Forsyth County, NC
Environmental Health Specialist (OSWW)
Forsyth County, NC, Winston Salem, North Carolina, United States, 27104
Salary:
Depends on Qualifications Location :
Winston-Salem, NC Job Type:
Full Time Job Number:
08196 Department:
Public Health Opening Date:
09/12/2025
General Statement of Duties The Forsyth County Department of Public Health has an opening for Full-Time Environmental Health Specialists in the Water and Wastewater Section.
The Forsyth County Department of Public Health is looking for dynamic and motivated individuals to join our team as an Environmental Health Specialist on the Water and Wastewater team. This position offers flexibility and may be filled at different levels depending on the qualifications and experience of the selected candidate. We are open to hiring for the following levels:
Environmental Health Specialist II Environmental Health Specialist Environmental Health Specialist Intern
Regardless of the level, the selected candidate will be part of a collaborative and innovative team. This position evaluates and permits as required for the following: soil site evaluations, inspects final septic system installations, evaluates failing septic systems, inspects new well construction and abandonments, collects water samples from new and existing wells, conducts operation and maintenance inspections of existing septic systems, and may assist the Vector Control Program as needed
Distinguishing Features
The ideal candidates will possess the following knowledge, skills, and abilities:
Working knowledge of the design of onsite waste water treatment systems, communicable diseases, swimming pools, vector control, protection of water supplies, solid waste management, and institutional sanitation; Working knowledge of inspection methods and investigation techniques as applied in environmental health;
Working knowledge of environmental health laws, rules, and procedures as well as a complete understanding of the concepts of public health law;
Ability to analyze and comprehend a wide variety of technical and administrative regulations, records, and reports;
Ability to maintain effective working relationships with other employees and the public;
Ability to develop and express ideas and opinions concisely, comprehensively, and clearly in oral and written form;
Ability to independently plan and schedule work activities;
Ability to apply environmental health knowledge and techniques in the investigation of environmental health problems;
Ability to exercise sound judgment and deal tactfully with a wide range of public contacts while enforcing public health laws and regulations;
Ability to communicate with the public effectively and to speak to large groups of people in an educational setting. Minimum Education and Experience
Environmental Health Specialist II 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; or Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 30 semester or 45 quarter hours in the physical, biological, natural, life or health sciences; or a Bachelor's Degree in Public Health.
5 years' experience in the field of Environmental Health, as a Registered Environmental Health Specialist and/or Intern Registered as an Environmental Health Specialist (Sanitarian) by the NC Board of Sanitarian Examiners.
Hold an authorization in OSWW and two additional authorizations in the state of NC.
Registered as an Environmental Health Specialist (Sanitarian) by the NC State Board of Sanitarian Examiners.
Must have a valid NC driver's license.
Environmental Health Specialist II salaries start at $54,828.80, annually. Environmental Health Specialist 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; or Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 30 semester or 45 quarter hours in the physical, biological, natural, life or health sciences; or a Bachelor's Degree in Public Health, and one year experience in the field of environmental health.
Registered as an Environmental Health Specialist (Sanitarian) by the NC State Board of Sanitarian Examiners.
Must have a valid NC driver's license.
Environmental Health Specialist salaries start at $52,208.00, annually. Environmental Health Specialist Intern
Graduation from a four-year college with a minimum of 30 semester or 45 quarter hours of course work in the physical, biological, natural, life, or health sciences; or a Bachelor's Degree in Public Health.
Eligible to be registered as an Environmental Health Specialist (Sanitarian) Intern by the NC State Board of Environmental Health Specialist Examiners.
A higher education level may be considered as a substitution for all or part of the experience requirement.
Environmental Health Specialist Interns must obtain credentials by the NC state Board of Environmental Health Specialists Sanitarian Examiners within three years of employment as an intern.
Must have a valid NC driver's license.
Intern salaries start at $45,115.20, annually.
Registered Environmental Health Specialists with experience in OSWW preferred. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
This position has been identified to interact with children and must comply with NC G.S. 153A-94.2(b) "requires an applicant for employment to work with children in any capacity, must require the applicant, if offered the position, to be subject to a criminal history record check conducted by the SBI." These checks must be conducted in accordance with G.S. 143B-1209.26, the statute which authorizes the SBI to provide a fingerprint-based state and national criminal record check to cities and counties.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Essential duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Reviews plans, engineering data, and site selection criteria for package plants and sand filters; and, issues/revokes permits.
Enforces regulations governing mobile home courts through inspections, compliance checks and surveys; and, issues/re?issues/revokes operating permits.
Performs soil/site evaluations to determine suitability for the installation of a ground absorption.
Designs large and alternative sewage disposal systems.
Investigates complaints from the public; may initiate corrective and/or legal action.
Prepares and maintains related records and reports.
