Environmental Health Specialist
Fairfield County Ohio, Lancaster, OH, United States
Overview
Under the general supervision of the Environmental Health Director, or a Program Manager, the Environmental Health Specialist promotes individual and population public health by providing the essential services of public health within a variety of settings. Candidates must be a Registered Environmental Health Specialist, a Registered Environmental Health Specialist-in-Training, or eligible for the Training program.
Responsibilities
Monitor environmental and health status to identify and solve community environmental public health problems
Diagnose and investigate environmental public health problems and health hazards in the community; collect samples, conduct field tests, analyze environmental public health data, interpret results, and make recommendations for corrective action(s)
Collaborate in Fairfield County Health Department’s community health assessment, health improvement planning, and intervention activities as needed
Determine compliance with and enforce environmental health laws and rules for environmental programs
Mobilize community partnerships and actions to identify and solve environmental health problems; coordinate environmental public health activities and enforcement with professionals and investigators from other agencies and jurisdictions
Enforce laws and regulations that protect environmental public health and ensure safety
Conduct routine/required inspections and/or audits to ensure compliance with existing local and state public health and environmental codes, regulations and policies
Collect water samples for laboratory analysis to ensure compliance with existing local and state public health and environmental codes, regulations and policies
Investigate complaints regarding environmental health problems and environmental health hazards and initiate enforcement or corrective actions as required
Participate in response teams to prevent, minimize, and contain adverse health events and conditions resulting from communicable diseases; food, water, and vector-borne outbreaks; chronic diseases; environmental hazards; injuries; and health disparities
Write detailed inspection reports and develop policies and plans that support individual and community environmental public health efforts
Perform other duties as assigned consistent with the job classification
Qualifications
Registered Environmental Health Specialist, a Registered Environmental Health Specialist-in-Training, or eligible for the Training program
Valid Ohio Driver’s License
Knowledge of environmental health principles and practices
Knowledge of agency policies and procedures (may be developed after employment)
Knowledge of state and local environmental health laws and regulations
Ability to read, comprehend and apply technical material
Excellent communication skills
Demonstrates regular and predictable attendance
Ability to plan, organize and implement programs and projects
Assumes responsibility for own professional growth and development by pursuing education, participating in professional committees and work groups
Remains informed of current developments and procedures pertinent to duties; may be required to attend seminars/training
Additional Requirements
Some evening and weekend hours may be required.
May be required to obtain other certifications and licensures, such as Licensed Pesticide Applicator, Certified Pool Operator, or Level 2 Food Safety Certification.
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Under the general supervision of the Environmental Health Director, or a Program Manager, the Environmental Health Specialist promotes individual and population public health by providing the essential services of public health within a variety of settings. Candidates must be a Registered Environmental Health Specialist, a Registered Environmental Health Specialist-in-Training, or eligible for the Training program.
Responsibilities
Monitor environmental and health status to identify and solve community environmental public health problems
Diagnose and investigate environmental public health problems and health hazards in the community; collect samples, conduct field tests, analyze environmental public health data, interpret results, and make recommendations for corrective action(s)
Collaborate in Fairfield County Health Department’s community health assessment, health improvement planning, and intervention activities as needed
Determine compliance with and enforce environmental health laws and rules for environmental programs
Mobilize community partnerships and actions to identify and solve environmental health problems; coordinate environmental public health activities and enforcement with professionals and investigators from other agencies and jurisdictions
Enforce laws and regulations that protect environmental public health and ensure safety
Conduct routine/required inspections and/or audits to ensure compliance with existing local and state public health and environmental codes, regulations and policies
Collect water samples for laboratory analysis to ensure compliance with existing local and state public health and environmental codes, regulations and policies
Investigate complaints regarding environmental health problems and environmental health hazards and initiate enforcement or corrective actions as required
Participate in response teams to prevent, minimize, and contain adverse health events and conditions resulting from communicable diseases; food, water, and vector-borne outbreaks; chronic diseases; environmental hazards; injuries; and health disparities
Write detailed inspection reports and develop policies and plans that support individual and community environmental public health efforts
Perform other duties as assigned consistent with the job classification
Qualifications
Registered Environmental Health Specialist, a Registered Environmental Health Specialist-in-Training, or eligible for the Training program
Valid Ohio Driver’s License
Knowledge of environmental health principles and practices
Knowledge of agency policies and procedures (may be developed after employment)
Knowledge of state and local environmental health laws and regulations
Ability to read, comprehend and apply technical material
Excellent communication skills
Demonstrates regular and predictable attendance
Ability to plan, organize and implement programs and projects
Assumes responsibility for own professional growth and development by pursuing education, participating in professional committees and work groups
Remains informed of current developments and procedures pertinent to duties; may be required to attend seminars/training
Additional Requirements
Some evening and weekend hours may be required.
May be required to obtain other certifications and licensures, such as Licensed Pesticide Applicator, Certified Pool Operator, or Level 2 Food Safety Certification.
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