Environmental health specialist Jobs in Winston-Salem, NC

Salary : $25.10 - $28.87 Hourly

Location : Winston-Salem, NC

Job Type : Part-time No Benefits

Job Number : 07849

Department : Public Health

Division : Community Health Services

Opening Date : 12 / 16 / 2024

Closing Date : Continuous

General Statement of Duties

The Forsyth County Department of Public Health has an opening for Part-Time Environmental Health Specialists in the Water and Wastewater Section.

This position evaluates and permits as required for the following : soil site evaluations, inspects final septic system installations, evaluates failing septic systems, inspects new well construction and abandonments, collects water samples from new and existing wells, conducts operation and maintenance inspections of existing septic systems, and may assist the Vector Control Program as needed.

Distinguishing Features

The ideal candidates will possess the following knowledge, skills, and abilities :

• Working knowledge of the design of onsite waste water treatment systems, communicable diseases, swimming pools, vector control, protection of water supplies, solid waste management, and institutional sanitation;
• Working knowledge of inspection methods and investigation techniques as applied in environmental health;
• Working knowledge of environmental health laws, rules, and procedures as well as a complete understanding of the concepts of public health law;
• Ability to analyze and comprehend a wide variety of technical and administrative regulations, records, and reports;
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with other employees and the public;
• 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 knowledge and techniques in the investigation of environmental health problems;
• Ability to exercise sound judgment and deal tactfully with a wide range of public contacts while enforcing public health laws and regulations;

Ability to communicate with the public effectively and to speak to large groups of people in an educational setting.

Minimum Education and Experience

Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 30 semester hours in the physical or biological sciences and two years of experience in the field of environmental health.

Authorized as an Environmental Health Specialist (Sanitarian) by the NC State Board of Sanitarian Examiners. Authorization must be current.

Must have authorizations in OSWW and Wells and be in good standing with the REHS Board.

Must have a valid NC driver's license.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Essential duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to :

Reviews plans, engineering data, and site selection criteria for package plants and sand filters; and, issues / revokes permits.

Enforces regulations governing mobile home courts through inspections, compliance checks and surveys; and, issues / re?issues / revokes operating permits.

Performs soil / site evaluations to determine suitability for the installation of a ground absorption.

Designs large and alternative sewage disposal systems.

Investigates complaints from the public; may initiate corrective and / or legal action.

Prepares and maintains related records and reports.

Provides information to the public and provides training to clients regarding policies and regulations governing the issuance of permits.

Samples and evaluates private water supplies, and advises the well owner on test results.

Meets with septic tank contractors before the installation of new systems and issues permits with direction for proper construction, and makes the final inspection.

Performs related duties as needed.

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The following supplemental questions may be used as a scored evaluation of your knowledge, skills and experience. Be certain that the choices you make correspond to the information you have provided on your application. Please be as honest and accurate as possible. You may be asked to demonstrate your knowledge and skills in a work sample or during a hiring interview.By completing this supplemental evaluation you are attesting that the information you have provided is accurate. Any information you provide may be reviewed by the hiring manager. Any misstatements or falsification of information may eliminate you from consideration or may result in dismissal. "See resume" is not an acceptable answer to the questions.

Do you have a Bachelors degree in Environmental Health from a program accredited by the National Accreditation Council for Environmental Health Curricula of the National Environmental Health Association and at least one year of experience in the field of envirnomental health?

Did you graduate from a four-year college with a minimum of 30 semester hours of course work in the physical or biological sciences?

If you answered yes to the previous question, Please provide a list of all eligible science classes and the related credit hours earned. A list of eligible courses that meet the requirement is available on the NC State Board of Registered Environmental Health Specialist Examiners. http : / / ncrehs.com / intern-application. If you answered no to the previous question, enter N / A.

Are you registered as an Environmental Health Specialist with the National Environmental Health Association?

If you answered yes to the previous question, what is your registration number?

Please list the environmental health authorizations that you currently hold? If you do not currently hold any environmental health authorizations, enter N / A.

Do you have a valid North Carolina driver's license or can you obtain one within 60 days of employment?

Can you lift 50-100 lbs occasionally, 25-50 lbs. frequently, or up to 10-20 lbs. constantly.

To be considered for this position you must attach a copy of your college transcripts to this application. If you do not attach your college transcripts to this application, the Hiring Manager(s) will not be able to consider you for hire.

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