REHS Trainee: Public Health Inspector & Regulator

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

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