Environmental Consultant - Food, Lodging, Institutions
About The Position
Join #TeamWake as an Environmental Consultant! Do you have an extensive knowledge of Environmental Health rules and regulations, and are you looking for a career with excellent benefits? If so, the Food, Lodging, and Institution Section of Wake County Environmental Health & Safety Division would like to meet you! This is an opportunity to combine customer service skills, science knowledge, and a love of public health to serve the citizens and visitors of Wake County. You will be able to use your skillset to ensure that restaurants and other establishments meet sanitation/safety standards using education, conflict resolution, and enforcement strategies. Education of external and internal stakeholders during inspections and consultative visits will be a highly valued component of your work.
Requirements
- Bachelor's or postgraduate degree from a program that is accredited by the National Environmental Health Science and Protection Accreditation Council (EHAC); OR Bachelor's or postgraduate degree with a minimum of 30 semester hours or 45 quarter hours in the physical, biological, natural, life, or health sciences; OR Bachelor's or postgraduate degree in public health
- Three years of experience in environmental health or related field
- FDA standardization required within 18 months of hire
- NC Registered Environmental Health Specialist
- NCDHHS authorization in Food Lodging Institutions and at least one other authorization
- Any remaining authorizations relevant to the position required within 12 months of hire
- Valid driver's license and a "safe" driving record
- Equivalent education and experience are accepted
Nice To Haves
- National Environmental Health Association (NEHA) REHS - current exam credential
- NC DHHS authorizations
Responsibilities
- Performs inspections of food, lodging, and institutional facilities required by state rules and regulations
- Conducts foodborne and communicable disease outbreak investigations
- May inspect swimming pools and tattoo facilities
- Performs emergency response and complaint investigations
- Educates the general public concerning environmental and public health issues
Benefits
- Excellent benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
