Environmental Health Regional Specialist

Environmental Health Regional Specialist Join to apply for the Environmental Health Regional Specialist role at NC Department of Health and Human Services . About Us The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is one of the largest and most complex agencies in the state, with approximately 17,000 employees. It is responsible for ensuring the health, safety, and well‑being of all North Carolinians, providing human service needs for special populations including individuals who are deaf, blind, developmentally disabled, and mentally ill, and helping poor North Carolinians achieve economic independence. Agency Information Dept of Health and Human Services Division: Public Health Job Classification Title: Environmental Health Regional Spec (NS) Position Number: 60034286 Grade: NC15 Description Of Work This Environmental Health Regional Specialist position protects public health by ensuring environmental hazards are controlled in state institutions, public swimming pools, and tattoo establishments. It provides technical guidance and training to local health department staff enforcing state rules in these areas, and acts as a health advisor to state institutions on matters of location, construction, and sanitation. Key Duties Conduct annual inspections of state institutions to assess environmental health conditions and prepare detailed reports with recommended corrective actions Provide technical consultation to local health departments on complex issues involving public swimming pools, tattoo establishments, and institutional sanitation Evaluate and approve delegation of authority for local environmental health specialists through fieldwork review, examinations, and performance assessments Develop and deliver training programs for environmental health professionals, industry representatives, and state agencies on relevant public health topics Assist in the investigation of disease outbreaks at state institutions and coordinate response efforts to identify causes and implement preventive measures Support local health departments with plan reviews, enforcement actions, and emergency response activities related to environmental health threats Participate in policy development by identifying regulatory issues, drafting rule revisions, and soliciting stakeholder input to improve program effectiveness Promote consistency and quality across local and state environmental health programs through consultation, evaluation, and technical support Represent the Department in public forums, including presentations to boards of health and county commissioners, to advocate for environmental health initiatives Maintain up‑to‑date knowledge of environmental health laws, rules, and best practices to ensure compliance and inform decision‑making Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities / Management Preferences Demonstrated experience with rules and regulations governing public swimming pools, tattoo establishments, and retail food operations Management prefers registration with the NC State Board of Environmental Health Specialist Examiners Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel for inspections, meetings, and trainings Demonstrated experience providing training in both classroom and field settings Experience conducting public swimming pool plan reviews and providing technical feedback for compliance Posting Information Posting will close at 11:59 P.M. the night before the end date. We will be recruiting for two positions: 60034286 (Eastern Region) and 60034303 (Western Region). Position 60034286 works in the Eastern Region of North Carolina, specifically the following counties: Columbus, Brunswick, Pender, New Hanover, Sampson, Duplin, Onslow, Johnston, Wayne, Greene, Wilson, Nash, Warren, Halifax, Jones, Carteret, Pitt, Hertford, Gates, Bertie, Tyrrell, Dare, Hyde, Beaufort, Craven, Granville, Vance, Franklin, Edgecombe, Northampton, Martin, Washington, Chowain, Perquimans, Pasquotank, Camden, Currituck, Pamlico, Lenoir Position 60034303 works in the Western Region of North Carolina, specifically the following counties: Graham, Clay, Polk, Wilkes, Avery, Catawba, Alexander, Burke, Alleghany, Cherokee, Swain, Macon, Jackson, Haywood, Transylvania, Madison, Buncombe, Henderson, Rutherford, McDowell, Yancey, Mitchell, Caldwell, Watuga, Ashe, Iredell, Mecklenburg Compensation And Benefits Salary Grade Range: $53,164 – $93,038. Recruitment Range: $53,164 – $69,364. The State of North Carolina offers comprehensive benefits, including health insurance options, retirement plans, the NCFlex program, paid vacation, sick and community service leave, and paid parental leave. Visit the State Benefits website for details. Legal and Equal Opportunity Information The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and is dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities and other protected categories. Application Process Complete the application in its entirety; resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing the application. Provide comprehensive education, work experience and certificates/ licenses information. Answer supplemental questions within the Work Experience section of the application. Only the most recent application received prior to the closing date will be accepted. Applicants may be subject to a criminal background check. Contact Talent Acquisition at View email address on click.appcast.io for questions about this posting. Minimum Education and Experience Bachelor’s degree from an appropriately accredited institution with coursework in physical and biological sciences and three years of professional experience in environmental health; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Recruiter Tresha Walker Related Job Categories Seniority level: Entry level Employment type: Full‑time Job function: Health Care Provider Industries: Government Administration #J-18808-Ljbffr NC Department of Health and Human Services