Environmental Health Specialist OR Environmental Health Specialist-In-Training

Morgan County General Health District

Job Title:

Environmental Health Specialist OR Environmental Health Specialist-in-Training

Division: Environmental

Location: Morgan County Health Department, McConnelsville, OH

Our Team: At the Morgan County Health Department, our mission is to provide quality client-centered public health services to enhance the well-being of the entire population of Morgan County. We believe that the greatest wealth of a community is the health of the people and are dedicated to fulfilling our five core values of quality service, knowledge, diversity, collaboration and teamwork.

Employment Category: Full-Time

Hours: 40 hours per week, 8:00-4:00 occasional evening and weekend hours may be required.

Pay Range: Negotiable based on qualification and experience 

Grant Funded: Partially

Benefits: Benefit package includes enrollment in Ohio Public Employees Retirement System, vacation, sick leave, and holiday benefits.

Essential Duties:

• Under general direction from administrator and direct supervision of a registered environmental health specialist, performs environmental health inspections and investigations of various facilities (e.g. food service operations; retail food establishments; vending locations; campgrounds; swimming pools; household and commercial sewage systems; private water systems; and tattoo/body piercing operations).
• Other duties include animal bite investigations, public health nuisance investigations, and enforcing Ohio laws in the programs listed above to ensure compliance with state and local laws, rules, and regulations.
• Participates in planning, developing, and managing environmental health division programs.
• Works with other public officials and groups to promote improved environmental health in Morgan County.
• Provides technical assistance to environmental health advisory boards.
• Writes complex reports, prepares and delivers presentations.
• Participates in the accreditation process as it relates to environmental health. This includes acquiring knowledge of Public Health Accreditation Board (PHAB) Domains.
• Assists with policy development, continuous quality improvement, and strategic planning.
• Manages grants received for environmental health programs and collaborates on pursuing additional programs and necessary funding sources.
• Provides data & reports for Administrator review regarding progress on goals.

Minimum Experience/Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Environmental Health or related science (Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Geology, Epidemiology etc.) and meet the educational requirements of the Ohio Revised Code for REHS or EHSIT positions.
• Environmental experience a plus. Individuals must be able to provide proof of a valid Ohio driver’s license and proof of insurance on a personal vehicle.
• Must have strong written and verbal communication skills.
• ICS 100, 200, 700, and 800 training or ability to complete ICS training within 6 months of hire.

• Must have a valid Ohio driver's license with ongoing proof of auto insurance and be able to travel with reliable transportation.
• Must pass a law enforcement criminal background check.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office

• Mathematical aptitude necessary to assist in developing program budgets and monitoring expenditures.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication (verbal and written) skills

Cover letters and resumes will be accepted until the position is filled. Applicants will be selected for interviews based on qualifications and the quality of resumes and cover letters. Successful applicants must complete criminal background checks.

If you would like to be a part of our team, email cover letter and resume to: Jeff Michaels, Administrator at jeff.michaels@morgancounty-oh.gov, or mail to: Morgan County Health Department, Attn: Jeff Michaels, Administrator, 4275 N St. Rt. 376 NW, McConnelsville, OH 43756.

The Morgan County Health Department is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, religion, age disability or military status in employment or the provision of services. Our agency is committed to the recruitment of diverse individuals who can offer different talents and perspectives to assist us in accomplishing our agency’s mission, vision, and the fulfillment of our five core values.