Environmental Health Specialist-Job# 1096-1

Job Opportunity Announcement
Job Title: ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH SPECIALIST (On-Site) Job #1096-1 Application Dates: Open Until Filled Salary Range/Pay Rate: $63,200—$69,500 (commensurate with experience). Excellent benefits package available.
The County is currently accepting applications for the position of Environmental Health Specialist (On-Site). This position promotes public health through education, surveillance, consultation, inspection, and enforcement of State, Local, and Federal environmental health laws and regulations; including but not limited to: performing soil and site evaluations using hand augers or soil evaluation pits; inspecting existing septic installations to comply with State and County regulations for reuse or setbacks; analyzing efficiency of existing installations; inspecting new installations for proper compliance with State and County regulations; recommends approval or disapproval of existing, potential, or newly installed septic tanks in complying with State and County regulations; providing technical support and guidance to customers, septic installers, private sector consultants and home builders; reviewing private sector design proposals for completeness as required; and investigating complaints relating to septic systems, wells, and any other related complaints.
About Us
Located in the heart of North Carolina’s Piedmont, Rowan County is attractively and conveniently nestled between the state’s largest city and its Capitol. Rowan County is made up of more than 20 departments and nearly 1,250 employees that are committed to providing a wealth of services to County residents and businesses.
Minimum Qualifications & Requirements
Postgraduate Degree or Bachelor's Degree from a National Environmental Health Science and Protection Accreditation Council (EHAC) accredited program; or a Public Health Bachelor’s or Postgraduate Degree and have one or more years of experience in the field of environmental health practice; or a Bachelor's Degree or a Postgraduate Degree with a minimum of 30 semester hours or its equivalent 45 quarter hours of course work in the physical, biological, natural, life or health sciences and have one or more years of experience in the field of environmental health practice; or have previous qualifying REHS experience in or outside of North Carolina, Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) or Military Spouse with a minimum of 30 semester hours or its equivalent 45 quarter hours in physical, biological, natural, life or health sciences; Must be a registered Environmental Health Specialist or have approval for registration as an Environmental Health Specialist by the North Carolina Board of Environmental Health Specialist Examiners prior to employment; and a valid drivers license is required. .
Application
Apply online at www.rowancountync.gov/jobs.
Individuals with disabilities may request application accommodations by calling HR at 704-216-8100. The County administers pre-employment drug tests and criminal background checks for all positions. Some positions may require a physical exam, credit check, and/or a driving history check depending upon the position. Rowan County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.