Registered Environmental Health Specialist

This position is responsible for performing the inspection and enforcement of environmental health standards as prescribed by all applicable laws, ordinances, and regulation for all programs within the environmental health division. Responsibilities include the evaluation of public health hazards, conducting environmental health inspections of facilities, businesses, homes and other sites. This position will additionally prepare reports, educate the general public and facilities, complete plan reviews, help prevent disease from spreading, and help to prevent any negative environmental health impacts within the community. Thank you for considering employment with Lucas County. Our culture is rooted in principles of making an impact through service, collaborating with others, feeling valued, and being challenged. We foster a diversified and inclusive workforce, embracing shared values and a common mission. We are looking for talented people to join our community. The Toledo-Lucas County Health Department (TLCHD) is accredited by the Public Health Accreditation Board and serves as the local health authority for Lucas County. It operates as a regional health district, serving all cities, townships, and villages within the county. The department's responsibilities include preventing and controlling the spread of disease and injury, protecting against environmental hazards, promoting, and supporting healthy behaviors, and preparing for and responding to emergencies. The community that we live in is increasingly made up of unique individuals who bring to us a variety of experiences, beliefs, abilities, and knowledge. It is through understanding and appreciating these differences that we can make Public Health services relevant, valuable, and respectful to all members of our community.