ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH SPECIALIST TRAINEE

State of Maryland; Maryland; On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

MDH Talbot County Health Department seeks an Environmental Health Specialist Trainee to assist in promoting environmental health and enforcing state and local laws. This is a full-time role based in Easton, MD, designed to support the public health mission and hands-on compliance work.

You will monitor delegated programs, facilitate permits on PatTrac/OpenGov, help modernize records, and contribute to protecting water, food, and the environment for Talbot County residents and visitors.

Qualifications

• Education and licensing requirements determined by Maryland Board of Environmental Health Specialists.

Responsibilities

• Assist in promoting environmental health while enforcing state and local Environmental Health laws and regulations.
• Monitor delegated programs from the Maryland Department of the Environment and the Maryland Department of Health to the Talbot County Health Department's Office of Environmental Health.
• View and interact with permits on PatTrac/OpenGov and modernization of records.
• Support the mission to promote and improve health and safety by ensuring cleanliness and safety of the environment, water and food.

Education

Environmental Health Specialist licensing eligibility (Maryland Board)

Job description

Introduction

THIS RECRUITMENT IS LIMITED TO CURRENT EMPLOYEES OF THE MDH TALBOT COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT ONLY.

GRADE

STD0015

LOCATION OF POSITION

MDH Talbot County Health Department

510 Cadmus Lane

Easton, MD 21601

Main Purpose of Job

The main purpose of this full-time Environmental Health Specialist Trainee position will be to assist in the promotion of all aspects of Environmental Health while enforcing all applicable State and Local Environmental Health laws and regulations.

The Environmental Health Specialist Trainee will be responsible for monitoring and engaging with the delegated programs from the Maryland Department of the Environment and the Maryland Department of Health to the Talbot County Health Department's Office of Environmental Health. Programs include, but are not necessarily limited to the Land Development Program, Building Permits Program, Open Burning Program, Well Program, Transient Non Community Water Supply Program, Food Service Facility Program, Swimming Pools and Spas Program, Rabies Program, Beaches, Short Term Rental, and Sanitary Survey Programs.

This position will be responsible for viewing and interaction with, as well as the facilitation of permits on PatTrac/OpenGov and modernization of records.

This position supports the mission of Talbot County Health Department by which is to promote and improve the health and safety of Talbot County residents and visitors by ensuring the cleanliness and safety of the environment, water and food through its operations.

Minimum Qualifications

Education : Determined by the Maryland Board of Environmental Health Specialists under the licensing requirements for Environmental Health Specialists.

Experience : None.

LIMITATIONS ON SELECTION

THIS RECRUITMENT IS LIMITED TO CURRENT EMPLOYEES OF THE MDH TALBOT COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT ONLY.

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

• At the time of hire, candidates for positions in this classification must possess a certificate of eligibility to be licensed as an Environmental Health Specialist from the Maryland Board of Environmental Health Specialists.
• 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.

Appropriate accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request by calling: 410-767-1251 or MD TTY Relay Service 1-800-735-2258.

We thank our Veterans for their service to our country.

People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.

As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruitment, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State's diversity.