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Job Opening: Registered Environmental Health Specialist / Registered Environmental Health Specialist in Training

 

The Highland County Health Department is accepting applications for a Registered Environmental Health Specialist (REHS) or Registered Environmental Health Specialist in Training (REHSIT).

 

Applicants must possess one of the following:

  • A current certificate of registration as a Registered Environmental Health Specialist (REHS) issued by the Ohio State Board of Sanitarian Registration, or

  • A current certificate as a Registered Environmental Health Specialist in Training (REHSIT), or

  • The ability to obtain REHSIT status immediately after hire.

 

REHSIT Eligibility Requirements:
REHSIT status requires a completed bachelor’s degree that includes at least 30 semester credit hours (or 45 quarter hours) of college-level science coursework. Employees hired as REHSIT must obtain full REHS certification within three (3) years of hire.

 

Pay Range:

REHSIT - $19.00 to $22.00 hourly, pay is commensurate with education and experience. 

REHS – $22.00 to $28.00 hourly, pay is commensurate with education and experience. 

 

Work Schedule: 

Full-time, Non-exempt (38 hours per week /76 hours per pay), 4-day work week, flexible scheduling

 

Benefits:
Public Employees Retirement System (PERS), paid holidays; paid vacation (based on time in public service); paid sick leave; paid personal leave; health insurance; dental insurance, life insurance

 

Job Duties:

The Health Department is looking for a motivated and enthusiastic person to work in our Environmental Health Division.  This position will work under the supervision of the Environmental Health Director, and will work to support the various environmental health programs in place at the health department.  Job duties will include:

 

  • Design and inspect household sewage systems for proper operation and maintenance

  • Investigate public health nuisances

  • Inspect food facilities for safe practices and operation

  • Generate and submit reports and inspection documents using a computer, GIS software, cloud-based inspection software, and other programs

  • Support other environmental health division programs as needed

  • Perform other duties as assigned

 

Minimum Qualifications:

 

  • Eligible for REHSIT / REHS status in Ohio – Completed a 4-year degree with at least 45 quarter units or 30 semester units of science courses

  • Be able to lift 50 lbs.

  • Must have a valid Ohio driver’s license, vehicle insurance, and reliable daily transportation

  • Willing to work outdoors in various weather conditions

  • Possess excellent computer and technology skills

 

Applicants will be selected for interviews based on qualifications.  Successful applicants, upon a conditional job offer, must complete a criminal background check and driving record check.

 

Send Resume to: 

Connie Page, Highland County Health Department, cpage@highlandcountyhealth.org

 

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled, with interviews beginning February 18.

 

Highland County Health Department is an Equal Opportunity Employer.