ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH SPECIALIST TRAINEE

Maryland Military Department; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

The Maryland Military Department is seeking an Environmental Health Specialist Trainee to enforce health regulations and protect public health. This full-time role involves working with individual wells, wastewater systems, and air quality management. Candidates must meet licensing requirements and have a valid Maryland driver's license.

Benefits

State of Maryland benefits

Responsibilities

• Protect public health through enforcement of laws on wells and wastewater systems.
• Control nuisances and manage air quality.

Education

Environmental Health Specialist License Eligibility

Job description

Join to apply for the ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH SPECIALIST TRAINEE role at Maryland Military Department

GRADE
15

LOCATION OF POSITION
MDH Dorchester County Health Department
627 Race Street
Cambridge, MD 21613

Main Purpose of Job

The main purpose of this full-time position will be to protect public health through the enforcement of applicable laws and regulations concerning individual wells, on-site wastewater disposal systems, subdivision of land, nuisance control, and air quality.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: Determined by the Maryland Board of Environmental Health Specialists under the licensing requirements for Environmental Health Specialists.
• Experience: None.

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

• At the time of hire, candidates must possess a certificate of eligibility to be licensed as an Environmental Health Specialist from the Maryland Board of Environmental Health Specialists.
• Employees may be assigned duties requiring operation of a motor vehicle. Such employees must possess a valid motor vehicle operator's license in Maryland.

Selection Process

Applicants meeting minimum (and selective) qualifications will undergo further evaluation, which may include rating your application based on education, training, and experience. Complete and accurate information is essential. Provide all related education, experience, dates, and hours. For foreign education, an evaluation for equivalency may be required before starting employment. Complete applications must be submitted by the deadline; late submissions will not be accepted. Resumes are not a substitute for a completed application. Candidates may remain on the eligible list for at least one year, which may be used for similar positions within the agency.

Benefits

State of Maryland benefits apply.

Further Instructions

Online applications are recommended. If unable to apply online, submit paper applications to MDH, Recruitment and Selection Division, 201 W. Preston St., Room 114-B, Baltimore, MD 21201, by 5 pm on the deadline. Additional materials can be uploaded or faxed to 410-333-5689, but only if required and received by the deadline. For questions, contact MDH Recruitment at 410-767-1251 or the MD Department of Budget and Management at 410-767-4850 or [e-mail]. Accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request. Veterans, people with disabilities, and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply. Maryland is an equal opportunity employer.

Additional Information

• Seniority level: Internship
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Health Care Provider

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