Canton Environmental Health Specialist I (Health Inspector I)

City of Canton•Canton, OH

16h•Hybrid

About The Position

An Environmental Health Specialist I (EHS I) provides specialized consultation and technical services in the field of environmental health science, including education, inspections, evaluations and enforcement to promote public health and prevent disease. The individual collaborates with internal and external partners under the direct supervision of a Registered Environmental Health Specialist (REHS). The EHS I is an in-training position with initial heavy supervision and peer support for work tasks. Once the individual is able to perform the work independently and has obtained a Registered Environmental Health Specialist license through the State of Ohio, they may be eligible for promotion to EHS II. The assigned work tasks progressively increase in complexity until the individual is able to perform independently with some supervision. The ideal candidate will display a strong commitment to the practice of public health and embrace the mission, vision and values of Canton City Public Health.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of at least forty-five quarter units or thirty semester units of science courses.
Registered with the Ohio Department of Health as an Environmental Health Specialist in Training (EHSIT). (Note: An EHSIT registration from ODH is not required for application; however, to be considered for hire, an EHSIT registration from ODH must be obtained and maintained.)
Must be computer proficient and able to work efficiently in a heavily computerized PC environment using various Office Suite and database applications, including web-based collaboration tools, email, etc.
Valid driver’s license.
To be considered for an interview, a candidate must submit a college transcript and meet the requirements to obtain an Environmental Health Specialist in Training (EHSIT) registration from the Ohio Department of Health (ODH).
Within six months of hire, candidate must complete ICS 100, ICS 200, ICS, 700 and ICS 800 training and any additional training prescribed by supervision to assist in completing assigned job duties.
Must be U.S. citizens or have a valid permanent resident card.

Nice To Haves

An EHSIT registration from ODH is not required for application; however, to be considered for hire, an EHSIT registration from ODH must be obtained and maintained.

Responsibilities

Receive training on environmental health inspection and enforcement techniques, procedures, and investigation processes.
Accompany REHS and/or other trainers to observe application of appropriate environmental health methods, regulations and procedures to gain experience.
Conduct inspections in various areas including, food protection, potable water, wastewater, solid and hazardous waste, hazardous materials, illicit discharge detection and elimination, vector and pest control, occupational safety and health, air pollution, indoor air, housing, institutions, body art and piercing, swimming pools and recreational facilities and other environmental areas.
Document all inspection activities and findings in various electronic systems.
Communicate effectively and accurately verbally and in writing.
Investigate potential public health complaints and concerns in accordance to the Ohio Revised Code, Ohio Administrative Code, City of Canton Health Code and other statutes and regulations.
Document investigations in order to issue appropriate compliance orders, which may include education, consultation, and/or enforcement with legal action.
Collaborate with REHS to enforce relevant public health laws and rules.
Work collaboratively with other city departments to improve the environmental health of Canton.
Work with community and neighborhood groups to identify and mitigate public health hazards.
Provide educational outreach to community partners and the public to create increased knowledge around environmental health topics.
Work effectively with people of diverse cultures, ages, and economic backgrounds in a culturally competent and sensitive manner.
Participate in various community coalitions to support the mission of the department.
Engage actively in workgroups and committees within the department.
Provide support functions in response to public health emergencies as directed by the Health Commissioner.
Maintain 24 continuing education credits biennially.
Attend trainings and conferences to improve technical knowledge used in the practice of environmental health programs.