Guilford County
*EH Specialist and EH Specialist Trainee Pool 2026 - Water Quality
Guilford County, Greensboro, North Carolina, us, 27497
Position Overview
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Previously submitted applications will still be considered for this position.
General Statement of Duties Professional environmental health work in the promotion of public health through education, surveillance, consultation, inspection, and enforcement of State, local, and Federal environmental health laws and regulations. Employees are responsible for the performance of professional environmental health services through the application of principles of Epidemiology, Environmental Health Science, and Public Health Law. Work is performed under the direction and supervision of an Environmental Health Manager in the Public Health Department.
Distinguishing Features of the Class Employees are involved in educating the general public on environmental matters, inspecting, providing advice on the correction of environmental problems, and enforcing state, local, and federal laws relating to the environment in one distinct environmental program.
Program Details Guilford County Public Health has two separate programs within Environmental Health – Onsite Wastewater and Groundwater Protection (Water Quality) and Food, Lodging, Institution, and Swimming Pool (FLISP). This pool position is with the Onsite Wastewater and Groundwater Protection (Water Quality) program.
Environmental Health Specialist & EHS Trainee Duties Both positions serve to complete required daily field duties of the program. Authorization in multiple disciplines/areas of Environmental Health may be required.
Examples of daily duties may include:
Public contact may be through telephone calls, written correspondence, personal visits with clients or their agents in the office and in the field.
Conducts inspections of well sites, installation of well casing, emplacement of well grout, final well head completion, well repairs and well abandonment.
Conducts inspections of new and repaired conventional and advanced technology septic tank systems.
Conducts soil evaluations on single family residences, multiple family residences, commercial facilities, bedroom additions and subdivisions, to determine their suitability for on-site sewage treatment and disposal systems.
Visits sites to determine facility is being constructed according to the approved plans and/or to approve altered or non-submitted plans.
Sets up computer applications for services, writes permits, sends letters and other correspondence, completes daily, weekly, and monthly forms, documents and maintains service files and makes appropriate data entries.
Participates in public health educational programs with realtors, and developers.
Assists in the training of trainee employees ensuring consistent field quality control.
Monitors and conducts investigations of proper disposal of hazardous materials.
Performs related duties as required.
Recruitment Standards – Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Working knowledge of environmental health laws, rules, and procedures, as well as a complete understanding of the concepts of public health law.
General knowledge of community resources.
Working knowledge of the responsibilities of other agencies involved in environmental health work.
Knowledge of microbiology, biology, chemistry, food science, epidemiology, soil science, entomology, and basic engineering technology as applied to environmental health practices.
Working knowledge of inspection methods and investigation techniques as applied in environmental health issues.
Ability to analyze and comprehend a wide variety of technical and administrative regulations, records, and reports.
Ability to exercise sound judgment and deal tactfully with a wide range of public contacts while enforcing public health laws and regulations.
Ability to motivate and educate business and property owners and the public in matters related to protecting and promoting public health.
Ability to present formal environmental health training programs.
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 maintain effective working relationships with other employees and the general public.
Ability to present information orally or in report form.
Pay Range Environmental Health Specialist
Full Pay Range: $52,735–$83,295 ($25.35–$40.04/hour)
Environmental Health Specialist Trainee
Full Pay Range: $46,060–$72,753 ($22.14–$34.97/hour)
Required Education & Licensure
Graduation from a four‑year college or university with 30 semester hours or 45 quarter hours of coursework in the physical, biological, natural, life or health sciences, or a Bachelor of Science degree in Environmental Health;
OR
Master’s degree with 30 semester hours or 45 quarter hours of coursework in the same fields.
AND, registration as an Environmental Health Specialist by the NC State Board of Environmental Health Specialist Examiners.
Graduation as above for the trainee position;
OR
Master’s degree as above.
AND, eligibility to be registered as an Environmental Health Specialist Intern by the NC State Board of Environmental Health Specialist Examiners.
Necessary Special Qualifications Registration as a sanitarian by the NC State Board of Sanitarian Examiners within two years of employment. Intern status will be upgraded after completion of specialized training (CIT), successful completion of oral and written exam conducted by the REHS Board, and successful completion of the NEHA exam.
Class Administration Eligible to be registered as an Environmental Health Specialist Intern within 60 days of employment. Employee may remain EHS intern until registration as an Environmental Health Specialist or up to two years, whichever comes first.
Physical Demands and Work Conditions Sits, walks, stands, climbs, kneels during a workday. Must be able to perform basic life support functions of walking, fingering, grasping, talking, and hearing. Periodically may be required to lift up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Must have the visual acuity to record observations, read and analyze, prepare data and figures, and access and input environmental health findings into a computer terminal. Employee is subject to both inside and outside environmental conditions. Exposure to noise, dust, rain, snow, mud, sewage and odors from biological substance spills. Exposure to dangers encountered around heavy equipment and rough, uneven terrain.
Driving is Essential Driving is an essential requirement of this position whether driving a County owned or personal vehicle to conduct county business. Motor vehicle reports may be verified for a valid driver's license and that the driving record is compatible with the county's driving criteria. If a personal vehicle is operated for county business, proper insurance is maintained as per Guilford County's vehicle use policy.
Additional Information This generic class description gives an overview of the job class, its essential job functions and recommended job requirements. However, for each individual position assigned to this class, there is an available completed job description with a physical abilities checklist which can be reviewed before initiating a selection process. It provides additional detailed information on which to base various personnel actions and can assist management in making legally defensible personnel decisions.
