Environmental Health Specialist

Salary: $54,577.36 - $64,810.61 Annually
Location : 803 S Walker Street, Burgaw
Job Type: Full-Time Permanent
Job Number: 2026--0615
Department: HEALTH
Opening Date: 06/15/2026
Closing Date: 7/25/2026 11:59 PM Eastern


General Definition of Work
Work as a Registered Environmental Health Specialist in On-Site Waste Water Section and the Well Section. Also, complaint investigations.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential Functions
80% - On-site Wastewater Section

Make on-site evaluations to determine the location for on-site wastewater systems. Assure compliance with state laws, rules and regulations related to on-site wastewater. Accurately, timely and completely design septic systems and issue Improvement Permits and Authorization To Construct permits. Make final inspections of installed septic systems and issue Operations Permits in a timely manner. Investigate complaints of malfunctioning septic systems and issue Notice of Violations when necessary. Educate property owner of septic maintenance. Obtain second opinions related to difficult site limitations by the EH Supervisor III or the Regional REHS.
15% - Private Well Program

Make on-site evaluations for the location of private drinking water wells. Assure compliance with the state laws, rules and regulations. Accurately and timely issue well permits. Make on-site inspections of grouting procedures, well head inspections and water sampling collection. Ensuring all paperwork is obtained and filled out to complete the sampling procedure and deliver samples for courier. Issue COC's for wells once all reports and well logs have been received.
5% - Other

Participating in Public Health Preparedness functions as assigned, attend training and seminars as required and professional development. Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Education & Experience
Working knowledge of state and federal environmental health laws and rules. Practical knowledge of microbiology, chemistry, biology and environmental sciences as applied to environmental health. General knowledge of community resources. Working knowledge of other departments in Pender County, including but not limited to Zoning and Building Inspections. Ability to comprehend and manage technical and administrative records and reports. Ability to exercise sound judgement and communicate with a wide variety of people. Ability to plan work accordingly and timely.
Required Minimum Training:

Graduation from an accredited four-year university or college with a minimum of 30 hours in courses in biological science or physical science, a four-year degree or a Master's degree from an university with a degree in Environmental Science.
Additional Training/Experience:

North Carolina Centralized Intern Training for income Registered Environmental Health Specialists and obtaining authorizations in On-site Wastewater and Wells.

License or Certification Required by Statute or Regulation:
Valid North Carolina driver's license. Registered as a REHS by the North Carolina State Board of Registered Sanitarians.

Physical Requirements


This work requires the occasional exertion of up to 10-15 pounds of force; work regularly requires speaking or hearing, using hands to finger, frequently requires sitting and occasionally requires standing; work has standard vision requirements; vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels; work requires preparing and analyzing written or computer data, operating machines and observing general surroundings and activities; work occasionally requires exposure to fumes or airborne particles, exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals, exposure to vibration and exposure to bloodborne pathogens and may be required to wear specialized personal protective equipment; work is generally in a moderately noisy location (e.g. business office, light traffic).
There are a wide variety of benefits available to eligible Pender County employees. These benefits include: health, dental, vision, life insurance, optional life and disability insurance plans, flexible spending account, retirement program, 401(k) program, deferred compensation program, credit union membership and an employee assistance program.

Pender County Benefits Overview can be viewed
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Do you have a high school diploma or GED equivalent?

• Yes
• No

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Do you have a North Carolina driver license, a valid driver license from another state due to military exemption, or the ability to obtain a North Carolina driver license within 30 days of hire?

• Yes
• No

Required Question