Environmental Health Specialist (F L & I Inspector)

Forsyth County (NC) • Winston Salem, NC

287d • $45,115 - $54,828

About The Position

The Forsyth County Department of Public Health is looking for dynamic and motivated individuals to join our team as an Environmental Health Specialist on the FLI - Food, Lodging and Institutions team. This position offers flexibility and may be filled at different levels depending on the qualifications and experience of the selected candidate. We are open to hiring for the following levels: Environmental Health Specialist II, Environmental Health Specialist, and Environmental Health Specialist Intern. Regardless of the level, the selected candidate will be part of a collaborative and innovative team. The Environmental Health Specialists perform professional environmental health work in the promotion of public health through education, surveillance, consultation, inspection, and enforcement of state, local, and federal environmental health laws and regulations.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Health from an accredited program or a Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 30 semester or 45 quarter hours in the physical, biological, natural, life or health sciences; or a Bachelor's Degree in Public Health.
• For Environmental Health Specialist II: 5 years' experience in the field of Environmental Health, as a Registered Environmental Health Specialist and/or Intern Registered as an Environmental Health Specialist (Sanitarian) by the NC Board of Sanitarian Examiners.
• Hold an authorization in Food, Lodging, and Institutions and two additional authorizations in the state of NC.
• Registered as an Environmental Health Specialist (Sanitarian) by the NC State Board of Sanitarian Examiners.
• Must have a valid NC driver's license.

Nice To Haves

• Registered Environmental Health Specialists with experience in food, lodging, and institutions preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conducting sanitation evaluations of foodservice, institutional and lodging facilities, child day care facilities, institutions and group homes at prescribed frequencies.
• Monitoring food handling practices, personal hygiene, on-site liquid and solid waste collection and disposal, water sources, and compliance with established sanitation standards.
• Issuing permits to new/remodeled establishments after an evaluation indicates compliance with applicable rules.
• Suspending and revoking permits upon identification of an imminent public health hazard.
• Conducting epidemiological investigations of foodborne disease outbreaks.
• Investigating and resolving complaints from citizens.
• Preparing for legal action and court related cases as needed.
• Carrying out the state mandated enforcement of the state law 'An Act to Prohibit Smoking in Certain Public Places.'

Benefits

• Environmental Health Specialist II salaries start at $54,828.80, annually.
• Environmental Health Specialist salaries start at $52,208.00, annually.
• Intern salaries start at $45,115.20, annually.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree