Environmental Health Specialist (FLISP)

Guilford County

Greensboro (NC)

On-site

USD 55,000 - 75,000

Full time

30 hours ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Wellness Center

13 paid holidays

Retirement Plan

FSA

Job summary

Guilford County Government in Greensboro, NC is seeking a professional Environmental Health Specialist to promote public health through education, inspection, and enforcement of environmental health laws. You will work under the Environmental Health Manager in the Public Health Department, conducting epidemiology support and field inspections across multiple programs.

Essential duties include educating the public, evaluating sanitation, reviewing plans, and enforcing state and local regulations.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s or higher in environmental health or public health with required coursework.
One year of environmental health practice if using public health degree.
Licensed driver and eligible for intern/registration as an EHS.

Responsibilities

Educate the public on environmental health matters.
Inspect well sitings, grout, and on-site septic systems.
Evaluate sanitation for foods, pools, and care facilities.
Conduct soil evaluations for on-site disposal systems.
Design waste disposal systems and review construction plans.
Participate in epidemiology investigations and sampling.
Maintain service records and prepare required reports.

Skills

Environmental health laws

Public health law

Community resources

Interagency collaboration

Investigation techniques

Communication skills

Regulatory analysis

Field inspections

Education

EHAC-accredited degree

Public health degree

Science coursework (30+ hrs)

Job description

GUILFORD COUNTY GOVERNMENT

Quality Government

Description

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES

This is professional environmental health work in the promotion of public health through education, surveillance, consultation, inspection, and enforcement of State, local, and Federal environmental health laws and regulations. Employees are responsible for the performance of professional environmental health services through the application of principals of Epidemiology, Environmental Health Science, and Public Health Law. Work is performed under the direction and supervision of an Environmental Health Manager in the Public Health Department.

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS

Employees are involved in educating the general public on environmental matters, inspecting, providing advice on the correction of environmental problems, and enforcing state, local, and federal laws relating to the environment in one distinct environmental program.

Examples of Duties

Duties And Responsibilities

Essential duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Public contact may be through telephone calls, written correspondence, personal visits with clients, or their agents, in the office, and in the field.
Conducts inspections of well sitings, installation of well casing, emplacement of well grout, final well head completion, well repairs and well abandonment.
Conducts inspections on new and repaired grout for conventional septic tank systems, and conventional systems with pump.
Determines sanitation grades.
Conducts sanitation evaluations for a wide range of food service operations (large and small), sandwich manufactures, meat markets, institutional food service, swimming pools, water parks, child day care facilities and medical residential care facilities.
Conducts soil evaluations on single family residences, multiple family residences, commercial, greater than 1000 gallon/day, bedroom additions and sub-divisions, to determine their suitability for on-site sewage treatment and disposal systems.
Designs sub-surface waste disposal systems.
Examines, evaluates, and approves construction plans and specifications with architects, engineers, plant personnel, and dairy farmers.
Visits sites to determine facility is being constructed according to the approved plans and/or to approve altered or non-submitted plans.
Participates in Epidemiology investigations.
Collects samples of pollution material for purpose of analysis.
Sets up computer applications for services, writes permits, sends letters and other correspondence, completes daily, weekly, and monthly forms, documents and maintains service files and makes appropriate computer entries.
Participates in public health educational programs with schools, realtors, and developers.
Assists in the training of trainee employees assuring consistent field quality control.
Monitors and conducts investigations of proper disposal of garbage, rubbish, solid waste, demolition debris and hazardous materials.
Performs related duties as required.

RECRUITMENT STANDARDS

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

Working knowledge of environmental health laws, rules, and procedures, as well as a complete understanding of the concepts of public health law.
General knowledge of community resources.
Working knowledge of the responsibilities of other agencies involved in environmental health work.
Working knowledge of the interrelationship between socio-economic factors and environmental concerns.
Working knowledge of environmental health laws, rules, and procedures, as well as complete understanding of the concepts of public health law.
Knowledge of microbiology, biology, chemistry, food science, epidemiology, soil science, entomology, and basic engineering technology as applied to environmental health practices.
Working knowledge of inspection methods and investigation techniques as applied in environmental health issues.
Ability to analyze and comprehend a wide variety of technical and administrative regulations, records, and reports.
Ability to exercise sound judgment and deal tactfully with a wide range of public contacts while enforcing public health laws and regulations.
Ability to motivate and educate business and property owners and the public in matters related to protecting and promoting public health.
Ability to present formal environmental health training programs.
Ability to develop and express ideas and opinions concisely, comprehensively, and clearly in oral and written form.
Ability to independently plan and schedule work activities.
Ability to apply environmental health knowledge and techniques in the investigation of environmental health problems.
Ability to analyze, evaluate and recommend appropriate child support action.
Ability to communicate effectively with parents of minor dependent children, law enforcement agencies and Judiciary personnel to obtain pertinent information.
Ability to maintain effective working relationships with other employees and the general public.
Ability to present information orally or in report form.

Typical Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s degree or postgraduate degree from a program that is accredited by the National Environmental Health Science and Protection Accreditation Council (EHAC); OR,
Bachelor’s degree or postgraduate degree in public health and one year of experience in the field of environmental health practice; OR,
Bachelor’s degree or postgraduate degree with a minimum of 30 semester hours or 45 quarter hours in the physical, biological, natural, life, or health sciences and one year of experience in the field of environmental health practice.

AND

Registered Environmental Health Specialist as outlined in Article 4, Chapter 90A of the NC General Statutes; AND,
Valid driver’s license

Trainee Appointment

Eligible to be registered as an Environmental Health Specialist Intern within 60 days of employment. Employee may remain EHS intern until registration as an Environmental Health Specialist or up to two years, whichever comes first.