Candidates must reside within a two‑hour driving radius of Guilford County to be considered for employment.
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Previously submitted applications will still be considered for this position.
General Statement of Duties Professional environmental health work in the promotion of public health through education, surveillance, consultation, inspection, and enforcement of State, local, and Federal environmental health laws and regulations. Employees are responsible for the performance of professional environmental health services through the application of principles of Epidemiology, Environmental Health Science, and Public Health Law. Work is performed under the direction and supervision of an Environmental Health Manager in the Public Health Department.
Distinguishing Features of the Class Employees are involved in educating the general public on environmental matters, inspecting, providing advice on the correction of environmental problems, and enforcing state, local, and federal laws relating to the environment in one distinct environmental program.
Program Details Guilford County Public Health has two separate programs within Environmental Health – Onsite Wastewater and Groundwater Protection (Water Quality) and Food, Lodging, Institution, and Swimming Pool (FLISP). This pool position is with the Onsite Wastewater and Groundwater Protection (Water Quality) program.
Environmental Health Specialist & EHS Trainee Duties Both positions serve to complete required daily field duties of the program. Authorization in multiple disciplines/areas of Environmental Health may be required.
Examples of daily duties may include:
Public contact may be through telephone calls, written correspondence, personal visits with clients or their agents in the office and in the field.
Conducts inspections of well sites, installation of well casing, emplacement of well grout, final well head completion, well repairs and well abandonment.
Conducts inspections of new and repaired conventional and advanced technology septic tank systems.
Conducts soil evaluations on single family residences, multiple family residences, commercial facilities, bedroom additions and subdivisions, to determine their suitability for on-site sewage treatment and disposal systems.
Visits sites to determine facility is being constructed according to the approved plans and/or to approve altered or non-submitted plans.
Sets up computer applications for services, writes permits, sends letters and other correspondence, completes daily, weekly, and monthly forms, documents and maintains service files and makes appropriate data entries.
Participates in public health educational programs with realtors, and developers.
Assists in the training of trainee employees ensuring consistent field quality control.
Monitors and conducts investigations of proper disposal of hazardous materials.
Performs related duties as required.
Recruitment Standards – Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Working knowledge of environmental health laws, rules, and procedures, as well as a complete understanding of the concepts of public health law.
General knowledge of community resources.
Working knowledge of the responsibilities of other agencies involved in environmental health work.
Knowledge of microbiology, biology, chemistry, food science, epidemiology, soil science, entomology, and basic engineering technology as applied to environmental health practices.
Working knowledge of inspection methods and investigation techniques as applied in environmental health issues.
Ability to analyze and comprehend a wide variety of technical and administrative regulations, records, and reports.
Ability to exercise sound judgment and deal tactfully with a wide range of public contacts while enforcing public health laws and regulations.
Ability to motivate and educate business and property owners and the public in matters related to protecting and promoting public health.
Ability to present formal environmental health training programs.
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 maintain effective working relationships with other employees and the general public.
Ability to present information orally or in report form.
Pay Range Environmental Health Specialist
Full Pay Range: $52,735–$83,295 ($25.35–$40.04/hour)
Environmental Health Specialist Trainee
Full Pay Range: $46,060–$72,753 ($22.14–$34.97/hour)
Required Education & Licensure
Graduation from a four‑year college or university with 30 semester hours or 45 quarter hours of coursework in the physical, biological, natural, life or health sciences, or a Bachelor of Science degree in Environmental Health;
OR
Master’s degree with 30 semester hours or 45 quarter hours of coursework in the same fields.
AND, registration as an Environmental Health Specialist by the NC State Board of Environmental Health Specialist Examiners.
Graduation as above for the trainee position;
OR
Master’s degree as above.
AND, eligibility to be registered as an Environmental Health Specialist Intern by the NC State Board of Environmental Health Specialist Examiners.
Necessary Special Qualifications Registration as a sanitarian by the NC State Board of Sanitarian Examiners within two years of employment. Intern status will be upgraded after completion of specialized training (CIT), successful completion of oral and written exam conducted by the REHS Board, and successful completion of the NEHA exam.
Class Administration Eligible to be registered as an Environmental Health Specialist Intern within 60 days of employment. Employee may remain EHS intern until registration as an Environmental Health Specialist or up to two years, whichever comes first.
Physical Demands and Work Conditions Sits, walks, stands, climbs, kneels during a workday. Must be able to perform basic life support functions of walking, fingering, grasping, talking, and hearing. Periodically may be required to lift up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Must have the visual acuity to record observations, read and analyze, prepare data and figures, and access and input environmental health findings into a computer terminal. Employee is subject to both inside and outside environmental conditions. Exposure to noise, dust, rain, snow, mud, sewage and odors from biological substance spills. Exposure to dangers encountered around heavy equipment and rough, uneven terrain.
Driving is Essential Driving is an essential requirement of this position whether driving a County owned or personal vehicle to conduct county business. Motor vehicle reports may be verified for a valid driver's license and that the driving record is compatible with the county's driving criteria. If a personal vehicle is operated for county business, proper insurance is maintained as per Guilford County's vehicle use policy.
Additional Information This generic class description gives an overview of the job class, its essential job functions and recommended job requirements. However, for each individual position assigned to this class, there is an available completed job description with a physical abilities checklist which can be reviewed before initiating a selection process. It provides additional detailed information on which to base various personnel actions and can assist management in making legally defensible personnel decisions.
Candidates must reside within a two‑hour driving radius of Guilford County to be considered for employment.
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