Environmental Health Specialist (Food Protection & Facilities)
About The Position
This position is responsible for promoting and protecting public health through education, inspection, surveillance, and enforcement related to North Carolina Public Health Laws and Rules. The role involves conducting state-mandated inspections and issuing permits for various establishments, investigating complaints and illnesses, evaluating water quality, and performing childhood lead investigations. The applicant must be able to work well with the public, possess a good understanding of environmental health rules and regulations, have strong oral and written communication skills, and basic computer skills. A valid North Carolina Driver's License or the ability to obtain one within 30 days of employment is required.
Requirements
- Four (4) year or master’s degree in Environmental Health from a program which is accredited by the National Accreditation Council for Environmental Health Curricula of the National Environmental Health Association; or Four (4) year or master’s degree in public health, or graduated from a four-year college or university with 30 semester hours or 45 quarter hours of course work in the physical, biological, natural, life, or health sciences and one (1) year of experience in Environmental Health.
- Registered as an Environmental Health Specialist by the N.C. State Board of Environmental Health Specialist Examiners.
- Ability to work well with the public
- Good understanding of environmental health rules and regulations
- Good oral and written communication skills
- Basic computer skills
- Ability to operate a motor vehicle
- Valid North Carolina Driver’s License OR the ability to obtain a North Carolina Driver's License within 30 days of employment
Nice To Haves
- Applicants meeting minimum education requirements without being registered may be considered for an intern position.
Responsibilities
- Conduct state mandated inspections and issue permits for retail food establishments, lodging establishments, public swimming pools and spas, tattoo artists, institutions and childcare facilities
- Promote and protect public health through education, inspection, surveillance and enforcement related to North Carolina Public Health Laws and Rules
- Investigation of complaints, reports of foodborne and other communicable illnesses related to establishments as mandated and evaluation of water quality standards
- Childhood lead investigations and reporting
- Other duties as assigned by the Supervisor or Director
Benefits
- $5,000 sign on bonus for a NC REHS already authorized and actively working in the food protection and facilities program in another county.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