Physical Demands and Work Conditions

Sits, walks, stands, climbs, kneels during a workday. Must be able to physically perform the basic life support functions of walking, fingering, grasping, talking, and hearing. Periodically, may be required to lift up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Must have the visual acuity to record observations, to read and analyze, to prepare data and figures and to access and input environmental health findings into a computer terminal. Employee is subject to both inside and outside environmental conditions. Employee is subject to noise, dust, rain, snow, mud, sewage and odors from biological substance spills. Exposure to dangers encountered around heavy equipment and rough, and uneven terrain.

Driving Is Essential

Driving is an essential requirement of this position whether driving a County owned or personal vehicle to conduct county business. Motor Vehicle Reports may be verified for valid driver's license and that the driving record is compatible with the county's driving criteria.

If a personal vehicle is operated for county business proper insurance is maintained as per Guilford County's vehicle use policy.

Special Note

This generic class description gives an overview of the job class, its essential job functions and recommended job requirements. However, for each individual position assigned to this class, there is available a completed job description with physical abilities checklist which can be reviewed before initiating a selection process. They can provide additional detailed information on which to base various personnel actions and can assist management in making legal defensible personnel decisions.

Guilford County is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) to employees and applicants for employment regardless of color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation or political affiliation. The County is committed to complying with all applicable federal, state and local laws that pertain to employment, and to providing a work environment that is free from discrimination of any kind. If you need an auxiliary aide, make the request forty-eight (48) hours in advance of the time the accommodation is needed by calling 336-641-3324.

We are excited about the opportunity of having you as a prospective new employee!

Below are a few of the reasons why we love working for Guilford County.

We offer Health Insurance (UnitedHealthCare) to all benefitted employees working a minimum of 20 hours per week. The shared cost of the premium is based on scheduled/budgeted hours. If you are a full-time employee working 40 hours a week you can expect to pay less than $35 a month for medical coverage, dental coverage for $4 a month and vision coverage for $5 a month. That's less than $45 a month for medical, dental & vision coverage; that's unheard of.

Telehealth UHC Virtual Visits are available to you with no copay or out of pocket expense.
Employee Wellness Center (24/7 access) with strength training equipment, cardio machines and a group exercise room with virtual or in person coaching from our Wellness Specialist.
Employee Assistance Program, 100% funded by the county. A superb benefit for you and your family absolutely free. Confidential help with personal or work-related issues.
13 paid holidays, 12 sick days, and 12 vacation days a year. That's 37 paid days a year, totaling almost 2 months of paid time off.
Employer contributes 5% into your 401(k) - no match required.
Enrollment in the State Retirement Plan by contributing 6%.
Longevity pay beginning at five years of service.
$10,000 Life and AD&D benefit to eligible employees.
Flexible spending accounts (FSA) allow you to set aside tax-free dollars for health care and dependent care.
Voluntary Life, AD&D, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability.

Please select the highest level of education you have completed All education and certifications must be listed in the Education section of the employment application. Transcripts may be required to verify educational qualifications.

No formal education
Some High School, No Diploma/GED
High School Diploma or GED
Associate's Degree (AA, AS)
Bachelor’s Degree (BA, BS)
Master’s Degree (MA, MS, MBA, etc.)
Professional degree (JD, MD, DVM, etc.)
Doctoral Degree (PhD, EdD, etc.)

If you have a degree, which best describes your major field of study?

Bachelor’s degree or postgraduate degree from a program that is accredited by the National Environmental Health Science and Protection Accreditation Council (EHAC)
Bachelor’s degree or postgraduate degree in public health
Bachelor’s degree or postgraduate degree with a minimum of 30 semester hours or 45 quarter hours in the physical, biological, natural, life, or health sciences
I do not have a degree

How many years of professional experience do you have working in environmental health? Human Resources will not process incomplete answers. All experience must be documented in the Work History section of the application. Failure to do so may result in the application being considered incomplete.

N/A or no experience
Less than 1 year of experience
1 year of experience but less than 3 years of experience
3 years of experience but less than 5 years of experience
5 years of experience but less than 7 years of experience
7 years of experience but less than 9 years of experience9 years of experience but less than 10 years of experience
10 or more years of experience

In your own words clearly describe your experience (company name, job duties, etc.) working in environmental health?

If you have no experience, please type "Not Applicable" or "N/A."
Applications with "See Resume" are considered incomplete and will be given no further consideration. Human Resources will not process incomplete answers.
You must also clearly state your experience in the Employment / Work History section of your employment application

What is your status with the NC State Board of Environmental Health Specialist Examiners?

I am already registered as an Environmental Health Specialist
I am eligible to be registered as an Environmental Health Specialist Intern (Go to https://ncrehs.com for eligibility requirements).
I am registered with another state
I am not eligible as an intern or currently registered as an environmental health specialist

Do you have a valid NC Drivers License or the ability to obtain one?

Guilford County requires employees to reside within a two-hour driving radius of Guilford County. Do you currently meet this residency requirement, or are you willing and able to relocate to meet it if selected? Important: Failure to meet or agree to meet the residency requirement may result in disqualification from further consideration.

I currently reside within a two-hour driving radius of Guilford County
I am willing and able to relocate to meet the two-hour residency requirement
No

I understand that all Required Competencies, Work history and Credentials and Education must appear on the application in the Education and Work Experience sections of the application form to receive consideration during the selection process. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing the application, "See Attached Resume or an Embedded Text Resume" will be considered incomplete and will not be processed.

I understand that an official copy of my college transcript will be required upon conditional offer of employment.