Montgomery County MD
Environmental Health Specialist I/II/III (Environmental Health Specialist III),
Montgomery County MD, Silver Spring
Salary : $80,070.00 - $128,198.00 Annually
Location : 2425 Reedie Dr Wheaton MD 20902 USA
Job Type: Permanent
Job Number: 2025-00507
Department: Department of Health and Human Services
Division: HHS 60 Public Health Services Division
Opening Date: 08/08/2025
Closing Date: 8/15/2025 11:59 PM Eastern
FLSA: Exempt
About the Position
The expected salary range, if Hired for the Enviornmental Health Specialist I Grade 20, upon hire is $67,672-$77,822
The expected salary range, if hired for the Environmental Health Specialist II grade 23, upon hire is $76,742-$90,910
The expected salary range, if hired for the Enviornmental Health Specialist III Grade 24, upon ire is $80,070-$112,960.
WHO WE ARE
Montgomery County is located adjacent to Washington, D.C., and with over one million residents, is the most populous County in the State of Maryland. The County is also the most diverse County in the State and ranks among the top ten most diverse Counties in the nation. Montgomery County contains many major U.S. government offices, scientific research and learning centers, and business campuses.
The Department of Health and Human Services is responsible for delivery of the County's public health and human services that meets the needs of our community's most vulnerable children, adults and seniors. The Department provides services through more than 120 programs at more than 20 locations. With over 2,000 employees, the Department of Health and Human Services is the largest County Department.
As a department, we believe the health and wellness of the county can only be achieved by ensuring that every resident has fair opportunities to reach their fullest potential. This means access to quality housing, transportation, education, employment, health care, human services, safe neighborhoods, and healthy food. HHS provides critical services for residents who face a variety of obstacles in achieving their full potential. HHS plays an essential role in building a healthy and strong community.
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
The mission of the Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services is to build a healthy, safe and strong community. The Division of Public Health Services is seeking an Environmental Health Specialist to serve in the office of Licensure and Regulatory Services to further the mission by ensuring safety through education and regulatory compliance for promoting well-being within the community. Position may be underfilled as an Environmental Health Specialist I or II.
What You'll Be Doing
The position will conduct routine inspections of food service facilities, pools, assisted living facilities, nursing homes, private educational institutions, tanning facilities, and camps for compliance with the Maryland State and Montgomery County Laws and Regulations.
The position is responsible for conducting foodborne outbreak investigations and investigating complaints from the public.
The position is responsible for enforcing the Montgomery County No-Smoking, Trans Fat and Menu Labeling laws, understanding HACCP, and responding to rodent and other nuisance complaints.
This work requires long periods of standing and/or walking, sometimes over rough or uneven surfaces; repeated bending, stooping, or crouching; and some lifting of objects up to 50 pounds.
These positions require the ability to work during non-business hours and MUST work either a Saturday or Sunday every other weekend (two Saturday's a month/two Sunday's a month), as well as attend meetings or perform work at locations outside the office.
You will be responsible for driving to and from locations around Montgomery County. You will need to have a state driver's license.
Minimum Qualifications
If hired for the Environmental Health Specialist I:
Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree in one of the physical, environmental health or biological sciences, engineering, or agriculture, chemical
Experience: One (1) year of experience in environmental health investigatory work.
Substitution: Registration as a Professional Environmental Health Specialist in the State of Maryland may be substituted for the Education requirement.
Licenses, Registrations, Certifications, or Special Requirements: There will be no substitutions for this section.
Positions in this classification: Will be required to possess and maintain a motor vehicle operator's license valid Class "C" (or equivalent) from the applicant'' state of residence.
Current registration as a Professional Environmental Health Specialist in the State of Maryland or possession of a Certificate of Eligibility or Health Specialist In-Training Certificate for such registration is required at the time of application. Incumbent must maintain a current registration, which may include continuing education requirements throughout the course of employment
If hired for the Environmental Health Specialist II:
Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree in one of the physical, environmental health or biological sciences, engineering, or agriculture, chemical
Experience: Two (2) years of experience performing duties comparable to the class of Environmental Health Specialist I with Montgomery County including a full range of investigative and enforcement duties or an equivalent position with broad responsibility in appropriate specialized area.
Substitution: An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted.
Licenses, Registrations, Certifications, or Special Requirements: There will be no substitutions for this section.
Positions in this classification: Will be required to possess and maintain a motor vehicle operator's license valid Class "C" (or equivalent) from the applicant's state of residence.
