Registered Environmental Health Specialist or Specialist in Training

Delaware Public Health District

Job Title	Registered Environmental Health Specialist or Specialist in Training
Division	Environmental Health Division
Immediate Supervisor
Salary Classification
FLSA
Pay Status	Specialist in Training starting pay is $22.55 - $28.64/hr, may be adjusted commensurate with experience REHS 1 starting pay is $25.55 - $32.45/hr, may be adjusted commensurate with experience REHS 2 starting pay is $27.05 - $34.35/hr, may be adjusted commensurate with experience REHS 3 starting pay is $31.55 - $40.07/hr, may be adjusted commensurate with experience
Employment Status	Full-time
Normal Working Hours

POSITION TITLE: Registered Environmental Health Specialist or Specialist in Training

Description:

The Delaware Public Health District is seeking a Registered Environmental Health Specialist or Specialist in Training, in the Water Quality program of the Environmental Health Division. This position is responsible for conducting inspections and plan reviews of various premises and facilities for onsite sewage treatment systems and private water systems.

Key Responsibilities:

· Conduct environmental health on-site inspections related to residential water quality and systems.

· Provide education and training to promote public health and ensure regulatory compliance.

· Interpret and apply relevant state and local public health laws, codes, and policies.

· Prepare detailed reports to document compliance and support potential enforcement actions.

· Initiate public health orders and recommend appropriate legal or administrative actions as needed.

· Maintain accurate records and assist in the preparation of legal or administrative documentation.

· Collect field samples for laboratory analysis and conduct data interpretation.

Additional Opportunities:

· Represent DPHD on internal and external committees.

· Contribute to DPHD initiatives aimed at program evaluation and continuous improvement.

· Engage in professional development activities, including trainings and conferences, to stay informed of emerging public health issues and best practices.

Example of Duties

Typical Qualifications

BA/BS degree (30 semester hours must be in sciences), Ohio driver license, and eligible for Ohio Registered Environmental Health Specialist in Training registration or possess a current Registered Environmental Health Specialist certification in the State of Ohio.

This position is primarily performed outdoors in various weather conditions. Candidates should be comfortable working in environments that may include heat, cold, rain, and uneven terrain.

Occasional weekend or evening work may be required.

Salary and Benefits
The starting salary is between the minimum and midpoint of the range. Candidates will start at the minimum of the range unless their skills, experience, education or other factors exceed the qualifications of the position.

Specialist in Training starting pay is $22.55 - $28.64/hr, may be adjusted commensurate with experience
REHS 1 starting pay is $25.55 - $32.45/hr, may be adjusted commensurate with experience
REHS 2 starting pay is $27.05 - $34.35/hr, may be adjusted commensurate with experience
REHS 3 starting pay is $31.55 - $40.07/hr, may be adjusted commensurate with experience

Benefits:

Excellent paid leave (vacation, sick, personal), including 11 holidays and 20 hrs admin leave
Outstanding benefits including medical, dental, vision, LTD, Life, EAP and many wellnesses perks
Exceptional Retirement package
Tuition Reimbursement
Volunteer Time Off
Professional development and training
Opportunities for Public Service Loan Forgiveness programs for eligible workers
Six weeks paid parental leave
On-site gym

Applicants may apply via agency website at www.delawarehealth.org/careers/

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