Environmental Health Specialist-(Posting# 611066-2962)

Halifax; North Carolina; On-site; USD 45,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Signing bonus $7,500

Retention bonus $7,500

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Halifax County in North Carolina seeks an Environmental Health Specialist to perform professional EH work, including education, surveillance, inspections and enforcement of state, local, and federal EH laws in multiple programs.

Duties include coverage of Onsite Wastewater, Private Wells, Tattoos, Pools, and Childhood Lead Prevention, with licensing eligibility and a vaccination requirement. The county offers strong benefits and retirement, with a closing date of 4 November 2026.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or postgrad degree in environmental health or related field with 1 year of practice.
• Must be eligible for NC Environmental Health Specialist registration as per state statutes.
• Annual flu vaccine required for health department employees.

Responsibilities

• Perform professional environmental health work including promotion of public health education, surveillance, inspection and enforcement of laws and regulations.
• Enforce Halifax County rules across Food, Lodging & Institutions and Childcare & School Sanitarian Programs; apply competence to related EH areas.
• Complete official application process, background checks and licensing requirements.

Skills

Valid driver's license

Education

EHAC-accredited degree or public health degree with 1 year experience

Eligibility for Environmental Health Specialist registration in NC

Job description

Job Opportunities

This position performs professional environmental health work in the promotion of public health education, surveillance, consultation, inspection and enforcement of state, local and federal environmental health laws and regulations in the Food, Lodging & Institutions and Childcare & School Sanitarian Programs. Duties will primarily involve the enforcement in Halifax County state rules related to these programs but require competence in all other areas of environmental health, which include: Onsite Wastewater, Migrant Housing, Private Wells, Tattoos, Public Swimming pools and Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention.

Requirements

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. Must be eligible to meet the requirements for registration or license as an Environmental Health Specialist as outlined in Article 4, Chapter 90A of the NC General Statutes. All health department employees (with the exception of individuals with an accommodation or medical exemption) are required to receive an annual flu vaccine as a condition of employment. An appropriate driver’s license valid in the State of NC is required and must be maintained. Applicants must be eligible to become registered as a Registered Environmental Health Specialist or Registered Environmental Health Intern with the NC State Board of Registered Environmental Health Specialist Examiners.

Compensation

The hiring range for this position is $45,337 - $73,597. Halifax County provides a comprehensive employee benefits package, including membership in the N.C. Local Government Employees’ Retirement System.

Signing and Retention Bonus

A non-refundable signing bonus in the amount of $7,500 will be paid in the selected applicant’s first paycheck following employment and execution of the Employment Signing and Retention Bonus Agreement.

A retention bonus in the amount of $7,500 will be paid in the selected applicant’s next paycheck following the completion of 12 full months of employment in the same position with the County following the date of payment of the signing bonus.

Application Requirements

An official completed Halifax County Application for Employment (HR-1107) and college transcripts are required to fully evaluate your qualifications for this position. The completed application and supplemental materials must be received by 5:00 p.m. on or before the closing date; postmarks will not be accepted. All portions on the application, as they relate to your background, must be fully completed. Applications may not refer to a resume’ or other enclosed documents (i.e. “see resume” or “see attached”), nor will these items be accepted in lieu of a completed application. We will be unable to consider incomplete submissions for this position. Unofficial transcripts (e.g. student copies) are acceptable for application purposes. If selected for employment, official transcripts will be required. A criminal background check will be required prior to hiring.

Closing Date: Tuesday, November 4, 2026

Apply To

Halifax County Human Resources Management
26 North King Street (next to the Historic Courthouse)
Post Office Box 646
Halifax, North Carolina 27839-0646
Telephone: [phone]

**Applicants That Do Not Meet the Full Qualification Requirements, May Be Offered a Trainee or Work/Against Appointment** (only for positions that are work against eligible)

Halifax County is a drug-free workplace. A pre-employment drug test will be required of this position with the results being received (negative) prior to the first day of employment. In compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, we will employ only those individuals who are U.S. citizens or legal aliens authorized to maintain employment in the United States.

EOE/M/F/V/D