Must possess and maintain a registered Environmental Health Specialist License Health Specialist In-Training Certificate, or Certificate of Eligibility issued by the Maryland State Board of Environmental Health Specialists, and in conjunction with the State law. Incumbent must maintain a current registration, which may include continuing education requirements.
Certifications: Some positions may require possession of a Certified Pest Control operator's license.
If hired for the Environmental Health Specialist III:
Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree in one of the physical, environmental health, or biological sciences, engineering, or agriculture. chemical
Experience: Three (3) years of professional level experience in environmental health investigatory/enforcement work equivalent to performing duties comparable to the class of Environmental Health Specialist II with Montgomery County including a full range of investigative and enforcement duties or an equivalent position with broad responsibility in appropriate specialized area.
Substitution: Registration as a Professional Environmental Health Specialist in the State of Maryland may be substituted for the Education requirement.
Licenses, Registrations, Certifications, or Special Requirements: There will be no substitutions for this section.
Positions in this classification: Will be required to possess and maintain a motor vehicle operator's license valid Class "C" (or equivalent) from the applicant's state of residence.
Must possess and maintain a registered Environmental Health Specialist License issued by the Maryland State Board of Environmental Health Specialists, and in conjunction with the State law. Incumbent must maintain a current registration, which may include continuing education requirements.
Certifications: Some positions may require possession of a Certified Pest Control operator's license.
Preferred Criteria, Interview Preferences
We will use preferred criteria screening questions:
Do you have a Sanitarian in Training certificate or current Maryland Environmental Health Specialist Registration?
Can you work during non-business hours?
Can you work every other weekend on a Saturday or Sunday?
Can communicate effectively orally and in writing?
Can you interpret regulations and laws?
Can you analyze and resolve complex situations?
Can you handle confrontational situations?
Are you bilingual the Spanish/English or Chinese/English languages?
We will use interview preference criteria:
Ability to work during non-business hours.
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
Ability to interpret regulations and laws.
Ability to analyze and resolve complex situations.
Ability to handle confrontational situations.
Fluent in languages other than English (preferred).
Bilingual applicants in the Spanish/English or Chinese/English languages are encouraged to apply.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The Office of Human Resources (OHR) reviews the minimum qualifications of all applicants, irrespective of whether the candidate has previously been found to have met the minimum requirements for the job or been temporarily promoted to the same position. This evaluation is based solely on the information contained in the application/resume submitted for this specific position.
Montgomery County Government(MCG) is an equal opportunity employer, committed to workforce diversity. Accordingly, as it relates to employment opportunities, the County will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities, in accordance with the law. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should email OHR at Individual determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made in accordance with all applicable laws.
MCG also provides hiring preference to certain categories of veterans and veterans/persons with a disability. For more information and to claim employment preference, refer to the Careers webpage on Hiring Preference.
All applicants will respond to a series of questions related to their education, relevant experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities required to minimally perform the job. The applicant's responses in conjunction with their resume and all other information provided in the employment application process will be evaluated to determine the minimum qualifications and preferred criteria or interview preference status. Based on the results, the highest qualified applicants will be placed on an Eligible List and may be considered for an interview. Employees meeting minimum qualifications who are the same grade will be placed on the Eligible List as a "Lateral Transfer" candidate and may be considered for an interview.
This will establish an Eligible List that may be used to fill both current and future vacancies.
If selected for consideration for this position, you may be required to provide evidence that you possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities indicated on your resume.
Montgomery County Ethics Law : Except as provided by law or regulation, the County's "Public Employees" (which does not include employees of the Sheriff's office) are subject to the County's ethics law including the requirements to obtain advanced approval of any outside employment and the prohibitions on certain outside employment. The outside employment requirements of the ethics law can be found at 19A-12 of the County Code. Additional information about outside employment can be obtained from the Ethics Commission website.
Leave Benefits
Our generous leave package starts with non-MLS permanent and term employees earning 15 days of sick leave and 15 days of annual leave in their first year, as well as up to three additional personal days each calendar year. Positions in MLS earn 35 days of paid time off each year. In addition, we offer all employees 10 paid holidays. Our leave policies adhere to the Family Medical Leave Act of 1993, and we provide six weeks of paid parental leave for new parents.
