Environmental Health Specialist

Portage County Ohio•Ravenna, OH

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Portage County Combined General Health District has an immediate opening for the position of Environmental Health Specialist in Training or Registered Environmental Health Specialist. This role is for individuals passionate about public health and making a difference in their community, seeking a fulfilling career with work-life balance, professional growth, and the opportunity to positively impact community health. The Portage County Health District’s Mission is to promote public health, prevent disease, and protect the environment, utilizing leadership and partnership to empower individuals and communities to achieve optimal health.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in environmental health, environmental science, biology, or a closely related field.
Certificate of registration as a Registered Environmental Health Specialist or ability to obtain an Environmental Health Specialist in Training (EHSIT) credential per Ohio Revised Code Chapter 4736.
Valid driver’s license, proof of insurance and reliable transportation
Ability to pass drug screening and background check.
Must be able to have regular and reliable attendance.
Operate a motor vehicle as needed to perform the essential functions.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Excellent interpersonal, leadership, and organizational skills.
Creative and effective problem-solving skills.
Ability to accept constructive feedback and to work collaboratively with employees, management, and other stakeholders.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
Ability to prepare meaningful, concise, and accurate reports.
Ability to maintain confidentiality in accordance with laws and agency policies.

Responsibilities

Implement environmental public health programs through consultations, instruction, investigation, inspection, and evaluation in the field of environmental public health science to include, at a minimum, food safety, swimming pools, campgrounds & RV parks, private water, household sewage, semi-public commercial wastewater, solid & infectious waste, construction & demolition debris, body art, vector control, school health, and public health nuisance complaints.
Maintain and track required inspections and activities for performance management purposes.
Identify information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.
Gather information by observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
Evaluate information to determine compliance with standards by using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.
Monitor processes, materials, or surroundings and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.
Estimate sizes, distances, and quantities; determining time, costs, resources, or materials needed to perform a work activity.
Document and record information in accordance with applicable regulations by entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic form.
Compile, code, categorize, calculate, tabulate, audit, or verify information or data.
Use computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to conduct inspections and field work, enter data, process and summarize information, write violations and issue notices, and write reports, create presentations.
Undertake enforcement actions as needed.
Communicate with supervisors, peers, or subordinates and people outside the organization, representing the organization to customers, the public, government, and other external sources.
Assist in educational activities. This information can be exchanged in person, in writing, or by telephone or e-mail, and public presentations.
Review plans and designs for facilities and properties, as applicable, to ensure compliance with statutes and regulations.
Perform other environmental public health related activities as necessary.
Participate in quality improvement team projects and quality improvement training initiatives as applicable/required and incorporate the principles of quality improvement into daily work activities.
Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Longevity Pay recognizing years of dedicated service to the organization.
Schedules to support a work/life balance.
Comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
Life insurance and short- and long-term disability options are also offered.
Vacation time, personal time, sick time, comp time and 15 paid holidays.
Enrollment in OPERS retirement system. The employee contributes 10% of their salary and PCHD contributes 14% of the employee’s salary.
Employee wellness initiatives and EAP support.
Employee gratitude programs and recognition initiatives that celebrate contributions, milestones, and achievements throughout the year.
Annual clothing allowance to support professional work attire.
Access to Skillsoft, a comprehensive online training platform offering professional development, leadership, and technical skill courses.
Professional development opportunities and tuition reimbursement.
A workplace culture that values growth, collaboration, and community impact.