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05/18/2026

Registered Environmental Health Specialist or Specialist in Training

Delaware Public Health District

Job Title	Community Health Specialist 1 or 2
Division	Community Health
Immediate Supervisor
Salary Classification
FLSA
Salary	starting pay is $22.55 - $28.64/hr., may be adjusted commensurate with experience
Employment Status
Normal Working Hours

Description:

The Delaware Public Health District is seeking a Registered Environmental Health Specialist or Specialist in Training, in the Food Protection and Public Safety Unit of the Environmental Health Division. This position is responsible for conducting inspections and plan reviews on food service operations/retail food establishments, schools, swimming pools, and campgrounds.

 

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct environmental health on-site inspections related to food safety, schools, swimming pools and campgrounds.
• 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 assist with data interpretation.

 

Additional Opportunities

• Represent DPHD on internal/external committees and community partnerships.
• 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.

 

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 or possess a current Registered Environmental Health Specialist certification in the State of Ohio. Evening and weekend hours may be required based upon operational needs.

Salary:

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 wellness 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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