ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH INSPECTOR SUPERVISO

State of Arkansas • Nashville, AR

3d • $69,395 - $102,705 • Onsite

About The Position

The Environmental Health Inspector Supervisor/Expert is the highest-level position within the Environmental Health Inspector job series. This role is responsible for overseeing, managing, and directing environmental health inspection programs and services at the state level. The Supervisor/Expert ensures that state and local environmental health policies and regulations are effectively enforced and provides guidance and leadership to a team of inspectors. This role requires expert-level knowledge of environmental health standards, laws, and public health practices to protect the community’s well-being.

Requirements

• Expert-level knowledge of environmental health laws, regulations, and best practices related to sanitation, food safety, water quality, air pollution, vector control, and waste management.
• Leadership and team management skills, project management, and program development.
• Expertise in environmental health inspection techniques, data analysis, and reporting.
• Ability to make decisions and enforce regulations fairly and consistently.
• Strong written and oral communication skills to effectively convey complex health and safety information to diverse audiences.
• Certification as a Registered Environmental Health Specialist (REHS) or equivalent certification.
• In-depth knowledge of state and federal environmental health laws and regulations.
• Bachelor’s degree in environmental health, public health, biology, or a closely related field from an accredited institution.
• At least 5 years of experience in environmental health inspection or a related field, including at least 2 years of experience in a supervisory or expert-level role.
• Frequent in-state travel required.
• A valid driver’s license is required.
• The position requires the employee to carry a properly charged and activated agency-issued cell phone at all times while in work status.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and manage a team of Environmental Health Inspectors and support staff, ensuring effective enforcement of environmental health regulations and laws.
• Develop, implement, and oversee statewide environmental health inspection programs related to food safety, sanitation, water quality, waste disposal, and public health hazards.
• Review and approve inspection reports, ensuring that all regulatory violations are accurately documented, and corrective actions are taken.
• Provide expert consultation and technical support on complex environmental health issues, including emergency preparedness and response, disease prevention, and environmental health hazards.
• Collaborate with local and state public health agencies, stakeholders, and the public to ensure community health and safety.
• Develop and deliver training and educational programs for environmental health staff and local partners.
• Conduct advanced inspections in high-risk areas, evaluate compliance, and ensure the resolution of complex violations.
• Prepare and present reports, recommendations, and policy updates to governmental bodies and stakeholders.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior