Environmental Health Specialist
About The Position
Prince George’s County Government is seeking an Environmental Health Specialist I/II for the Health Department’s Food Protection Services Unit. This is professional entry-level inspectional and investigative code-enforcement work to obtain compliance with public and environmental health laws, codes, ordinances, and standards, particularly in food protection. The role involves extensive public contact and routine inspections and investigations. Field and office work is performed under close supervision by a higher-level Environmental Health Specialist, with independent field judgments limited to routine assignments and established procedures. The specialist assists with inspections of food-related businesses and other public facilities; complaint response; sampling and interpretation of laboratory results; notices of violation; records, reports, and permits; and guidance on environmental health laws. The position is located at 1701 McCormick Drive, Suite #120, Largo, Maryland. Employees must meet agency training and performance standards, use protective apparel and equipment, pass applicable preemployment checks, and be willing and able to serve as an essential employee, including reporting during non-standard hours or emergencies when required.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Health, Environmental, Physical, Biological, or Engineering Sciences.
- One year of professional-level experience in environmental health investigative or enforcement work.
- Certification as a registered Environmental Health Specialist or a Certificate of Eligibility as outlined by the State Board of Environmental Health Specialist Registration and in conjunction with State law; no equivalency is accepted for required certifications.
- Valid Maryland State driver’s license upon appointment.
- Meet agency training and performance standards and demonstrate required proficiency.
- Wear and use agency protective apparel and equipment as required.
- Successfully pass applicable preemployment checks, which may include reference checks, background investigations, and drug screenings.
- Be willing and able to serve as an essential employee and report or remain at work during standard or non-standard hours as operations or emergencies require.
- Provide and verify authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship.
Responsibilities
- Assist with inspections, investigations, records, and reports concerning the environmental public health impact of food manufacture, preparation, handling, distribution, and sale.
- Conduct comprehensive, monitoring, and follow-up inspections to assess compliance with State and local regulations using appropriate forms and investigative skills.
- Respond to citizen complaints and work toward resolution of observed health code violations.
- Conduct change-of-ownership and remodel inspections to assess and approve new facilities or equipment for use.
- Assist with collecting samples at nursing homes, schools, day care centers, swimming pools, public and private wells, food facilities, and other public facilities for analysis.
- Assist with reading, analyzing, and interpreting laboratory test results to identify potential hazards, assess compliance, and determine or recommend appropriate action.
- Assist with issuing written notices of code violations to responsible parties.
- Assist with preparing and maintaining inspection, violation, and permit reports and records.
- Assist with providing guidance on environmental health laws and regulations to builders, businesses, government agencies, and other interested parties.
- Maintain and operate vehicles, equipment, and supplies according to departmental rules and guidelines.
- Perform related duties within the general occupational category and responsibility level.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
