Registered Environmental Health Specialist (REHS)/Environmental Health Specialist-in-Training (EHSIT

Cuyahoga County Board of Health•Parma, OH

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

This position is for a Registered Environmental Health Specialist (REHS) or an Environmental Health Specialist-in-Training (EHSIT) at the County of Cuyahoga Board of Health (CCBH). The role involves receiving training in various aspects of environmental health and sanitation, performing routine inspections, investigating complaints, collecting and analyzing samples, and conducting educational outreach. The position requires a Bachelor's degree with science-related coursework and a valid Ohio driver's license. Specific requirements and experience levels differ for REHS and EHSIT candidates. The role is full-time, bargaining, with a starting salary of $50,420 annually for REHS and $43,991 annually for EHSIT. The work schedule is Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. New hires must meet vaccination requirements or request an exemption and submit a TB Baseline.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree with science related coursework (i.e., biology, chemistry, geology, and/or environmental health).
Valid State of Ohio driver's license and insurance at the time of appointment.
Ability to serve as a member of a team.
Proficiency with use of databases for data querying and reporting.
Minimum of two years of experience as Sanitarian-In-Training (or one year with a Master’s) (REHS Specific).
Valid State of Ohio Sanitarian registration in accordance with Chapter 4736 of the Ohio Revised Code (REHS Specific).
Strong customer service, verbal and written communication skills, and effective presentation skills (REHS Specific).
Good interpersonal relationship skills including cultural sensitivity & competence (REHS Specific).
Proficiency with use of PC hardware and basic software (i.e., Microsoft Office), email, and use of other basic office equipment (REHS Specific).
Proficiency with use of databases for data querying and reporting (REHS Specific).
Demonstrated knowledge of applicable local, state and federal regulations (REHS Specific).
Meets educational requirements necessary to make application to the State Board of Sanitarian Registration for registration as a Sanitarian-in-training in accordance with Chapter 4736 of the Ohio Revised Code (EHSIT Specific).
Employees registered as Sanitarian-In-Training must be supervised by a Registered Sanitarian in accordance with Chapter 4736 of the Ohio Revised Code (EHSIT Specific).
Good customer service, verbal and written communication skills (EHSIT Specific).
Good interpersonal relationship skills including cultural sensitivity & competence (EHSIT Specific).
Basic computer skills and knowledge of fundamental software (i.e., Microsoft Office), email, and use of other basic office equipment (EHSIT Specific).

Nice To Haves

Additional licensures (i.e., Ohio Pesticide Applicator's license, pool CPO certification, lead risk assessor, lead abatement contractor, ServeSafe instructor, etc.) may be required to be secured within 90 days of employment.
Bilingual Applicants Welcome

Responsibilities

Receives training in all aspects of environmental health and sanitation including enforcement procedures, investigation and sampling.
Performs routine inspections within assigned programs to ensure compliance with applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations.
Investigates complaints to mitigate potential for illness outbreaks and other threats to public health and safety.
Collects and prepare samples for analysis to detect evidence of contaminants.
Documents results of analysis and prepares reports for submission to appropriate parties.
Receives training to perform education and outreach activities.
Educates operators and the general public on pertinent environmental health programs and prevention techniques.
Assembles and disseminates appropriate public health program safety information materials.
Interacts with community officials to advise of public health related issues and to address contributing concerns.
Provides specific programmatic training and consultation including in-service instruction to operators, community officials, and the general public regarding all aspects of environmental public health.
Directs the public to local and state educational resources.
Interfaces with the community and learns to develop and enhance positive working relationships with regulated entities, community officials, and the general public.
Provides customer service via face-to-face and electronic interactions.
Prepares and maintains records related to inspection activities and compiles data for further processing, for use in preparation of reports, or for enforcement activities.
Learns to use appropriate database(s) (i.e., Enterprise, Healthspace, etc.) to complete required reports and maintain daily records of monitoring and inspection activities.
Receives training to use inspection and analysis results to develop recommendations for issue resolution or risk mitigation.
Obtains approval from Supervisor prior to delivery to appropriate parties.
May represent CCBH on either internal or external committees and participate in CCBH initiatives for program improvement.
Participates in professional development activities (i.e., trainings, conferences, etc.) to remain abreast of the most current public health issues, programmatic inspection and investigation practices & procedures, etc.
Obtains continuing education credit hours required to maintain and renew all state registrations and certifications.
Maintains current knowledge of local, state, and federal public health regulations.
Performs administrative duties in support of the service area and agency, including providing shadowing opportunities for other staff, students, etc. as requested.
Participates in public health emergency activities as needed.
Collaborates with internal and external partners on special projects as assigned.
May be required to operate agency-owned fleet vehicles at offsite service locations.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Medical (full time employees responsible for 10% of premium)
Dental (full time employees responsible for 10% of premium)
Vision
Public Employee Retirement System (PERS)
Deferred Compensation
FSA Health and Dependent Care
Tuition Reimbursement
Holidays (14 paid per year)
Vacation Time (13 paid days per year for new service PERS members)
Sick Time (15 paid days per year)
Personal Days (up to 3 paid per year)
Agency paid Life Insurance
Additional Voluntary Life Insurance
Voluntary Identity Theft Protection
Voluntary Critical Illness
Voluntary Accident Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Free Parking
Remote work from home available up to two days per week with approval after the completion of a minimum of 60 days of employment.
Alternate work schedule or changes in work schedule available after initial training period with approval.