Public Health Environmental Health Specialist

Guilford County; Proximity (NC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Guilford County seeks a professional Environmental Health Specialist to promote public health through education, surveillance, inspection, and enforcement of environmental health laws. You will apply epidemiology, environmental health science, and public health law in investigations and education.

You will conduct inspections of well sitings, septic systems, sanitation evaluations for food service and facilities, and collaborate with engineers and architects to approve plans.

Qualifications

• Requires EHAC-accredited or equivalent degree with public health focus.
• Must have knowledge of environmental health laws, rules, and public health concepts.
• Experience in inspection, education, and enforcement of health regulations is expected.

Responsibilities

• Promote public health through education, surveillance, and inspection.
• Inspect well sitings, grout, septic systems, and water-related facilities.
• Evaluate sanitation practices for diverse food service operations and facilities.

Skills

Epidemiology knowledge

Public health law understanding

Inspection skills

Analytical thinking

Public speaking

Education

EHAC-accredited environmental health degree

Public health degree with 1 year experience

Science degree with 1 year experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Environmental health software

Job description

Guilford County seeks a professional Environmental Health Specialist to promote public health through education, surveillance, inspection, and enforcement of environmental health laws. You will apply epidemiology, environmental health science, and public health law in investigations and education.

You will conduct inspections of well sitings, septic systems, sanitation evaluations for food service and facilities, and collaborate with engineers and architects to approve plans.