Environmental Health Specialist I

Full Job Description

Requirements

Under close supervision, performs professional environmental inspections/investigations/plan reviews of the mandated and/or delegated environmental health and/or environmental protection programs to ensure compliance with Federal, State, and local laws and regulations.

Examples of Duties

• Learns to review permit applications and plans for new construction and renovations of buildings for compliance with regulations pertaining to private wells water supplies, onsite sewage disposal systems, asbestos, and solid waste management.
• Learns to conduct field inspections for onsite sewage disposal systems, wells, and solid waste processing facilities for compliance with county and state regulations.
• Learns to inspect solid and liquid waste collection vehicles for compliance with county and state regulations

Examples of Other Duties

• Learns to complete detailed reports of all inspections/investigations in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and regulations.
• Learns to appropriately communicate and consult with members of the public and internal and external agencies as required.
• Performs other related duties are required.

(NOTE: The duties and responsibilities listed above are for the purpose of determining a common set of minimum qualifications for all positions in this class. They may not include all of the essential job functions of each position in the class. Each position may not be required to perform all of the essential job functions listed.

Qualifications

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in one of the physical, environmental health or biological sciences, engineering, or agriculture, or registration as a licensed Environmental Health Specialist in the State of Maryland.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (Entry Level)
Knowledge of the physical, biological, and environmental health sciences. Knowledge of epidemiology. Basic knowledge of natural resources and environmental protection principles. Basic knowledge of inspection procedures. Basic computer and software skills.

Ability to enforce codes and regulations. Ability to conduct field investigations. Ability to operate sampling and/or monitoring equipment. Ability to resolve problems. Ability to deal tactfully with the public. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

Licenses and Certificates
Possession of a valid license to legally operate any class of vehicle or equipment necessary to perform the duties of the position is required at the time of appointment.

Current registration as a licensed Environmental Health Specialist in the State of Maryland or possession of a Certificate of Eligibility for such registration is required at the time of application.

Current registration as a Professional Environmental Health Specialist in the State of Maryland is required at the time of application.

Proof of Licenses, Certifications and EducationApplicants are required to submit proof of licenses, certifications and education beyond high school to meet the required and preferred qualifications of the position.

Diplomas or transcripts must show the applicant's major field of study. Copies and unofficial transcripts are acceptable.

Proof of licenses, certifications, and/or education must be submitted with each application by the closing date of the job posting.

Proof of Degree Equivalency
Applicants who have obtained a degree from outside the United States of America are required to submit degree equivalence documentation from World Education Services, Inc. (www.WES.org).

Mail or deliver documents to:
ATTN: Environmental Health Specialist I
Office of Human Resources
Baltimore County Government
308 Allegheny Ave.
Towson, MD 21204

You MUST attach your transcript(s) and/or License(s) to your application.

EXAMINATION PROCEDUREQualified applicants will be assigned a rating based on an evaluation of their training and experience as submitted on their applications and supplemental questions.

Applications should state clearly and completely for evaluation purposes the dates, duties, and responsibilities of past and present experience.

Additional Information

Employees must maintain required licenses and certifications throughout the course of employment.

Physical and Environmental Conditions
The work of these positions requires some physical activity such as walking, bending, stooping and carrying of moderately heavy objects. Field investigations may involve exposure to inclement weather.

Medical Examination and Employment Background Investigation
Applicants selected for employment with Baltimore County must successfully complete a physical examination, drug screening and employment investigation, including, but not limited to criminal background, education certification and fingerprinting checks.