REGISTERED ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH (EH) SPECIALIST I or REGISTERED EH SPECIALIST-IN-TRAINING

The Morrow County Health District is seeking a Registered Environmental Health (EH) Specialist I or a Registered EH Specialist-In-Training for the agency’s Environmental Health Division.  Under direction, this person will perform environmental health services to ensure compliance with applicable national, state, and local environmental health standards.  Duties may include, but are not limited to:

EH Specialist I or EH Specialist-In-Training Essential Functions: Inspection, investigation, and consultation in the body art, campground, food protection, household sewage treatment, nuisance, private water, public swimming pool, school, and solid waste programs, to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations. Participates in public health emergency responses as needed.

Qualifications for EH Specialist I (EHS) or EH Specialist-In-Training (EHSIT):  A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree including at least 45 quarter units or 30 semester units of approved sciences is required, and application to Ohio Department of Health for EHS or EHSIT credentials. Proof of current Ohio registration as EHS or EHSIT required prior to beginning employment.   

All applicants must: 

• Have skills in the use of computers and computer software, e.g. Microsoft Office, email, and internet search engines; 
• Have a valid Ohio driver’s license, auto liability insurance, own dependable vehicle, and ability to maintain insurability under the department’s vehicle insurance policy; and 
• Successfully pass a criminal background check. 

Salary: This is non-exempt position, Monday through Friday, which may be full-time (38 hours). Salary starts at $20.00/hr for an EH Specialist-In-Training and $21.50/hr for an EH Specialist.  Actual starting pay will be based on experience and qualifications. 

Benefits:

• Paid personal, sick and vacation leave, and paid holidays;
• Ohio Public Employees Retirement;
• Health, vision, and dental insurance;
• Public service loan forgiveness; and 
• Tuition reimbursement.

To Apply: Interested applicants should submit their resume and MCHD application via the Morrow County Health District website (morrowcountyhealth.org) under About Us.

Deadline to Apply: Posting will remain open until position is filled. 

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