Overview

Position Title: Environmental Health Specialist

Company: City Of Forsyth County Nc

Location: Forsyth County, NC, US

Job Description:

The Forsyth County Department of Public Health has an opening for an Environmental Health Specialists on the OSWW-Soil and Septic System Evaluator team. The purpose of this job is to protect the public health of the citizens of Forsyth County.  This is done through a highly regarded program that regulates onsite wastewater treatment, private water supplies and public swimming pools.
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Responsibilities:

  • Performs soil/site evaluations to determine suitability for the installation of a new/expansion septic system or a repair of a failing septic systems. Consults with homeowner/applicants to determine the best options.
  • Designs all wastewater treatment and dispersal systems.
  • Designs all pump systems.
  • Issues appropriate permits based on over all site suitability and applicant request.
  • Performs final installation inspections of wastewater treatment and dispersal systems.
  • Issues well construction permits after a site visit to determine proper well placement.
  • Performs a grouting and final well head inspection.
  • Samples new and existing wells and advises the well owner of the test results.
  • Performs existing system location inspections for secondary construction and MH placement.
  • Performs annual permitting inspections of public swimming pools and spas.
  • Investigates complaints from the public or municipalities; may initiate corrective and/or legal action which could lead to court.
  • Prepares and maintains related records and reports.
  • Assist in performing duties with the Integrated Vector Control Program.
  • Provides information to the public and is continually educating clients regarding policies and regulations that govern the program.
  • Performs related duties as needed.

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Health from a program accredited by the National Accreditation Council for Environmental Health Curricula of the National Environmental Health Association, one year of experience in the field of environmental health and has obtained an authorization in at least one of the following: Onsite Wastewater, Wells or Swimming Pools.
  • Registered as an Environmental Health Specialist (Sanitarian) by the NC State Board of Sanitarian Examiners.  Registration must be current.
  • Must have a valid NC driver’s license.
  • Authorized and Registered Environmental Health Specialist Hiring Range: $42,640 – $49,046
  • Intern Starting Salary $38,688
  • Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum of 30 semester hours in the physical or biological sciences.Currently authorized in at least one of the following: Onsite Wastewater, Wells or Swimming Pools.
  • Must have a valid NC driver’s license.