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, Registered Environmental Health Specialist-in-Training or Registered Environmental Health Specialist-in-Training eligible. 

Duties

Monitors 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. Collects samples, conducts field tests, collects and analyzes environmental public health data; interprets results and makes recommendations for corrective action(s). 

Collaborates in Fairfield County Health Department’s community health assessment and health improvement planning and intervention activities as needed. 

Determine compliance with and enforce environmental health laws and rules for environmental programs

Mobilizes community partnerships and actions to identify and solve environmental health problems. Coordinates 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. 

Conducts routine/required inspections and/or audits to ensure compliance of existing local and state public health and environmental codes, regulations and policies. 

Collects water samples for laboratory analysis to ensure compliance of existing local and state public health and environmental codes, regulations and policies.

Investigates complaints regarding environmental health problems and environmental health hazards and initiates enforcement or corrective actions as required. 

Participates 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.

Performs other duties as assigned consistent with job classification. 

Qualifications

A Registered Environmental Health Specialist, Registered Environmental Health Specialist-in-Training or Registered Environmental Health Specialist-in-Training eligible. 

Valid Ohio Driver's License

Supplemental Information

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

Some evening and weekend hours required

May be required to obtain other certifications and licensures. Ex: Licensed Pesticide Applicator, Certified Pool Operator, Level 2 Food Safety Certification