness

Equipment Operations

Inspection Principles

Training

Education

Bachelor's or higher degree in physical/environmental sciences or engineering

Tools

Software knowledge not specified

Job description

What You\'ll Do:

ODH is seeking to fill an Environmental Health Specialist 2 position within the Bureau of Environmental Health and Radiation Protection (BEHRP). This position will:

• Act as technical expert within the Residential Water and Sewage Program
• Conduct surveys of local health district programs and prepare and review survey reports for accuracy and appropriateness of findings (e.g., interpret applicable laws, rules and regulations to correct or modify findings, recommend provisional status or sanctions or corrective actions in the case of non-compliance)
• Research and evaluate new water treatment technologies
• Review, analyze and evaluate verbal and written complaints related to private water and sewage treatment systems (e.g., assess complaints to determine investigative work required and conduct or direct field and other investigative work as necessary to resolve complaint)
• Review registration and program compliance activities of private water systems contractors and initiates and conduct enforcement actions as necessary for violations of the Ohio Administrative Code and Ohio Revised Code
• Provide technical assistance, consultation and/or training to local health departments, state agencies, grantees, contractors, industry and/or general public in areas of private water systems and sewage treatment systems
• As assigned, act as technical liaison to other state and/or federal agencies concerning joint studies, committees, special projects and/or training, and to ad-hoc and formal advisory committees to develop recommendations concerning new or revised state laws and public health rules
• Prepare reports and conduct analyses of technical nature related to private water systems and sewage treatment systems
• Maintain and/or conduct field reviews of new equipment, instruments and technical field equipment relating to sewage treatment systems

The primary worksite (headquarter county) for this position will be Summit County.

Registration As Environmental Health Specialist Pursuant To ORC 3776 & In Addition To Proceeding, Must Meet One Of Following Options Appropriate To Area To Be Assigned

• Graduated from an accredited college or university with at least a baccalaureate degree, including at least forty-five quarter units or thirty semester units of science courses approved by the director AND completed at least 30 months of full-time employment as an environmental health specialist AND must be able to provide own transportation.
• Or Graduated from an accredited college or university with at least a baccalaureate degree, completed a major in environmental health science which included an internship program approved by the director AND completed at least 18 months of full-time employment as an environmental health specialist AND must be able to provide own transportation.
• Or Graduated from an accredited college or university with a degree higher than a baccalaureate degree, including at least forty-five quarter units or thirty semester units of science courses approved by the director AND completed at least 18 months of full-time employment as an environmental health specialist AND must be able to provide own transportation.
• Or 6 mos. exp. as Environmental Health Specialist 1, 65731, in environmental health specialty to be assigned AND must be able to provide own transportation.

Note:

Pursuant to Ohio Administrative Code Rule 4736-8-01(C): Science courses approved by the board shall be in biology, chemistry, physics, geology, mathematics, or statistics and be applicable to the practice of environmental health science.

Applications of those who meet the minimum qualifications will be further evaluated against the following criteria:

• Bachelor\'s or advanced degree in one of the physical, environmental sciences or engineering
• Experience providing technical assistance to stakeholders related to private water and sewage treatment systems
• Experience evaluating and investigating complaints related to private water and/or sewage treatment systems
• Experience with state laws and regulations on sewage and/or private water systems
• Experience reviewing and evaluating private water and/or sewage treatment system designs, installations and/or operations
• Experience conducting on-site inspections (e.g. construction, compliance, operation, nuisance)
• Experience collecting and interpreting technical data to produce reports
• Experience in providing written communications to a variety of audiences
• Experience in developing and presenting training/public speaking
• Experience conducting program surveys for compliance/enforcement

All eligible applications shall be reviewed considering the following criteria: qualifications, experience, education, and active disciplinary record.

Job Skill:

Environmental Services

Technical Skills:

Equipment Operations, Inspection Principles, Training

Professional Skills:

Attention to Detail, Interpreting Data, Responsiveness

Educational Transcript Requirements

Official educational transcripts are required for all post-high school educational accomplishments, coursework or degrees claimed on the application. Applicants will be required to submit an official transcript prior to receiving a formal offer of employment. Failure to provide transcripts within 5 working days of being requested will cause the applicant to be eliminated from further consideration.

Please note that a transcript is considered "official" only if it is an original copy from the educational institution and includes an institutional watermark, ink stamp or embossed stamp. Transcripts printed from the institution\'s website will not be accepted. ODH reserves the right to assess the academic credibility of an educational entity\'s award of a putative degree.

Agency Contact Name and Information

Hannah C. will contact you if selected for an interview.

Unposting Date

Sep 22, 2026, 11:59:00 PM

Primary Location

United States of America-OHIO-Summit County-Akron

Compensation

$34.53

Schedule

Full-time

Work Hours

Monday - Friday; 8am - 5pm

Classified Indicator

Classified

Union

OCSEA

Technical Skills

Inspection Principles, Equipment Operations, Training

Agency Overview

Environmental Health Specialist 2

About Us: Our mission at the Ohio Department of Health (ODH) is advancing the health and well-being of all Ohioans. Our agency is committed to building a modern, vibrant public health system that creates the conditions where all Ohioans flourish.