Environmental Health Specialist I

GRADE

STD0016

LOCATION OF POSITION

MDH, Queen Anne's Department of Health Centreville, MD 21617 Main Purpose of Job The main purpose of this position is to assist in promoting all aspects of Environmental Health while enforcing applicable State and local Environmental Health laws and regulations. Primarily, the focus will be on the well & septic program while additionally assisting with food safety and public swimming pool inspections. This position requires a moderate level of supervision. This position must be available for rabies clinics, occasional weekend inspections and health fairs.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education : Determined by the Maryland Board of Environmental Health Specialists under the licensing requirements for Environmental Health Specialists. Experience : Six months of experience performing inspections and investigations to ensure compliance with environmental health laws and regulations. Notes :

1. Candidates may substitute a Master of Public Health or Master of Science degree from an accredited college or universityfor the required experience.
2. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military serviceexperience as a commissioned officer in EnvironmentalEngineering classifications or Environmental Engineeringspecialty codes in the Engineering and Natural Resources field ofwork on a year-for-year basis for therequiredexperience.

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

1. Candidates for positions in this classification must possess and maintain a current license as a Registered Environmental Health Specialist from the Maryland Board of Environmental Health Specialists.
2. Employees in this classification may be assigned duties which require the operation of a motor vehicle. Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess a motor vehicle operator's license valid in the State of Maryland.

SELECTION PROCESS

Applicants who meet the minimum (and selective) qualifications will be included in further evaluation. The evaluation may be a rating of your application based on your education, training and experience as they relate to the requirements of the position. Therefore, it is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. Please report all related education, experience, dates and hours of work. Clearly indicate your college degree and major on your application, if applicable. For education obtained outside the U.S., any job offer will be contingent on the candidate providing an evaluation for equivalency by a foreign credential evaluation service prior to starting employment (and may be requested prior to interview). Complete applications must be submitted by the closing date.Information submitted after this date will not be added. Incorrect application forms will not be accepted. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. Candidates may remain on the certified eligible list for a period of at least one year. The resulting certified eligible list for this recruitment may be used for similar positions in this or other State agencies.

BENEFITS

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact theMDH Recruitment and Selection Division at View phone number on click.appcast.io. If you are having difficulty with your user account or have general questions about the online application system, please contact the MD Department of Budget and Management, Recruitment and Examination Division at View phone number on click.appcast.io or View email address on click.appcast.io. Appropriate accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request by calling: View phone number on click.appcast.io or MD TTY Relay Service View phone number on click.appcast.io. We thank our Veterans for their service to our country. People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply. As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruitment, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State's diversity. #J-18808-Ljbffr State of Maryland