Environmental Health Specialist I

State of Maryland•Queen Anne's, MD

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Environmental Health Specialist I assists in promoting all aspects of Environmental Health while enforcing applicable State and local Environmental Health laws and regulations. The position primarily focuses on the well and septic program, with additional support for food safety and public swimming pool inspections. The role works under a moderate level of supervision and requires availability for rabies clinics, occasional weekend inspections, and health fairs.

Requirements

Six months of experience performing inspections and investigations to ensure compliance with environmental health laws and regulations.
Must possess and maintain a current license as a Registered Environmental Health Specialist from the Maryland Board of Environmental Health Specialists.
Must possess a valid Maryland motor vehicle operator's license if assigned duties requiring operation of a motor vehicle.
Education as determined by the Maryland Board of Environmental Health Specialists under the licensing requirements for Environmental Health Specialists.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Promote Environmental Health and enforce applicable State and local Environmental Health laws and regulations.
Focus primarily on the well and septic program.
Assist with food safety inspections.
Assist with public swimming pool inspections.
Be available for rabies clinics, occasional weekend inspections, and health fairs.