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NCAPHA is actively recruiting for Environmental Health Specialist position placed at Cumberland County Health Department. 

Environmental Health Specialist

The primary purpose of this professional Environmental Health position is to protect and promote public health through education, consultation, investigation, inspection and the enforcement of applicable laws and regulations. These areas include Rabies Control and Clinics, Solid Waste complaints, Vector Control complaints, demolition inspections, Tattoo Artist permits and inspections, Public Swimming pool inspections, inspection and permitting of Solid Waste haulers, potable and irrigation water well supply inspections and permitting and inspections of on-site wastewater systems located in Cumberland County. Hours may vary based on candidate availability but must be willing to work some nights/weekends as needed.   This is a temporary/contract employment position. 

Hourly Rate: $40.00

Examples of Duties

The employee in this position is responsible for fulfilling duties associated with the County's on-site wastewater section. These duties include, but are not limited to:

• Site and soil evaluations for new and malfunctioning on-site wastewater systems. 
• Inspection of solid waste, vector control, tattoo and demolition inspections.
• Inspection of all on-site wastewater system installations
• Swimming pool evaluations for new and existing facilities to include plan review
• Observe the grouting of private portable wells and collect water samples from private wells
• Field investigations of complaints regarding on-site wastewater, private water supply well and meth lab clean up investigations
• Education and consultation with individuals regarding all aspects of on-site wastewater systems

Minimum Qualifications

Registered as an Environmental Health Specialist (Sanitarian) by the NC State Board of Sanitarian Examiners.  Registration must be current. Must be authorized in OSWW and Wells.

Qualified candidates apply at:  https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html?cid=8051017b-5cd0-4bd7-9972-7dc8ffcf752e&jobId=33312&lang=en_US&source=CC788055