Position: Registered Environmental Health Specialist or Environmental Health Specialist in Training (Sewage & Water Program)
Employment Status: Non-Exempt, Full Time (40 hrs./wk.)
Wage: Hourly, commensurate with qualifications and experience.
The Medina County Health Department, a nationally accredited health department, has a full-time career opportunity for a Registered Environmental Health Specialist or Registered Environmental Health Specialist -in-Training in our Sewage and Water Program. The position involves extensive on-the-job training and facets of biology, microbiology, chemistry, geology, earth science, environmental law, teaching/instruction, and public relations.
General Qualifications (including but not limited to):
Candidate must have a minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree with at least 45 quarter units or 30 semester units of coursework in environmental health, environmental health sciences, or in the physical, chemical, or biological sciences. Must be an Ohio Registered Sanitarian or Ohio Registered Sanitarian-in-Training eligible. Excellent oral, written, and analytical skills along with a proficiency using MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access) required. GIS experience a plus.
Essential Functions of the Position (include but are not limited to):
• Conducting on-site inspections for the operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of new and existing sewage and water systems to ensure they meet required health standards.
• Conducting operation and maintenance inspections regarding House Bill 110 (semi-public commercial) sewage treatment systems.
• Evaluating soil reports for suitability for on-site wastewater disposal, conducting real estate evaluations, analyzing subdivision plans, lot evaluations, etc.
• Educating and consulting with public officials, the public, owners, and operators on public health issues related to sewage and water systems.
• Enforcing compliance with state sewage and water regulations.
• Investigating sewage and water public health nuisances.
• Writing concise reports and correspondence.
• Maintaining detailed records and data
Other Functions
• Inspections and work activities in all other environmental health programs (food safety, schools, pools, general nuisances, tattoos, mosquito control, solid waste, etc.) as assigned by the Director.
How to Apply:
Interested applicants will apply by completing the Medina County Health Department Employment Application located on our website at www.medinahealth.org . Print out the application, complete it and send it along with a current resume with cover letter to: Human Resources, Medina County Health Department, 4800 Ledgewood Drive, Medina, Ohio 44256; or fax to (330) 723-9659; or e-mail to hr@medinahealth.org . EOE
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