ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH SPECIALIST IN TRAINING at Public Health Dayton & Montgomery

Grade/Salary Range: B23($22.88 - $27.82/hourly)/B24($24.57 - $29.86/hourly)/B25($26.60 - $32.32)                 
* salary commensurate with experience 

Position Summary:
Under the direction of an Environmental Health Supervisor, the Environmental Health Specialist in Training (EHSIT) or Registered Environmental Health Specialist (REHS) is responsible for the implementation of environmental health programs.  Conducts inspections and investigations to ensure businesses and residents are operating in compliance with state regulations, and in a manner that protects the public’s health and the environment.

Responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Conducts inspections of food operations, public swimming pools, schools, transient accommodations, smoke free workplace programs, and other public or semi-public facilities; Prepares reports which determine compliance with state and local codes and regulations 
• Conducts field tests and/or collects various samples as assigned
• Conducts complaint inspections for program operations; Investigates complaints concerning foodborne illness as needed 
• Maintains accurate files, data processing and other office records; May assist in preparation of legal or administrative documents
• Works with various state, county, and municipal governments and community groups to promote improved environmental health practices; Conducts educational presentations, including Person in Charge Food Safety Training
   

Minimum Qualifications: 

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Environmental Health or degree in the Physical, Natural, or Biological Sciences 
• EHSIT/B23: Meet all educational requirements set forth by ORC 3776 and OAC 4736 and required to obtain REHS I status within five years. 
• REHS I/B24: Passing the REHS exam and one year experience as an EHSIT, if having an accredited Environmental Health Bachelor’s Degree with internship; or a Master’s Degree;  or two to five years’ experience as an EHSIT. 
• REHS II/B25: Five years’ experience as a REHS I.
• Understands and acknowledges that Public Health - Dayton & Montgomery County uses evidence-based and evidence-informed public health practices based on scientific research including health promotion theory and practice, environmental health measures, and communicable disease control measures including vaccination, isolation, and quarantine practices, and medicine for treatment and prevention of disease, among others.
• Understands and acknowledges the use of tobacco or nicotine products in any form including replacement therapy products and prescription medications used to treat smoking addiction for anyone hired after January 1, 2014, is prohibited
• Required to play an active role during a public health emergency, crisis, outbreak, incident, or event in which the Health Commissioner deems additional personnel resources are warranted.  This may include changes in responsibilities and working locations/hours
• Completion of Incident Command System 100 and National Incident Management System 700 courses within 90 days of hire
• Valid State of Ohio driver’s license and insurance on any personal vehicle that will be used for work

Preferred Qualifications:

• Current EHSIT, REHS I/II, or a Graduate Degree in Environmental Health or Public Health

PHDMC provides a quality, affordable and competitive benefits package to employees, including the following:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• Vacation, Sick, Personal Leave, and Paid holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Membership with Ohio Public Employees Retirement Systems (OPERS)
• Eligibility to contribute to a Deferred Compensation Program

Grant Funded: No

Closing Date to Apply:  October 10, 2024, or until filled

Position is subject to a criminal background check

Applicants who declare use of nicotine/tobacco in any form including replacement therapy products and prescription medications used to treat smoking addiction on the PHDMC Application for Employment or addendum thereto, shall not be considered for employment.

Applicants who do not support and promote Public Health evidence-based and evidence-informed public health practices shall not be considered for employment.

PUBLIC HEALTH- DAYTON & MONTGOMERY COUNTY (PHDMC) IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AND DOES NOT DISCRIMINATE ON THE BASIS OR RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, SEX, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, GENDER IDENTITY OR EXPRESSION, AGE, NATIONAL ORIGIN, DISABILITY, MILITARY STATUS, VETERAN STATUS, GENETIC TESTING, OR OTHER UNLAWFUL BIAS EXCEPT WHEN SUCH A FACTOR CONSTITUTES A BONA FIDE OCCUPATIONAL QUALIFICATION (“BFOQ”).