Environmental Health Specialist-Field Inspector & Educator

Guilford County Government; Proximity (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Guilford County Government seeks a professional Environmental Health Specialist to promote public health through inspections and enforcement of environmental health laws. You will apply epidemiology, environmental health science, and public health law under supervision.

Responsibilities include inspecting wells and septic systems, evaluating food service sanitation, conducting epidemiology-related investigations, and educating the public. Travel to sites is required as part of field work.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of environmental health laws and public health concepts.
• Ability to interpret regulations and communicate findings.
• Field inspection and evaluation of facilities.

Responsibilities

• Conduct inspections of wells, septic systems, and related facilities.
• Assess sanitation of food service operations and health risk areas.
• Perform environmental health investigations and collect samples.
• Educate the public and coordinate with agencies on compliance.
• Prepare permits, reports, and maintain service files.

Skills

Environmental health laws

Public health education

Inspection procedures

Field investigations

Communication with public

Report writing

Education

EHAC-accredited degree or equivalent

Public health degree with 1+ year experience

Science degree with 1 year experience

Tools

None specified

Job description

Guilford County Government seeks a professional Environmental Health Specialist to promote public health through inspections and enforcement of environmental health laws. You will apply epidemiology, environmental health science, and public health law under supervision.

Responsibilities include inspecting wells and septic systems, evaluating food service sanitation, conducting epidemiology-related investigations, and educating the public. Travel to sites is required as part of field work.