Leadership for Healthy People and Communities

Details
 

02/26/2025

Registered Environmental Health Specialist (REHS)/Environmental Health Specialist-in-Training (EHSIT)

Morrow County Health District

The Morrow County Health District is seeking a Registered Environmental Health (EH) Specialist I or a Registered EH Specialist-In-Training for the agency’s Environmental Health Division.  Under direction, this person will perform environmental health services to ensure compliance with applicable national, state, and local environmental health standards.  Duties may include, but are not limited to:

EH Specialist I or EH Specialist-In-Training Essential Functions: Inspection, investigation, and consultation in the programs of campgrounds, food protection, household sewage treatment, nuisances, private water systems, public swimming pools, schools, solid waste, and vector control, to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations. Participates in public health emergency responses as needed.

Qualifications for EH Specialist I (EHS) or EH Specialist-In-Training (EHSIT):  A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree including at least 45 quarter units or 30 semester units of approved sciences is required, and application to Ohio Department of Health for EHS or EHSIT credentials. Proof of current Ohio registration as EHS or EHSIT required prior to beginning employment.   

All applicants must: 

• Have skills in the use of computers and computer software, e.g. Microsoft Office, email, and internet search engines. 
• Have a valid Ohio driver’s license, auto liability insurance, own vehicle, and ability to maintain insurability under the department’s vehicle insurance policy; and 
• Successfully pass a criminal background check.  

Salary: This is non-exempt position, Monday through Friday, which may be full-time (38 hours) or part-time (hours to be determined), depending on applicant.  Starting salary for a Specialist-In-Training is $20.00 and a Specialist is $21.50.  The final starting pay will be based on experience and qualifications. 

Benefits:

• Paid vacation time, personal time, sick time, and paid holidays.
• Public retirement.
• Eligible for health, vision, and dental insurance.
• Public service loan forgiveness
• Tuition reimbursement opportunities.

To Apply: Interested applicants should submit their resume and MCHD application by one of the following ways:

• Via the Morrow County Health District website (morrowcountyhealth.org) under About Us.
• Mail to: Executive Assistant, Morrow County Health District, 480 Douglas Street, Mt. Gilead, OH  43338 
• Email to: karrie.hursey@morrowcountyhealth.org

Deadline to Apply: Posting will remain open until position is filled. 

EOE/M/F/D/V

Printer-Friendly Version