Leadership for Healthy People and Communities

Job Title

Environmental Health Specialist in Training

Division

Immediate Supervisor

Salary Classification

Classified

FLSA

$44,512.00 - $60,465.00

Employment Status

Normal Working Hours

Examples of Duties Conducts both routine and complaint inspections of swimming pools and evaluates food shops and instructs industry personnel in proper sanitation methods. Issues orders, notices, or referrals to other departments, and re-inspects to insure compliance. Inspects and evaluates properties for lead hazards, tests for lead levels and assesses lead-related environmental risks and hazards as directed. Trains and supervises first-level sanitarians, environmental technicians, and sanitarian aides. Counsels residents in sanitation methods. Helps plan programs and work schedules. Enforces both state and city health codes. Must be familiar with court procedures and methods of license revocation regarding code violations. Performs other job-relate duties as required. May be assigned other tasks during public health emergencies. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree with 45 quarter or 30 semester credits hours in Science, Math, or Chemistry from an accredited four-year college or university required. Must be an Environmental Health Specialist In Training or become one within 90 days of the date of hire. Must become an Environmental Health Specialist (EHS) within three years of the date of hire. Must maintain EHSIT or EHS registration during employment. In order to be eligible or considered to perform lead hazard inspections and assessments, must have Ohio Lead Based Paint Inspector and Lead Based Paint Risk Assessor certifications. Valid State of Ohio Driver’s License required. Must own or have access to a properly insured vehicle (mileage will be reimbursed). Must be able to lift and carry 30 pounds.