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01/09/2025
EHSIT - REHS
Lorain County General Health District
Environmental Health Specialist-In-Training/Registered Environmental Health Specialist
Description: Lorain County Public Health is seeking to hire a full-time Environmental Health Specialist-in-Training/Registered Environmental Health Specialist to work within the Environmental Health Division.
FUNCTION
Under the general direction of the Director of Environmental Health, the Environmental Health Specialist-in Training/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 FUNCTIONS
- Conduct Environmental Health Program inspections (i.e., concentration in housing/nuisance program, solid waste program, & lead program)
- Interpret laws and regulations
- Investigate health hazard complaints
- Maintain field district responsibilities
- Reports to the Director/Supervisor of Environmental Health regularly regarding program work and related matters
- Work with public officials, civic, and professional groups to promote and improve environmental health programs
- Work with other internal agency divisions for program collaboration and support, where applicable
- Performs other related and assigned work as required
MAJOR WORK CHARACTERISTICS
Knowledge of: Environmental health programs; 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 an Environmental Health Specialist-in Training or a Registered Environmental Health Specialist. Must have a valid Driver’s License. Experience 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: $26.31-$33.59/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
