Overview
ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH SPECIALIST
Position # 693513
Salary Range: $56,614-$89,480
Purpose of Position: To enforce State Laws and Rules in relation to on-site sewage disposal for residences, places of business, and places of public assembly, including industrial process waste water. Locate proposed individual water supplies when needed in order to assure proper separation from ground absorption systems and compliance with State Rules where applicable.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Thorough knowledge of environmental health procedures, policies, statutes, and rules, as well as job-specific program areas. Considerable knowledge of public health law, microbiology, biology, chemistry, food science, epidemiology, soil science, and basic engineering technology as applied to environmental health practices. Working knowledge of the responsibilities of other agencies involved in environmental health work. Working knowledge of the interrelationship between socio-economic factors and environmental health concerns. Working knowledge of inspection methods and investigation techniques as applied in environmental health. Ability to analyze and comprehend a wide variety of technical and administrative regulations, records, and reports. Ability to exercise sound judgement and deal tactfully with a wide range of public contacts while enforcing public health laws and regulations. Ability to educate business and property owners and the consuming public in matters related to protecting and promoting public health. Ability to present formal environmental health training programs. Ability to develop and express ideas and opinions concisely, comprehensively, and clearly in oral and written form. Ability to independently plan and schedule work activities. Ability to apply environmental health standards, guidelines, statutes, rules, knowledge, and techniques in the investigation of environmental health problems.
Minimum Education and Experience: Bachelor’s degree or postgraduate degree from a program that is accredited by the National Environmental Health Science and Protection Accreditation Council (EHAC); or, Bachelor’s degree or postgraduate degree in public health and one year of experience in the field of environmental health practice; or Bachelor’s degree or postgraduate degree with a minimum of 30 semester hours or 45 quarter hours in the physical, biological, natural, life, or health sciences and one year of experience in the field of environmental health practice. License or Certification Required – Must be eligible to meet the requirements for registration or license as an Environmental Health Specialist as outlined in Article 4, Chapter 90A of the NC General Statutes. Administering the Trainee Appointment- Appointee must be eligible for registration and apply for registration as an Environmental Health Specialist Intern within 60 days of employment. Employee may remain registered as an Environmental Health Specialist Intern until registration as an Environmental Health Specialist or up to two years, whichever comes first. Must have a valid North Carolina Driver’s License and proof of measles, mumps, rubella, and varicella immunity.
Posting Date: 10/24/2024
Closing Date: 11/08/2024
About Pitt County Public Health Department
OUR COMMUNITY
Pitt County is located in the central portion of the Coastal Plan approximately 90 miles east of Raleigh NC with a population of 180,742. The City of Greenville, home to East Carolina University, is the county seat.
Pitt County’s mission is to enhance the health, safety, and well-being of our community by advocating for and providing quality services in a friendly and cost-effective manner.
Our purpose is public service and we adhere to the following values:
· Encourage honesty and behavior that is consistent with our mission
· Recognize and promote competence, excellence, and open communication
· Support each other in working toward our goals
· Maintain an open government that is a good steward of public resources
· Support decision making that is deliberate, conscientious, and based on fact
Through our vision, we strive to be, “A Leader in the State, Best in the East”.
Please apply to join our diverse and talented team, dedicated to excellence in public service, making a difference in eastern North Carolina!
To apply and review other available employment opportunities visit the Pitt County Government website at: www.pittcountync.gov.
Pitt County is an Equal Opportunity Employer
