Environmental Health Specialist in Training — Mission-Driven

City of Cleveland; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Cleveland seeks an Environment Health Specialist in Training to perform inspections across a broad range of facilities, promote sanitation, and help protect public health. You will train under experienced staff while contributing to lead hazard assessments and enforcement of health codes.

Eligible candidates must hold a science-related degree, pursue EHSIT within 90 days, and commit to becoming a full Environmental Health Specialist within three years, with a valid Ohio driver’s

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Science, Math, or Chemistry with 45 quarter or 30 semester credits.
• Must become an Environmental Health Specialist In Training (EHSIT) within 90 days.
• Must become an Environmental Health Specialist within three years.
• To be eligible for lead hazard inspections, Ohio Lead Based Paint Inspector and Lead Based Paint Risk Assessor certifications are required.
• Valid State of Ohio Driver’s License and access to a properly insured vehicle (mileage reimbursed).
• Must be able to lift and carry 30 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Conduct inspections of food service operators, homes with lead hazards, and other facilities.
• Issues orders, notices, or referrals and re-inspects for compliance.
• Directs field teams in surveying for rat infection and baiting rat burrows.
• Inspect barber shops, swimming pools, schools, institutions, places of assembly, trailer parks, motels, laundries, and other recreation facilities.
• Investigates citizens’ complaints related to garbage, vacant lots, sewage, animals, weeds, and grass.
• Enforces city health codes and counsels residents in sanitation methods.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Science/Math/Chemistry

Job description

The City of Cleveland seeks an Environment Health Specialist in Training to perform inspections across a broad range of facilities, promote sanitation, and help protect public health. You will train under experienced staff while contributing to lead hazard assessments and enforcement of health codes.

Eligible candidates must hold a science-related degree, pursue EHSIT within 90 days, and commit to becoming a full Environmental Health Specialist within three years, with a valid Ohio driver’s