Public Health Environmental Inspector & Educator

Guilford County Government; Proximity (NC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Guilford County Government in North Carolina seeks a professional Environmental Health Specialist to promote public health through inspection, education, and enforcement of environmental laws. You will apply epidemiology, environmental health science, and public health law in field and office settings.

The role involves inspecting wells, evaluating sanitation for food service and pools, conducting soil assessments for on-site systems, reviewing plans, and supporting epidemiology investigations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or advanced degree in environmental health or public health.
• One year of environmental health practice experience.
• Registered Environmental Health Specialist per NC statutes.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Knowledge of environmental health laws and public health law.

Responsibilities

• Inspect wells sitings, well casing, grout, and well head completion.
• Evaluate sanitation for food service operations, meat markets, institutions, and pools.
• Conduct soil evaluations for on-site sewage treatment and disposal systems.
• Design, evaluate, and approve subsurface waste disposal plans.
• Assist in Epidemiology investigations and data collection.
• Collect samples of pollution material for analysis and quality control.
• Review construction plans and ensure conformity with approved plans.
• Educate and advise the public and stakeholders on environmental health practices.
• Participate in field training and ensure consistent field quality control.

Skills

Analytical ability

Public health knowledge

Communication skills

Inspection techniques

Enforcement knowledge

Education

EHAC-accredited degree

Public health degree + 1 year experience

Science degree + 1 year experience in EH

Job description

Guilford County Government in North Carolina seeks a professional Environmental Health Specialist to promote public health through inspection, education, and enforcement of environmental laws. You will apply epidemiology, environmental health science, and public health law in field and office settings.

The role involves inspecting wells, evaluating sanitation for food service and pools, conducting soil assessments for on-site systems, reviewing plans, and supporting epidemiology investigations.