Environmental Health Specialist - Food, Lodging and Institutions (10191)

About the role

The primary purpose of this position is the promotion of public health through education, surveillance, consultation, inspection and enforcement of environmental health laws and regulations. Work including inspection of food, lodging, institutional and other related facilities as mandated by the state.

Responsibilities

• Conduct evaluations and inspections for restaurants, food stands, meat markets, school lunchrooms, swimming pools, hospitals, nursing and rest homes, day care facilities, residential care facilities, lodging establishments, jails, bed and breakfast facilities, school buildings, drink stands, carnivals, seafood markets and vehicles, and tattoo parlors.
• Perform food sampling.
• Conduct communicable disease investigations.
• Issue, suspend, or revoke permits.
• Generate required records, reports, and correspondence.
• Complete additional assignments or projects as assigned by the supervisor.
• Attend training classes and/or seminars to further expand knowledge and meet the criteria to maintain certification as a Registered Environmental Health Specialist in the State of North Carolina.
• Receive general requests from management and the public for instructions and determination in carrying out state guidelines and regulations.
• Conduct educational and training sessions for food service personnel and personnel of related facilities.
• Respond to complaints and secure compliance.
• Collect water samples for chemical and bacteriological analysis of public and private supplies.
• Enforce compliance of well construction with applicable state or county guidelines.
• In the event of a disaster, assist as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or postgraduate degree from a program accredited by the National Environmental Health Science and Protection Accreditation Council (EHAC).
• Bachelor's degree or postgraduate degree in public health with one year of experience in environmental health practice.
• Bachelor'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 environmental health practice.
• Educational transcripts must be provided.
• Must be eligible for registration and apply for registration as an Environmental Health Specialist Intern within 60 days of employment.
• May remain registered as an Environmental Health Specialist Intern until registration as an Environmental Health Specialist or up to two years, whichever comes first.
• Must be eligible to meet the requirements for registration or license as an Environmental Health Specialist as outlined in Article 4, Chapter 90A of the NC General Statutes.
• Valid North Carolina Driver's License.
• Subject to SBI criminal history record check prior to hire (per G.S. 153A-94.2(b)).

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Thorough working knowledge of environmental health rules, laws, and concepts.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment and deal tactfully with clients while enforcing public health laws and regulations.

Physical Requirements

• Lifting and moving equipment.
• Crawling, kneeling, stooping, and reaching.
• Climbing ladders and/or stairs.
• Performing any other activities needed to perform a complete inspection of a given facility.