Retirement Benefits
All permanent and term positions are eligible for robust retirement plans. Public safety positions are eligible for a defined benefit pension plan in which they are vested after only five years. Employees in non-public safety positions can participate in retirement plans that contribute up to 12 percent of their annual salary. All employees can also participate in a supplemental retirement plan, the 457 Deferred Compensation Plan, to contribute even more to their retirement goals.
Tuition Assistance & Student Loan Forgiveness
Montgomery County employees are eligible to participate in the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Participants who meet all requirements may qualify for forgiveness on the remaining balance on their Direct Loans after making 120 qualifying monthly payments under a qualifying repayment plan while working full-time in a qualifying public service position. To learn more about PSLF, please visit the Student Loan Repayment Benefits page. Our tuition assistance program allows you to receive up to $2,130 annually in tuition assistance to help you achieve a degree that supports your career path.
Free Mass Transit Benefit
County employees are entitled to use the RideOn Bus service for free with a valid County-employee ID. This benefit can be used any time of the day or evening, including weekends. We also offer a pre-tax flexible spending account to reduce the cost of other mass-transit options such as MARC trains and Metro.
Reduced Child and Health Care Costs
Working for Montgomery County also entitles permanent and term employees to participate in healthcare and childcare Flexible Spending Accounts. These plans allow eligible employees to save on a pretax basis for healthcare and dependent care costs incurred during the plan year.
Employee Wellbeing
We deeply care about your holistic wellness. Our award-winning wellness program, LiveWell, will support you in improving and maintaining your physical, mental, financial, social, and intellectual well-being.
Learn more about our wonderful benefits available to you once you join our team. Montgomery County Benefits
01
Have you graduated from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in one of the physical, environmental health or biological sciences, engineering, or agriculture, chemical?
02
MQ Question AUDIOVISUAL PRODUCTION SPECIALIST (004443)
Do you possess and currently maintain a VALID driver's license from your state of residence?
03
How many years of experience do you have in Enviromental Health Investigatory Work?
04
Are you registered in the State of Maryland as a Registered Professional Enviornmental Health Specialist or are in posession of a Certificate of Eligibility or Health Specialist In-training certificate?
05
Do you have bilingual proficiency in Spanish, French, Amharic, Chinese, Korean, American Sign Language or Vietnamese?
06
Please provide more information on which language you are proficient in.
Required Question
Location : 2425 Reedie Dr Wheaton MD 20902 USA
Job Type: Permanent
Job Number: 2025-00507
Department: Department of Health and Human Services
Division: HHS 60 Public Health Services Division
Opening Date: 08/08/2025
Closing Date: 8/15/2025 11:59 PM Eastern
FLSA: Exempt
About the Position
The expected salary range, if Hired for the Enviornmental Health Specialist I Grade 20, upon hire is $67,672-$77,822
The expected salary range, if hired for the Environmental Health Specialist II grade 23, upon hire is $76,742-$90,910
The expected salary range, if hired for the Enviornmental Health Specialist III Grade 24, upon ire is $80,070-$112,960.
WHO WE ARE
Montgomery County is located adjacent to Washington, D.C., and with over one million residents, is the most populous County in the State of Maryland. The County is also the most diverse County in the State and ranks among the top ten most diverse Counties in the nation. Montgomery County contains many major U.S. government offices, scientific research and learning centers, and business campuses.
The Department of Health and Human Services is responsible for delivery of the County's public health and human services that meets the needs of our community's most vulnerable children, adults and seniors. The Department provides services through more than 120 programs at more than 20 locations. With over 2,000 employees, the Department of Health and Human Services is the largest County Department.
As a department, we believe the health and wellness of the county can only be achieved by ensuring that every resident has fair opportunities to reach their fullest potential. This means access to quality housing, transportation, education, employment, health care, human services, safe neighborhoods, and healthy food. HHS provides critical services for residents who face a variety of obstacles in achieving their full potential. HHS plays an essential role in building a healthy and strong community.
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
The mission of the Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services is to build a healthy, safe and strong community. The Division of Public Health Services is seeking an Environmental Health Specialist to serve in the office of Licensure and Regulatory Services to further the mission by ensuring safety through education and regulatory compliance for promoting well-being within the community. Position may be underfilled as an Environmental Health Specialist I or II.
What You'll Be Doing
The position will conduct routine inspections of food service facilities, pools, assisted living facilities, nursing homes, private educational institutions, tanning facilities, and camps for compliance with the Maryland State and Montgomery County Laws and Regulations.
The position is responsible for conducting foodborne outbreak investigations and investigating complaints from the public.
