Environmental Health Specialist I

State of Maryland•Washington County, MD

About The Position

The main purpose of this position is to provide protection of the public health through an effective regulatory, inspection, and education program which promotes that food service facilities meet all state and local codes, well, and septic systems are installed and constructed in accordance with all state and local codes, and that delegated programs are enforced in a manner to protect and improve the health and safety of the citizens of Washington County.

Requirements

Education: Determined by the Maryland Board of Environmental Health Specialists under the licensing requirements for Environmental Health Specialists.
Experience: Six months of experience performing inspections and investigations to ensure compliance with environmental health laws and regulations.
Candidates for positions in this classification must possess and maintain a current license as a Registered Environmental Health Specialist from the Maryland Board of Environmental Health Specialists.
Employees in this classification may be assigned duties which require the operation of a motor vehicle. Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess a motor vehicle operator's license valid in the State of Maryland.

Nice To Haves

Candidates may substitute a Master of Public Health or Master of Science degree from an accredited college or university for the required experience.
Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer in Environmental Engineering classifications or Environmental Engineering specialty codes in the Engineering and Natural Resources field of work on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.