Environmental Health Specialist in Training

Tuscarawas County Health Department•Dover, OH

5d•Onsite

About The Position

This position involves inspecting, investigating, and evaluating compliance with rules and regulations across various environmental health program areas. The role requires documenting work in electronic systems, enforcing public health laws, providing technical assistance, and collaborating with community groups to mitigate public health hazards. The specialist will also participate in workgroups, research public health issues, and respond to emergencies, while maintaining necessary credentials and skills.

Requirements

Graduated from an accredited college or university with a Baccalaureate Degree in environmental science, electronics, mathematics, chemistry, physics, biology, physical sciences, public health, or related field.
Obtained at least 45 quarter units or thirty-semester units of science courses approved by the Ohio Department of Health, Environmental Health Specialist Registration.
Possess an active Environmental Health Specialist License from the Ohio Department of Health and willingness to maintain.
Must be computer proficient and able to work efficiently in a heavily computerized PC environment using various Microsoft Office and database applications, including web-based collaboration tools.
Must have a valid Ohio driver’s license with good driving record.
Must sign and abide by the agency’s nicotine-free hiring policy.
Must successfully complete drug screen and background check.

Responsibilities

Inspects, investigates, and evaluates compliance with rules and regulations in program areas such as food protection, swimming pools and spas, schools, tattoo and body art, solid and infectious waste, nuisance control, vector control, lead hazard reduction, animal bites, private water systems, household sewage treatment systems, and other environmental areas.
Documents work in various electronic systems.
Works with Environmental Health Specialists of a higher classification to enforce public health laws and rules.
Provides technical assistance and training to other staff, employees, and the public.
Works with community and neighborhood groups to identify and mitigate public health hazards in the community.
Participates in various workgroups and committees.
Researches public health issues and prepares written recommendations and summaries.
Maintains documentation per department policy.
Responds to public health emergencies.
Maintains credentials, skills, and training in the practice of environmental health science and technology.
Performs other duties as assigned.