The position is responsible for enforcing the Montgomery County No-Smoking, Trans Fat and Menu Labeling laws, understanding HACCP, and responding to rodent and other nuisance complaints.
This work requires long periods of standing and/or walking, sometimes over rough or uneven surfaces; repeated bending, stooping, or crouching; and some lifting of objects up to 50 pounds.
These positions require the ability to work during non-business hours and MUST work either a Saturday or Sunday every other weekend (two Saturday's a month/two Sunday's a month), as well as attend meetings or perform work at locations outside the office.
You will be responsible for driving to and from locations around Montgomery County. You will need to have a state driver's license.
Minimum Qualifications
If hired for the Environmental Health Specialist I:
Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree in one of the physical, environmental health or biological sciences, engineering, or agriculture, chemical
Experience: One (1) year of experience in environmental health investigatory work.
Substitution: Registration as a Professional Environmental Health Specialist in the State of Maryland may be substituted for the Education requirement.
Licenses, Registrations, Certifications, or Special Requirements: There will be no substitutions for this section.
Positions in this classification: Will be required to possess and maintain a motor vehicle operator's license valid Class "C" (or equivalent) from the applicant'' state of residence.
Current registration as a Professional Environmental Health Specialist in the State of Maryland or possession of a Certificate of Eligibility or Health Specialist In-Training Certificate for such registration is required at the time of application. Incumbent must maintain a current registration, which may include continuing education requirements throughout the course of employment
If hired for the Environmental Health Specialist II:
Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree in one of the physical, environmental health or biological sciences, engineering, or agriculture, chemical
Experience: Two (2) years of experience performing duties comparable to the class of Environmental Health Specialist I with Montgomery County including a full range of investigative and enforcement duties or an equivalent position with broad responsibility in appropriate specialized area.
Substitution: An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted.
Licenses, Registrations, Certifications, or Special Requirements: There will be no substitutions for this section.
Positions in this classification: Will be required to possess and maintain a motor vehicle operator's license valid Class "C" (or equivalent) from the applicant's state of residence.
Must possess and maintain a registered Environmental Health Specialist License Health Specialist In-Training Certificate, or Certificate of Eligibility issued by the Maryland State Board of Environmental Health Specialists, and in conjunction with the State law. Incumbent must maintain a current registration, which may include continuing education requirements.
Certifications: Some positions may require possession of a Certified Pest Control operator's license.
If hired for the Environmental Health Specialist III:
Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree in one of the physical, environmental health, or biological sciences, engineering, or agriculture. chemical
Experience: Three (3) years of professional level experience in environmental health investigatory/enforcement work equivalent to performing duties comparable to the class of Environmental Health Specialist II with Montgomery County including a full range of investigative and enforcement duties or an equivalent position with broad responsibility in appropriate specialized area.
Substitution: Registration as a Professional Environmental Health Specialist in the State of Maryland may be substituted for the Education requirement.
Licenses, Registrations, Certifications, or Special Requirements: There will be no substitutions for this section.
Positions in this classification: Will be required to possess and maintain a motor vehicle operator's license valid Class "C" (or equivalent) from the applicant's state of residence.
Must possess and maintain a registered Environmental Health Specialist License issued by the Maryland State Board of Environmental Health Specialists, and in conjunction with the State law. Incumbent must maintain a current registration, which may include continuing education requirements.
Certifications: Some positions may require possession of a Certified Pest Control operator's license.
Preferred Criteria, Interview Preferences
We will use preferred criteria screening questions:
Do you have a Sanitarian in Training certificate or current Maryland Environmental Health Specialist Registration?
Can you work during non-business hours?
Can you work every other weekend on a Saturday or Sunday?
Can communicate effectively orally and in writing?
Can you interpret regulations and laws?
Can you analyze and resolve complex situations?
Can you handle confrontational situations?
Are you bilingual the Spanish/English or Chinese/English languages?
We will use interview preference criteria:
Ability to work during non-business hours.
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
Ability to interpret regulations and laws.
Ability to analyze and resolve complex situations.
Ability to handle confrontational situations.
Fluent in languages other than English (preferred).
Bilingual applicants in the Spanish/English or Chinese/English languages are encouraged to apply.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The Office of Human Resources (OHR) reviews the minimum qualifications of all applicants, irrespective of whether the candidate has previously been found to have met the minimum requirements for the job or been temporarily promoted to the same position. This evaluation is based solely on the information contained in the application/resume submitted for this specific position.