Provides information to the public and provides training to clients regarding policies and regulations governing the issuance of permits.
Samples and evaluates private water supplies, and advises the well owner on test results.
Meets with septic tank contractors before the installation of new systems and issues permits with direction for proper construction, and makes the final inspection. Performs related duties as needed. Click to view information.
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These links do not apply to positions that are Part Time, no benefits. 01
The following supplemental questions may be used as a scored evaluation of your knowledge, skills and experience. Be certain that the choices you make correspond to the information you have provided on your application. Please be as honest and accurate as possible. You may be asked to demonstrate your knowledge and skills in a work sample or during a hiring interview.By completing this supplemental evaluation you are attesting that the information you have provided is accurate. Any information you provide may be reviewed by the hiring manager. Any misstatements or falsification of information may eliminate you from consideration or may result in dismissal. "See resume" is not an acceptable answer to the questions.
Yes I understand and agree No I do not agree
02
Do you have a Bachelors degree in Environmental Health from a program accredited by the National Accreditation Council for Environmental Health Curricula of the National Environmental Health Association and at least one year of experience in the field of envirnomental health?
Yes No
03
Did you graduate from a four-year college with a minimum of 30 semester hours of course work in the physical, biological, natural, life, or health sciences?
Yes No
04
If you answered yes to the previous question, Please provide a list of all eligible science classes and the related credit hours earned. A list of eligible courses that meet the requirement is available on the NC State Board of Registered Environmental Health Specialist Examiners. http://ncrehs.com/intern-application. If you answered no to the previous question, enter N/A. 05
What best describes your experience in the field of Environmental Health
Less than 1 year of experience 1 - 2 years of experience 2 + years of experience
06
Are you registered as an Environmental Health Specialist with the National Environmental Health Association?
Yes No
07
If you answered yes to the previous question, what is your registration number? 08
Please list the environmental health authorizations that you currently hold? If you do not currently hold any environmental health authorizations, enter N/A. 09
Do you have a valid North Carolina driver's license or can you obtain one within 60 days of employment?
Yes No
10
Can you lift 50-100 lbs occasionally, 25-50 lbs. frequently, or up to 10-20 lbs. constantly.
Yes No
11
To be considered for this position you must attach a copy of your college transcripts to this application. If you do not attach your college transcripts to this application, the Hiring Manager(s) will not be able to consider you for hire.
I understand the above statement and I have attached my college transcripts to this application. I do not understand the above statement and I did not attach my college transcripts to this application.
Required Question
Depends on Qualifications Location :
Winston-Salem, NC Job Type:
Full Time Job Number:
08196 Department:
Public Health Opening Date:
09/12/2025
General Statement of Duties The Forsyth County Department of Public Health has an opening for Full-Time Environmental Health Specialists in the Water and Wastewater Section.
The Forsyth County Department of Public Health is looking for dynamic and motivated individuals to join our team as an Environmental Health Specialist on the Water and Wastewater team. This position offers flexibility and may be filled at different levels depending on the qualifications and experience of the selected candidate. We are open to hiring for the following levels:
Environmental Health Specialist II Environmental Health Specialist Environmental Health Specialist Intern
Regardless of the level, the selected candidate will be part of a collaborative and innovative team. This position evaluates and permits as required for the following: soil site evaluations, inspects final septic system installations, evaluates failing septic systems, inspects new well construction and abandonments, collects water samples from new and existing wells, conducts operation and maintenance inspections of existing septic systems, and may assist the Vector Control Program as needed
Distinguishing Features
The ideal candidates will possess the following knowledge, skills, and abilities:
Working knowledge of the design of onsite waste water treatment systems, communicable diseases, swimming pools, vector control, protection of water supplies, solid waste management, and institutional sanitation; Working knowledge of inspection methods and investigation techniques as applied in environmental health;
Working knowledge of environmental health laws, rules, and procedures as well as a complete understanding of the concepts of public health law;
Ability to analyze and comprehend a wide variety of technical and administrative regulations, records, and reports;
Ability to maintain effective working relationships with other employees and the public;
Ability to develop and express ideas and opinions concisely, comprehensively, and clearly in oral and written form;
Ability to independently plan and schedule work activities;
Ability to apply environmental health knowledge and techniques in the investigation of environmental health problems;
Ability to exercise sound judgment and deal tactfully with a wide range of public contacts while enforcing public health laws and regulations;
Ability to communicate with the public effectively and to speak to large groups of people in an educational setting. Minimum Education and Experience
Environmental Health Specialist II 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; or Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 30 semester or 45 quarter hours in the physical, biological, natural, life or health sciences; or a Bachelor's Degree in Public Health.
5 years' experience in the field of Environmental Health, as a Registered Environmental Health Specialist and/or Intern Registered as an Environmental Health Specialist (Sanitarian) by the NC Board of Sanitarian Examiners.
