ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH SPECIALIST I

Maryland; Maryland; On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

The Maryland Department of Health seeks an Environmental Health Specialist to promote environmental health and enforce state and local laws. The role concentrates on the well and septic program while also supporting food safety and public pool inspections.

Availability for rabies clinics, occasional weekend inspections, and health fairs is required. Candidates must hold the Maryland Registered Environmental Health Specialist license, with options to substitute an MPH/MS for experience.

Qualifications

• Must hold current Maryland Registered Environmental Health Specialist license.
• Experience performing inspections and investigations for environmental health compliance.
• Master of Public Health (MPH) or Master of Science (MS) may substitute for required experience.
• State or local environmental health regulations knowledge is essential.

Responsibilities

• Promote all aspects of environmental health and enforce applicable laws.
• Focus on the well and septic program; assist with food safety and pool inspections.
• Work under moderate supervision; participate in rabies clinics, weekend inspections, and health fairs as needed.

Skills

Environmental health inspections

Regulatory compliance

Public health awareness

Education

License as Registered Environmental Health Specialist (Maryland) or equivalent

Job description

GRADE

STD0016

LOCATION OF POSITION

MDH, Queen Anne's Department of Health
Centreville, MD 21617

Main Purpose of Job

The main purpose of this position is to assist in promoting all aspects of Environmental Health while enforcing applicable State and local Environmental Health laws and regulations. Primarily, the focus will be on the well & septic program while additionally assisting with food safety and public swimming pool inspections. This position requires a moderate level of supervision. This position must be available for rabies clinics, occasional weekend inspections and health fairs.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Determined by the Maryland Board of Environmental Health Specialists under the licensing requirements for Environmental Health Specialists.
Experience: Six months of experience performing inspections and investigations to ensure compliance with environmental health laws and regulations.
Notes:
1. Candidates may substitute a Master of Public Health or Master of Science degree from an accredited college or university for the required experience.
2. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer in Environmental Engineering classifications or Environmental Engineering specialty codes in the Engineering and Natural Resources field of work on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

1. Candidates for positions in this classification must possess and maintain a current license as a Registered Environmental Health Specialist from the Maryland Board of Environmental Health Specialists.
2. Employees in this classification may be assigned duties which require the operation of a motor vehicle. Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess a motor vehicle operator's license valid in the State of Maryland.

SELECTION PROCESS

Applicants who meet the minimum (and selective) qualifications will be included in further evaluation. The evaluation may be a rating of your application based on your education, training and experience as they relate to the requirements of the position. Therefore, it is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. Please report all related education, experience, dates and hours of work. Clearly indicate your college degree and major on your application, if applicable. For education obtained outside the U.S., any job offer will be contingent on the candidate providing an evaluation for equivalency by a foreign credential evaluation service prior to starting employment (and may be requested prior to interview). Complete applications must be submitted by the closing date. Information submitted after this date will not be added. Incorrect application forms will not be accepted. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. Candidates may remain on the certified eligible list for a period of at least one year. The resulting certified eligible list for this recruitment may be used for similar positions in this or other State agencies.

BENEFITS

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS