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01/09/2025

REHS - Sewage

Lorain County General Health District

Registered Environmental Health Specialist

Description:  Lorain County Public Health is seeking to hire a full-time Registered Environmental Health Specialist in the water quality/sewage program within the Environmental Health Division. 

FUNCTION

Under the general direction of the Director of Environmental Health, the Registered Environmental Health Specialist will work in the community to prevent disease through working in Environmental Health Programs.  Occasional weekend or evening work will be required.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES

1. Conduct Environmental Health Program inspections including but not limited to sewage treatment systems and private water systems
2. Conduct site reviews and lot-split/subdivision reviews for sewage treatment systems
3. Review soil evaluation reports and sewage treatment system designs
4. Educate property owners on sewage treatment system operation and maintenance requirements
5. Interpret laws and regulations
6. Investigate health hazard complaints
7. Maintain field district responsibilities
8. Reports to the Director/Supervisor of Environmental Health regularly regarding program work and related matters
9. Work with public officials, civic, and professional groups to promote and improve environmental health programs
10. Work with other internal agency divisions for program collaboration and support, where applicable
11. Performs other related and assigned work as required

MAJOR WORK CHARACTERISTICS

Knowledge of:  Environmental health programs - preferably in the household sewage program; public health standards as defined by federal, state, and local regulations; the importance of agency policies, practices, and procedures; risk communication; incident command; safety practices and procedures.

Ability to:  Define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions; maintain accurate records; communicate effectively in written or oral form; prepare concise and accurate reports, handle sensitive inquiries from officials and the general public, attend work on time, and dress appropriately.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:  Possession of a Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Health or a related field.  Must possess a current Ohio certificate of registration as a Registered Environmental Health Specialist.  Must have a valid Driver’s License.  Experience within the water quality/household sewage program is a preferred qualification.

Physical Requirements and Unusual Working Conditions: Be able to lift objects of weight up to fifty (50) pounds. May encounter unsanitary working conditions; requires use of your personal vehicle for daily activities.

COMPENSATION: Benefits include medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. Ohio Public Employee’s Retirement System (PERS). Paid vacation, personal day, holidays, and sick leave. Tuition reimbursement is available.

SALARY: $32.36-$41.31/hr.

HOW TO APPLY: Interested candidates may upload their resume and a letter of interest at https://employment.loraincountyhealth.com/

Equal Opportunity Employer M/F

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