Hold an authorization in OSWW and two additional authorizations in the state of NC.
Registered as an Environmental Health Specialist (Sanitarian) by the NC State Board of Sanitarian Examiners.
Must have a valid NC driver's license.
Environmental Health Specialist II salaries start at $54,828.80, annually. Environmental Health Specialist 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; or Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 30 semester or 45 quarter hours in the physical, biological, natural, life or health sciences; or a Bachelor's Degree in Public Health, and one year experience in the field of environmental health.
Registered as an Environmental Health Specialist (Sanitarian) by the NC State Board of Sanitarian Examiners.
Must have a valid NC driver's license.
Environmental Health Specialist salaries start at $52,208.00, annually. Environmental Health Specialist Intern
Graduation from a four-year college with a minimum of 30 semester or 45 quarter hours of course work in the physical, biological, natural, life, or health sciences; or a Bachelor's Degree in Public Health.
Eligible to be registered as an Environmental Health Specialist (Sanitarian) Intern by the NC State Board of Environmental Health Specialist Examiners.
A higher education level may be considered as a substitution for all or part of the experience requirement.
Environmental Health Specialist Interns must obtain credentials by the NC state Board of Environmental Health Specialists Sanitarian Examiners within three years of employment as an intern.
Must have a valid NC driver's license.
Intern salaries start at $45,115.20, annually.
Registered Environmental Health Specialists with experience in OSWW preferred. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
This position has been identified to interact with children and must comply with NC G.S. 153A-94.2(b) "requires an applicant for employment to work with children in any capacity, must require the applicant, if offered the position, to be subject to a criminal history record check conducted by the SBI." These checks must be conducted in accordance with G.S. 143B-1209.26, the statute which authorizes the SBI to provide a fingerprint-based state and national criminal record check to cities and counties.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Essential duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Reviews plans, engineering data, and site selection criteria for package plants and sand filters; and, issues/revokes permits.
Enforces regulations governing mobile home courts through inspections, compliance checks and surveys; and, issues/re?issues/revokes operating permits.
Performs soil/site evaluations to determine suitability for the installation of a ground absorption.
Designs large and alternative sewage disposal systems.
Investigates complaints from the public; may initiate corrective and/or legal action.
Prepares and maintains related records and reports.
Provides information to the public and provides training to clients regarding policies and regulations governing the issuance of permits.
Samples and evaluates private water supplies, and advises the well owner on test results.
Meets with septic tank contractors before the installation of new systems and issues permits with direction for proper construction, and makes the final inspection. Performs related duties as needed. Click to view information.
Click to view information.
These links do not apply to positions that are Part Time, no benefits. 01
The following supplemental questions may be used as a scored evaluation of your knowledge, skills and experience. Be certain that the choices you make correspond to the information you have provided on your application. Please be as honest and accurate as possible. You may be asked to demonstrate your knowledge and skills in a work sample or during a hiring interview.By completing this supplemental evaluation you are attesting that the information you have provided is accurate. Any information you provide may be reviewed by the hiring manager. Any misstatements or falsification of information may eliminate you from consideration or may result in dismissal. "See resume" is not an acceptable answer to the questions.
Yes I understand and agree No I do not agree
02
Do you have a Bachelors degree in Environmental Health from a program accredited by the National Accreditation Council for Environmental Health Curricula of the National Environmental Health Association and at least one year of experience in the field of envirnomental health?
Yes No
03
Did you graduate from a four-year college with a minimum of 30 semester hours of course work in the physical, biological, natural, life, or health sciences?
Yes No
04
If you answered yes to the previous question, Please provide a list of all eligible science classes and the related credit hours earned. A list of eligible courses that meet the requirement is available on the NC State Board of Registered Environmental Health Specialist Examiners. http://ncrehs.com/intern-application. If you answered no to the previous question, enter N/A. 05
What best describes your experience in the field of Environmental Health
Less than 1 year of experience 1 - 2 years of experience 2 + years of experience
06
Are you registered as an Environmental Health Specialist with the National Environmental Health Association?
Yes No
07
If you answered yes to the previous question, what is your registration number? 08
Please list the environmental health authorizations that you currently hold? If you do not currently hold any environmental health authorizations, enter N/A. 09
Do you have a valid North Carolina driver's license or can you obtain one within 60 days of employment?
Yes No
10
Can you lift 50-100 lbs occasionally, 25-50 lbs. frequently, or up to 10-20 lbs. constantly.
Yes No
11
To be considered for this position you must attach a copy of your college transcripts to this application. If you do not attach your college transcripts to this application, the Hiring Manager(s) will not be able to consider you for hire.
I understand the above statement and I have attached my college transcripts to this application. I do not understand the above statement and I did not attach my college transcripts to this application.
Required Question