What are the responsibilities and job description for the Environmental Health Specialist position at Pender County Government?
Work as a Registered Environmental Health Specialist in On-Site Waste Water Section and the Well Section. Also, complaint investigations.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
80% - On-site Wastewater Section
Make on-site evaluations to determine the location for on-site wastewater systems. Assure compliance with state laws, rules and regulations related to on-site wastewater. Accurately, timely and completely design septic systems and issue Improvement Permits and Authorization To Construct permits. Make final inspections of installed septic systems and issue Operations Permits in a timely manner. Investigate complaints of malfunctioning septic systems and issue Notice of Violations when necessary. Educate property owner of septic maintenance. Obtain second opinions related to difficult site limitations by the EH Supervisor III or the Regional REHS.
15% - Private Well Program
Make on-site evaluations for the location of private drinking water wells. Assure compliance with the state laws, rules and regulations. Accurately and timely issue well permits. Make on-site inspections of grouting procedures, well head inspections and water sampling collection. Ensuring all paperwork is obtained and filled out to complete the sampling procedure and deliver samples for courier. Issue COC’s for wells once all reports and well logs have been received.
5% - Other
Participating in Public Health Preparedness functions as assigned, attend training and seminars as required and professional development. Other duties as assigned.
Working knowledge of state and federal environmental health laws and rules. Practical knowledge of microbiology, chemistry, biology and environmental sciences as applied to environmental health. General knowledge of community resources. Working knowledge of other departments in Pender County, including but not limited to Zoning and Building Inspections. Ability to comprehend and manage technical and administrative records and reports. Ability to exercise sound judgement and communicate with a wide variety of people. Ability to plan work accordingly and timely.
Required Minimum Training:
Graduation from an accredited four-year university or college with a minimum of 30 hours in courses in biological science or physical science, a four-year degree or a Master’s degree from an university with a degree in Environmental Science.
Additional Training/Experience:
North Carolina Centralized Intern Training for income Registered Environmental Health Specialists and obtaining authorizations in On-site Wastewater and Wells.
License or Certification Required by Statute or Regulation:
Valid North Carolina driver’s license. Registered as a REHS by the North Carolina State Board of Registered Sanitarians.
Salary : $54,577 - $64,811