Salary : Depends on Qualifications
Location : NC 28712, NC
Job Type : Full-Time
Job Number : 00415
Department : Public Health
Division : ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH
Opening Date : 10 / 31 / 2025
Closing Date : 11 / 21 / 2025 5 : 00 PM Eastern
FLSA : Non-Exempt
About
Transylvania County Public Health is looking for an Environmental Health Specialist to join the team! This is professional environmental health work in the promotion of public health through education, surveillance, consultation, inspection, and enforcement of state, local, and federal environmental health laws, and regulations. Employees may have responsibilities in a variety of different environmental health program areas, or with the majority of time spent in a single program area with other public health responsibilities. Employees typically consult with Environmental Health Program Specialists, Environmental Health Program Coordinators, or Environmental Health Supervisors on more complex issues.
Essential Functions
- Primary focus dedicated to performing activities throughout the county regarding all on-site wastewater and private drinking wells for proper permitting and installation under State regulations.
- Public pool inspection work will also be required of this position.
- Enforce statutes and rules.
- Frequent contact with local and state officials, contractors, developers, attorneys, realtors, surveyors, the public, property owners, owners, and managers of a variety of businesses and institutions, and local interest groups.
- Explain, interpret, and justify various laws and rules.
- Will be tasked to carry out various local and State regulations to protect Public Health when required.
Physical Demand
This position involves moderate physical activity. Working conditions are typical of those encountered in most indoor / outdoor activities with the additional considerations of exposure to inclement weather, difficult terrain, or filth. Employees may have contact with antagonistic and / or uncooperative members of the general public, and decisions rendered in some cases result in considerable emotional stress.
Work Environment
Employees may be exposed to emotional stress, insects, animals, moving machinery, hot grease, sharp objects, inclement weather, slippery floors, traffic, communicable diseases, or other environmental hazards. Hazards- Employees may be exposed to emotional stress, insects, animals, moving machinery, hot grease, sharp objects, inclement weather, slippery floors, traffic, communicable diseases, or other environmental hazards.
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 problemsEducation and Experience
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); orBachelor's degree or postgraduate degree in public health and one year of experience in the field of environmental health practice; orBachelor'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 practiceRequired Licenses or Certifications :
Driver's License valid in the State of North Carolina. Registered as a Sanitarian by the N.C. State Board of Sanitarian Examiners.
Must be eligible to meet the requirements for registration or license as an Environmental Health Specialist
Additional Requirements :
Offer of employment is contingent on passing background check and drug screening. Issued by Human Resources department.
Medical Insurance
$50 per month premium paid by the employee / county pay remaining portionEmployee can cover children / spouse / family at their own cost for medical coverage $77.56 / $265.92 / $426.28 per month. In addition to the $50 per month for the employee.Employees may qualify for a $50 per month discount. Beginning in 2016, employees must participate in the employee health screening including a base line physical and meet 2 of the 4 accountability standards set forth by the Board of Commissioners to receive the discount.Waist circumference abdomen cirBlood PressureCholesterol RatioHemoglobin A1cPremiums may be pre-taxed which is a savings to your taxes, but if you pre-tax premiums you can't take the costs off of your taxes.Blue Options PPO / Administered by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North CarolinaEmployee has choice of 2 Health Plans.Plan 1 - Co-Pay Plan for In-Network- $40 Copays for Primary Care Visit, $80 Specialist Visit, Urgent Care and RX. All other services apply to $1,500 deductible, then 80 / 20 co-insurance up to $2,000 out-of-pocket maximum. See Plan 1 document for more detailed information.Plan 2 - Deductible Plan for In-Network except $25 co-pay for Primary Care Visit and RX. All other services apply to $1,000 deductible, then 80 / 20 co-insurance up to $2,000 out-of-pocket maximum. See Plan 2 document for more detailed information.Routine eye examinations only are covered annually for a BCBSNC network provider.Prescription Drugs - 4 Tiers - $5 generic / $45 preferred / $60.00 non preferred / 4th Tier is 25% up to a max of $100.00. / Mail order is available @ 2.5 co-pays for a 90 day supply. 90 day supply at pharmacy.Verify network participation, RX tiers, and obtain information at www.bcbsnc.com.Self Funded Health Insurance Plan - Deductible of $75,000.Dental Insurance - Can choose different level of coverage than Medical
Administered by AmeritasEmployee is covered under the dental coverage at no cost. An employee can cover children / spouse / family for $57.26 / $22.52 / $72.38 per month, respectively.No Network of Dentists, may choose any providerProvides 2 routine cleanings and exams with no deductibleFor other services a $50 plan year deductible80% for root canals, fillings - 50% for crowns, bridgework, dentures$1000 maximum for braces / $1000 maximum per covered individual per year which includes preventative care costsObtain information & replacement cards at www.ameritasgroup.com.Term Life Insurance - Provided for the Employee - Dearborn National
$10,000 Life and $10,000 Accidental DeathEmployee may purchase additional amounts. Up to $100,000 Guaranteed Issue for employee;$20,000 for spouse and $10,000 or $5,000 for children (at original eligibility). Otherwise late enrollees are subject to Underwriting guidelines.Supplemental Insurance Products -
Mark III Brokerage assists the county to provide a full-array of supplemental products such as Health and Dependent Care FSA accounts, Cancer Policy, Short-term and Long-term Disability, Term Life, Universal Life, Accident or Illness Policy, Hospital Indemnity, and a Vision Plan. The Supplemental Products are available during original employment or open enrollment in May / June of each year to employees at group rates and premiums are paid through payroll deduction. Policies will be effective on July 1.
