Environmental Health Specialist in Training OR Registered Environmental Health Specialist I/II (Community Environmental Health Section)

Franklin County Public Health • Columbus, OH

8d • $23 - $33

About The Position

The Environmental Health Specialist in Training (EHST) or Registered Environmental Health Specialist (REHS) is responsible for inspecting, investigating and enforcing Ohio Administrative Code, Ohio Revised Code and/or Franklin County District Board of Health Sanitary Regulations pertaining to mosquitoes, ticks, and other vectors.

Requirements

• Environmental Health Specialist in Training
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university, as approved in OAC 4736-8-01
• Environmental Health Specialist in Training certification from the State of Ohio
• Ohio Driver's License and ability to meet insurability requirements
• Registered Environmental Health Specialist I
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university, as approved in OAC 4736-8-01
• Registered Environmental Health Specialist with the state of Ohio.
• Ohio Driver's License
• Registered Environmental Health Specialist II
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university, as approved in OAC 4736-8-01
• 4 years’ experience in the practice of environmental health as a REHS I in a public health agency and recommendation from supervisor to move to REHS II
• Registered Environmental Health Specialist with the State of Ohio
• Job-specific certifications or training courses may be required (examples include Commercial Pesticide Applicator License, Healthy Homes, ServSafe, Certified Pool Operator, Lead Risk Assessment, etc.)
• Ohio Driver's License

Responsibilities

• Form partnerships and collaborates with jurisdictions and other private and government affiliates.
• Guide and help to plan the expansion of mosquito, tick and additional vector programs;
• Conducts training and education programs for public health personnel and the general public (e.g., business proprietors, civic organizations, neighborhood groups, other health professionals and groups).
• Creates and maintains spray maps and dashboards for website and jurisdictional leadership using ArcGIS Online and related ESRI apps.
• Coordinates writing, editing, and collecting documentation to assure full compliance with the applicable grants/contracts.
• Overseeing mosquito management contractor, ensuring deliverables, and performing quality assurance.
• Performs observations, inspections, re-inspections and investigations according to standardized procedures and prepares reports.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Schedules to support a work/life balance.
• Robust benefits including medical, dental, vision, an employee assistance program and a flexible spending account.
• Life insurance, short- and long-term disability options are also offered.
• Vacation time, personal time, sick time, and paid holidays.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees