Environmental Health Specialist

Environmental Health SpecialistUnder 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.DutiesMonitors environmental and health status to identify and solve community environmental public health problemsDiagnose 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 programsMobilizes 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 jurisdictionsEnforce 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.QualificationsA Registered Environmental Health Specialist, Registered Environmental Health Specialist-in-Training or Registered Environmental Health Specialist-in-Training eligible.Valid Ohio Driver's LicenseSupplemental InformationKnowledge of environmental health principles and practicesKnowledge of agency policies and procedures (may be developed after employment). Knowledge of state and local environmental health laws and regulationsAbility to read, comprehend and apply technical materialExcellent communication skillsDemonstrates regular and predictable attendanceAbility to plan, organize and implement programs and projectsAssumes responsibility for own professional growth and development by pursuing education, participating in professional committees and work groupsRemains informed of current developments and procedures pertinent to duties; may be required to attend seminars/trainingSome 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.