If you are interested in knowing more about these benefits view the following website for details. or a link is available on the county Intranet. Then sign up during your original enrollment window by contacting Human Resources. Some of the products qualify as pre-tax benefits. Website for information is :
Electronic Payroll Deposit -
County Employees are paid bi-weekly, 26 times per year. We deposit your payroll check. Deposits are available to all banks and credit unions. Deposits are made, so you can have access to your funds by Friday morning (payday). You can divide your payroll into two accounts, one you must specify the amount to go into and the second account would receive the balance.
Retirement -
NC Local Government Employees Retirement System - All full-time employees contribute 6% of their gross earnings and the County matches the contribution. Employees are vested in the program after 5 years of service. Transferable within the state system. The website for more information is :
401K - Empower Retirement - 2% Employer Contribution, Voluntary Contributions, Rollovers, etc. (Info Available). The website is :
457 - Nationwide Retirement Solutions - After 5 years of full-time service the County will provide a contribution of $57.69 per payroll / $1500 per year for employees. At 5 years of service, eligible employees must complete an enrollment form. The website is
Credit Union -
County Employees may be a member in the NC Local Government Employees Credit Union which is affiliated with the State Employees Credit Union. Local office is in Pisgah Forest. Payroll deduction and drafts are available. The website is
Paid Holidays - (12)
New Year's Day, Martin Luther King's Birthday, Easter Friday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving Day and the Day after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve Day, Christmas Day and the day after Christmas.
Paid Vacation / Annual Leave -
1-2 years = 10 days; 3-5 years = 12 days, 5-10 years = 15 days, 10-15 years = 18 days, 15-20 years = 20 days; 20 + years = 24 days. Vacation is accrued bi-weekly, therefore you receive 1 / 26th each payroll.You may accrue vacation and carry over up to 30 days. Thereafter, at the end of the calendar year, if you have more than the 30 days, the excess converts to sick leave.You may cash in up to one week of vacation annually, in lieu of time away from work.In extreme situations employees may request to transfer vacation leave to other employees. Requests must be in writing to the County Manager and must be approved in advance.Vacation should be scheduled in advance as requested by your supervisor. Complete proper leave sheets.If you have prior active service in the NC Retirement System, Transylvania County will give you credit for those years of service toward accrual of vacation / annual leave.Paid Sick Leave -
Paid sick leave is always equivalent to 12 days per year. It is accrued bi-weekly. Employees accrue 1 / 26th of the annual amount per payroll.You may accrue sick leave with no maximum accrual. At retirement for every 20 days of accrued sick leave you will get one additional month of service time.Sick leave may be used for doctor's appointments, personal illness or the illness of an immediate family member.If you have prior active service in the NC Retirement System, Transylvania County will transfer in your sick leave balance from your most recent employer.Wellness Center - Phone Number (828)884-3115
The Wellness Center is open M-W-F 8am -12pm and 1pm to 4pm and T-TH 8am-12pm.The Wellness Center is a partnership between Transylvania County and the City of Brevard.County Employees may use the Wellness Center for all services at no cost.Dependents over the age of 7 who are on your Medical plan may also use the Wellness Center.Appointments are encouraged to help minimize any wait and to make the Center Services flow easier.Time away from your work location to visit the Wellness Center is not changed to leave.Services include : Routine bloodwork monitoring, allergy injections, monitoring chronic illnesses, manage and authorize prescriptions, coordinate referrals, school physicals and testing for flu, mono and strep.