Registered Environmental Health Specialist, Trainee

Hamilton Township; Hamilton Township (NJ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The Hamilton Township Division of Health is hiring a Registered Environmental Health Specialist (REHS) Trainee to protect community health through inspections, investigations, and education. You’ll work with experienced professionals, conduct inspections of retail food establishments and other regulated facilities, and respond to public health events.

This entry‑level role requires a bachelor’s degree in public health or environmental sciences, eligibility or current REHS license, a NJ driver’s

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in public health, environmental sciences, or related field.
• Eligible to sit for REHS exam; license preferred or required within first year.
• Valid New Jersey driver's license.
• Strong report writing, analysis, and communication skills.
• Ability to lift up to 10 pounds.
• Bilingual English and Spanish or English and Haitian Creole preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct inspections of retail food establishments and other regulated facilities.
• Investigate public health nuisance and environmental complaints.
• Assist with childhood lead environmental interventions.
• Prepare inspection reports, enforcement documents, and regulatory correspondence.
• Educate residents and business owners on public health regulations.
• Maintain accurate records and files.
• Participate in accreditation, emergency preparedness and public health response activities.

Skills

Report writing

Communication

Organizational skills

Regulatory understanding

Public health knowledge

Bilingual (EN-SP or EN-Creole)

Education

Bachelor's degree in public health, environmental sciences, or related field

Job description

Join Our Team at the Hamilton Division of Health!

Now Hiring:Registered Environmental Health Specialist, Trainee

Salary Range: $55,263 – $69,538
Help make Hamilton a healthier place to live, work, and play!

Ready to launch your career in environmental public health? The Hamilton Township Division of Health is seeking a motivated professional to join our nationally accredited public health agency as a Registered Environmental Health Specialist (REHS) Trainee. Working alongside experienced environmental health professionals, you will help protect the health of our community through inspections, investigations, education, and regulatory enforcement. The schedule may include afterhours and weekends to respond to emergencies and events. Key responsibilities include:

• Conduct inspections of retail food establishments and other regulated facilities such as public recreational bathing facilities, youth camps, tattoo establishments, and animal facilities.
• Investigate public health nuisance and environmental complaints.
• Assist with childhood lead environmental interventions.
• Prepare inspection reports, enforcement documents, and regulatory correspondence.
• Educate residents and business owners on public health regulations.
• Maintain accurate records and files.
• Participate in accreditation, emergency preparedness and public health response activities.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in public health, environmental sciences, or a related field.
• Current, valid license as a Registered Environmental Health Specialist (preferred) issued by the New Jersey Department of Health, or currently eligible to sit for the REHS exam. Valid license required within first year of employment.
• Valid New Jersey driver’s license
• Ability to prepare clear, sound, accurate, and informative reports containing findings, conclusions, and recommendations.
• Ability to analyze, comprehend, interpret and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies, procedures, and standards
• Knowledge of environmental and public health issues.
• Strong organizational, writing, and communication skills.
• Ability to lift, move, and carry 10 pounds
• Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish or English and Haitian Creole (preferred, not required)