What are the responsibilities and job description for the Registered Environmental Health Specialist position at Marion Public Health?
Safeguard the spaces where people live, work, and gather.
Public health starts with a safe environment, and your work will help make that possible every day. As an Environmental Health Specialist, you’ll apply science, policy, and practical expertise to mitigate and prevent environmental health hazards.
Self-directed and field-based, this role puts you on the front lines of public health—fostering a safer, healthier community for all.
As an Environmental Health Specialist, you will:
- Conduct environmental health inspections and enforcement actions
- Ensure program compliance with health and safety regulations
- Collect and analyze samples for testing and maintain documentation
- Provide technical assistance and education to staff and regulated entities
- Investigate public complaints and provide environmental health emergency response
- Collaborate with departmental and community partners
This role requires a bachelor’s degree in environmental health, sciences, or engineering, with 30 credit hours in natural and applied science, or an associate’s degree in environmental health (or a related field) plus at least two years of relevant experience. Candidates with at least three years of experience as an environmental health sanitarian are preferred. Must be a Registered Sanitarian (RS), Registered Environmental Health Specialist (REHS), REHS-in-training, or REHS-in-training eligible. Candidates not yet registered may be hired as In Training at a lower salary grade. Must also possess a valid driver’s license and insurance. Additional certifications, such as CPO or CFSM, are a plus.
Ideal candidates will have strong knowledge of environmental health principles, public health laws, and the ability to enforce regulations tactfully. Excellent communication, investigative, and problem-solving skills are essential, as is the ability to work autonomously with minimal supervision.
What benefits come with community-focused work?
Marion Public Health offers competitive benefits, professional development opportunities, and purpose-driven workdays. We offer:
· Excellent benefits
· Paid Holidays
· Personal Days
· Paid Sick Leave
· Credentials and Membership Paid
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $20.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Education:
- Bachelor's (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $20