Environmental Health Specialist - Food & Recreation

Summit County Public Health; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 38,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

OPERS retirement

Paid time off

Healthcare (medical, dental, vision)

Job summary

Summit County Public Health in Akron, OH is seeking an Environmental Health Specialist to work full time (35 hours per week) in the Food and Recreation program, focusing on inspections, environmental health, and proactive community engagement. Responsibilities include inspecting food service operations, plan reviews, water sampling, school health inspections, and responding to health concerns.

Eligible candidates hold a science-focused Bachelor's degree, an EHS-IT or REHS credential, and a valid

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 30 semester hours or 45 quarter hours in the sciences.
• Valid EHS-IT or REHS credential per Ohio Department of Health requirements.
• Valid Ohio driver's license, automobile availability, and insurance coverage.

Responsibilities

• Licenses and inspects food service operations, retail food establishments, public pools, spas, beaches, and campgrounds to ensure compliance with state codes and the Summit County Environmental Health Code (EHC).
• Conducts plan reviews, operator education, and investigates foodborne illness complaints.
• Performs water sampling, legionella assessments, and tests for recreational facilities.
• Inspects public and private schools for health and safety issues, providing detailed written reports to facilities.
• Addresses complaints related to food safety and recreation, conducting inspections and responding to complainants as needed.
• Investigates and resolves environmental health issues in alignment with public health standards and regulations.

Job description

Summit County Public Health in Akron, OH is seeking an Environmental Health Specialist to work full time (35 hours per week) in the Food and Recreation program, focusing on inspections, environmental health, and proactive community engagement. Responsibilities include inspecting food service operations, plan reviews, water sampling, school health inspections, and responding to health concerns.

Eligible candidates hold a science-focused Bachelor's degree, an EHS-IT or REHS credential, and a valid