Montgomery County Government(MCG) is an equal opportunity employer, committed to workforce diversity. Accordingly, as it relates to employment opportunities, the County will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities, in accordance with the law. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should email OHR at Individual determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made in accordance with all applicable laws.
MCG also provides hiring preference to certain categories of veterans and veterans/persons with a disability. For more information and to claim employment preference, refer to the Careers webpage on Hiring Preference.
All applicants will respond to a series of questions related to their education, relevant experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities required to minimally perform the job. The applicant's responses in conjunction with their resume and all other information provided in the employment application process will be evaluated to determine the minimum qualifications and preferred criteria or interview preference status. Based on the results, the highest qualified applicants will be placed on an Eligible List and may be considered for an interview. Employees meeting minimum qualifications who are the same grade will be placed on the Eligible List as a "Lateral Transfer" candidate and may be considered for an interview.
This will establish an Eligible List that may be used to fill both current and future vacancies.
If selected for consideration for this position, you may be required to provide evidence that you possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities indicated on your resume.
Montgomery County Ethics Law : Except as provided by law or regulation, the County's "Public Employees" (which does not include employees of the Sheriff's office) are subject to the County's ethics law including the requirements to obtain advanced approval of any outside employment and the prohibitions on certain outside employment. The outside employment requirements of the ethics law can be found at 19A-12 of the County Code. Additional information about outside employment can be obtained from the Ethics Commission website.
Leave Benefits
Our generous leave package starts with non-MLS permanent and term employees earning 15 days of sick leave and 15 days of annual leave in their first year, as well as up to three additional personal days each calendar year. Positions in MLS earn 35 days of paid time off each year. In addition, we offer all employees 10 paid holidays. Our leave policies adhere to the Family Medical Leave Act of 1993, and we provide six weeks of paid parental leave for new parents.
Retirement Benefits
All permanent and term positions are eligible for robust retirement plans. Public safety positions are eligible for a defined benefit pension plan in which they are vested after only five years. Employees in non-public safety positions can participate in retirement plans that contribute up to 12 percent of their annual salary. All employees can also participate in a supplemental retirement plan, the 457 Deferred Compensation Plan, to contribute even more to their retirement goals.
Tuition Assistance & Student Loan Forgiveness
Montgomery County employees are eligible to participate in the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Participants who meet all requirements may qualify for forgiveness on the remaining balance on their Direct Loans after making 120 qualifying monthly payments under a qualifying repayment plan while working full-time in a qualifying public service position. To learn more about PSLF, please visit the Student Loan Repayment Benefits page. Our tuition assistance program allows you to receive up to $2,130 annually in tuition assistance to help you achieve a degree that supports your career path.
Free Mass Transit Benefit
County employees are entitled to use the RideOn Bus service for free with a valid County-employee ID. This benefit can be used any time of the day or evening, including weekends. We also offer a pre-tax flexible spending account to reduce the cost of other mass-transit options such as MARC trains and Metro.
Reduced Child and Health Care Costs
Working for Montgomery County also entitles permanent and term employees to participate in healthcare and childcare Flexible Spending Accounts. These plans allow eligible employees to save on a pretax basis for healthcare and dependent care costs incurred during the plan year.
Employee Wellbeing
We deeply care about your holistic wellness. Our award-winning wellness program, LiveWell, will support you in improving and maintaining your physical, mental, financial, social, and intellectual well-being.
Learn more about our wonderful benefits available to you once you join our team. Montgomery County Benefits
01
Have you graduated from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in one of the physical, environmental health or biological sciences, engineering, or agriculture, chemical?
- Yes
- No
02
MQ Question AUDIOVISUAL PRODUCTION SPECIALIST (004443)
Do you possess and currently maintain a VALID driver's license from your state of residence?
- Yes
- No
03
How many years of experience do you have in Enviromental Health Investigatory Work?
- No Experience
- 1 year Experience
- 2 Year's Experience
- 3+ Year's Experience
04
Are you registered in the State of Maryland as a Registered Professional Enviornmental Health Specialist or are in posession of a Certificate of Eligibility or Health Specialist In-training certificate?
- Yes
- No
05
Do you have bilingual proficiency in Spanish, French, Amharic, Chinese, Korean, American Sign Language or Vietnamese?
- Yes
- No
06
Please provide more information on which language you are proficient in.
Required Question