Environmental Health Specialist: Food & Lodging Inspector

Transylvania County; Brevard (NC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Transylvania County Public Health is seeking an Environmental Health Specialist to promote public health through education, surveillance, inspections, and enforcement across county Food Protection and Lodging programs.

The role involves working with a team of EH professionals; candidates should have an EH/public health degree and EH practice experience, with duties including field inspections and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or postgraduate degree in EH or public health.
• One year of experience in environmental health practice.
• Minimum 30 semester hours / 45 quarter hours in sciences with one year EH experience.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and enforce Food Protection and Lodging programs countywide.
• Educate business/property owners and public on health regulations.
• Consult with EH staff and others on complex issues as needed.
• Carry out local and state regulations to protect public health.

Skills

Environmental health procedures

Public health law & regulations

Inspection & investigation techniques

Communication & education

Analytical & judgment skills

Stakeholder engagement

Planning & scheduling

Written & oral communication

Education

EH or public health degree

Experience in EH practice

SCIENTIFIC HOURS prerequisites (science coursework)

Job description

Transylvania County Public Health is seeking an Environmental Health Specialist to promote public health through education, surveillance, inspections, and enforcement across county Food Protection and Lodging programs.

The role involves working with a team of EH professionals; candidates should have an EH/public health degree and EH practice experience, with duties including field inspections and regulatory compliance.