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05/29/2025

Registered Environmental Health Specialist in Training

Coshocton Public Health District

Position Title:	Registered Environmental Health Specialist in Training		Work Title:		Registered Environmental Health Specialist in Training
Division:	Environmental Health		Status:		Classified
Reports to:	Director of Environmental Health		Employment Status:			Full-Time
Funding Source:		Varies	FLSA Status:		Non-Exempt
Core Competencies: Tier 1				Current Rate: $22.00-$24.00/hour
This position description was last approved by the Board of Health on:				12/19/2024

 

Position Introduction: An individual of this classification provides consultation, instruction, investigation, inspection, evaluation, field sampling and testing, enforcement and technical or administrative duties requiring specialized knowledge and skills in the practice of environmental health science.  Works closely with other internal divisions and external service providers to prevent the spread of disease, promote health and protect the public from harm.  An individual of this classification works under the direction and supervision of the Director of Environmental Health or an Environmental Health Specialist of higher classification.  Actively participates in organizational quality improvement projects and other workgroups to advance the mission if the department.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Inspects, investigates, evaluates compliance with rules and regulations, documents work in various electronic systems in the following program areas: food protection, swimming pools and spas, schools, tattoo and body art, solid and infectious waste, nuisance control, vector control, indoor housing sanitation, air pollution, indoor air quality, lead hazard reduction, animal bites, private water systems, household sewage treatment systems, stormwater drainage and other environmental areas as needed.
• Works with Environmental Health Specialist of a higher classification to enforce public health laws and rules, provide technical assistance and training to other staff, employees and the public.

• Works with community and neighborhood groups to identify and mitigate public health hazards in the community.
• Participates in various community coalitions to advance mission, vision, and values of Coshocton Public Health District and the Environmental Health Division. 
• Participates on various workgroups and committees.
• Researches public health issues and prepares written recommendations and summaries.
• Maintains documentation per department policy.
• Responds to public health emergencies. 
• Maintains credentials, skills, and training in the practice of environmental health science and technology.

• Other duties as assigned.

Other Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Participates in setting department, division and personal goals and activities and works cooperatively with other divisions as needed.
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Minimum Qualifications: 

 

• Graduated from an accredited college or university with a Baccalaureate Degree in environmental science, electronics, mathematics, chemistry, physics, biology, physical sciences, public health or related field and have obtained at least 45 quarter units or thirty semester units of science courses approved by the Ohio Department of Health, Environmental Health Specialist Registration. 

• Possess an active Environmental Health Specialist License from the Ohio Department of Health and willingness to maintain. 

• Be willing and able to obtain and maintain EPA Commercial Applicator License (pest control)

• Must be computer proficient and able to work efficiently in a heavily computerized PC environment using various Microsoft Office and database applications, including web-based collaboration tools.

• Must have a valid Ohio driver’s license with good driving record.

 

 

Minimum Credentials: 

The following credentials must be acquired and maintained prior to initial hire:

• Valid Ohio driver’s license with good driving record.
• Environmental Health Specialist (EHS) issued by the Ohio Department of Health

The follow credentials must be acquired and maintained after hiring within 12 months:

• Certificates in National Incident Management System (NIMS) emergency planning courses: 100, 200, 300, 400, 700, 800.

 

All Coshocton Public Health District (CPHD) employees are expected to ensure that Coshocton County residents are protected from disease and other public health threats, and to empower others to live healthier, safer lives.  In addition, all CPHD employees are expected to meeting specified competencies in the follow areas: 

• Customer Focus:  Ensure the health and safety of our community within my abilities and resources and treat our many, diverse customers with thoughtful listening and respect.
• Accountability: Be accountable for knowing the scope of programs and for maintaining the public’s trust through credible information, quality programming and services, and fiscal integrity. 
• Equity and Fairness: Interact with clients, community partners and staff with fairness and equity and deliver services free of bias or prejudice.
• Continuous Quality Improvement: Establish and maintain organizational capacity and resources to support CQI.
• Occupational Health and Safety: Follow all safety rules, proactively work to prevent accidents, and encourage the use of sound judgment in order to comply with departmental and county occupational safety regulations.
• Emergency Preparedness: Promptly identify and respond to public health threats and priorities which may involve working outside of day-to-day tasks.
• Communication: Communicate in a respectful manner in both written and oral formats with linguistic and cultural proficiency. 

 

Work Environment: 

• Daily work environment includes both general offices setting and field setting (industrial, commercial, residential and outdoors in inclement weather and temperature extremes).
• Also includes driving a county vehicle to field destinations.
• All work requires mental focus, organization skills, ability to meet critical deadlines and excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Office setting includes sitting and viewing a computer screen for long periods of time, standing or walking or long periods of time, walking on uneven surfaces.
• Must have the ability to perform inspection duties in the field, both indoors and outdoors.
• Must have the following minimum abilities to perform these inspection duties: lift/hoist 40 pounds or more: carry field equipment; walk on uneven/unimproved surfaces for long periods of time; climb ladders and stairs; work at substantial heights; tolerance of extreme outdoor weather conditions.
• This position will require scheduling of duties at night, on weekends or other non-traditional work hours.
• Scheduling of duties may occur with less than 24 hours’ notice.
• Work performed may be subject to challenging interactions with community members.
• Travel will be required to other area offices including the Ohio Department of Health, Ohio Department of Agriculture, Ohio Environmental Protection Agency and other trainings and meetings.
• Occasional, overnight, and out of state travel may be required.
• Reasonable accommodations in accordance with ADA compliance will be made available to those who need it on order to achieve the above descriptions.

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