The Delaware Public Health District is seeking a Registered Environmental Health Specialist or
Specialist in Training, in the Food Protection Unit of the Environmental Health Division. This
individual will perform Environmental Health on-site inspections, provide education and training
to achieve compliance, interpret laws and policies, prepare reports that determine compliance
with state and local codes, initiate public health orders and recommend enforcement actions,
maintain accurate files, assist in the preparation of legal or administrative documents, collect
field samples, etc.
Food Protection and Public Safety Unit
This position is responsible for conducting inspections and plan reviews on food service
operations/retail food establishments, schools, swimming pools, and campgrounds. Other duties
may include vector control and solid waste nuisance inspections.
Requirements:
BA/BS degree (30 semester hours must be in sciences), Ohio driver license, and eligible for
Ohio Registered Environmental Health Specialist in Training registration.
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
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
wellness perks
Exceptional Retirement package including full employer OPERS contributions
Tuition Reimbursement
Professional development and training
Volunteer paid time off
Opportunities for Public Service Loan Forgiveness programs for eligible workers
Six weeks paid parental leave
Applicants may apply via the agency website at www.delawarehealth.org/careers/