REGISTERED ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH SPECIALIST OR ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH SPECIALIST IN TRAINING

REGISTERED ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH SPECIALIST (REHS) OR ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH SPECIALIST IN TRAINING (EHSIT) -- PART-TIME OR FULL-TIME -- CLINTON COUNTY HEALTH DISTRICT (POSTED 11/24/2025)
Resumes will be accepted until the position is filled.

REHS, or EHSIT, position available, 24-40 hours/week, some weekend and evening hours. Salary range $21-$28 per hour; contingent on qualifications and experience. Fringes include PERS, Mandatory Medicare, Workers’ Compensation, 13 paid holidays, paid vacation, and sick leave after probationary period.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Must have a bachelor’s degree in environmental health, or science related field (biology, chemistry, geology, etc.), and meet the requirements of the Ohio Department of Health/Ohio Environmental Health Specialist Board to become a REHS or EHSIT. A valid Ohio driver’s license with ongoing proof of auto insurance.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITES: Knowledge of environmental health science and related sciences. Working knowledge of basic computer skills, including email and Microsoft 365. Ability to learn agency software programs and operate various office equipment. Ability to work independently and in a team environment. Skills to conduct routine and complex inspections. Skills to communicate effectively in written and oral form. Ability to prepare and document meaningful, concise, and accurate reports. Use proper research methods in gathering data. Ability to work with the public daily and work outside year-round.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
Provide a variety of environmental health services within the Clinton County community including-
• Inspections, investigations, evaluations, and consultations in the following programs: residential sewage treatment systems, private water systems, public health nuisances, campground/RV parks, resident camps, public swimming pools, food safety, school environment, body art, Smoke Free Workplace, and rabies.
• Works in accordance with established policies, procedures, applicable statutes and regulations of the Ohio Revised and Administrative Codes, as well as Ohio Department of Health, Ohio Department of Agriculture, and others as required.
• Provide education and instruction on various environmental health topics to the public.
Additional Duties include
• Complete administrative duties, including but not limited to, answering, transferring, and responding to phone calls/messages, managing email inquiries, maintaining public relations, using proper research methods in gathering data, performing data entry and management,
creating, and managing written and oral communication, records retention, public record requests and using office technology and equipment.
• Participate in Public Health Accreditation activities as needed and required, including Performance Management and contribute to a culture of continuous Quality Improvement.
• Participate as requested in the event of a public health emergency.
• Ensures agency mission, vision, and programmatic success.
• Promote diversity, equity, and inclusion in everyday work practices.
• Provide customer service support to any program when needed, including but not limited to when a coworker is unavailable (i.e., paid time off, sick time off, surge capacity, etc.).
• Job duties, responsibilities and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice at the discretion of the Environmental Health Director, Health Commissioner, or Board of Health.

THIS POSITION IS SUBJECT TO A POST-OFFER DRUG SCREEN AND BACKGROUND CHECK (BCI). Email resume, professional references, and salary requirements to: kburwinkel@clincohd.com. These items must be sent as requested and will not be accepted through social media.