OSWW/Wells Program Specialist - Environmental Health

Benefits: The benefits package includes excellent employer paid health insurance with low out of pocket cost, retirement pension (NC Local Government Retirement System), 401(k) with match, dental, vision, life, disability, paid vacation, paid sick, 13 paid holidays, floating holiday, new hires start out with two vacation and sick days and begin accruing immediately, paid parental leave, paid volunteer hours, employee assistance program, tuition reimbursement, longevity pay, wellness allowance and more. (Benefits differ for part time employees). Prior local and state government years of service count toward calculating vacation accrual rate! 

CHA is seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented OSWW/Wells Program Specialist to join our team. This role involves performing site evaluations to determine compliance with criteria for permitting onsite wastewater disposal systems and/or private drinking water wells. The Specialist will also engage in surveillance, enforcement and public education related to health and sanitary programs. 

Primary Responsibilities: 

• Collect monthly activity codes from staff on a monthly basis for submission to the Assistant Director/OSWW Supervisor
• Identify inefficiencies within the program and bring those topics to the Assistant Director/OSWW Supervisor for discussion and planning for solutions 
• Work with Assistant Director/OSWW Supervisor in enforcing State QA program through Accela and in file review and field assessments
• Evaluates land to determine suitability for installation of on-site ground absorption wastewater systems in accordance with 15A NCAC 18E
• Evaluate sites for placement of private drinking water wells
• Monitors the workload of the program and take strategic action when a three-week back log is exceeded
• Assist Assistant Director/OSWW Supervisor with health reviews and subdivision reviews on Accela

Education/Experience: Must have Registered Environmental Health Specialist credential. Must have OSWW/Wells authorizations and at least 7 years of experience in OSWW and Wells 

License: Must maintain registration as a Registered Environmental Health Specialist by the North Carolina Board of Registered Environmental Health Examiners. Must maintain a valid N.C. driver's license.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: 

• Must be proficient in both written and oral communications
• A high level of organization to relay technical concepts
• Skill in writing investigative or narrative reports
• Skill in obtaining cooperation from public and private sector personnel
• Skill in using resource materials and libraries
• Skill in creating, maintaining, and using files and public records
• Knowledge of environmental investigations and regulation development
• Skill in gaining voluntary compliance with regulations 
• Commitment to Environmental Health field and profession

Our Mission

To improve individual and community health through services, education, and collaborative action.

Our Vision

We envision a thriving community where people make healthy choices in healthy environments.

CHA does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of its activities or operations. These activities include, but are not limited to, hiring and firing of staff, selection of volunteers and vendors, and provision of services. We are committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all members of our staff, clients, volunteers, subcontractors, vendors, and clients.