Environmental Health Specialist I or II, Housing

Salary
Specialist I (NR 12) starting at $48,454 per year; Specialist II (NR 15) starting at $56,190 per year
Posted Date
Closing Date
Continuous

Bureau: Environmental Health / Housing

Full-time County Contractual
Open to all qualified candidates.
Date Posted: 5/25/23 | Date Closing: Open until filled
Location: 3 Harry S. Truman Parkway, Annapolis, MD 21401
Hours: 40 hours per week
Salary: Specialist I (NR 12) starting at $46,145 per year; Specialist II (NR 15) starting at $53,514 per year
Benefits: Participation in the County’s group health plan including prescription, dental, and optical, paid holidays and sick leave. Optional deferred compensation program at employee's own expense.

Job Description

Nature of Work:

Perform full-service on-site inspections, investigations and surveys for assigned programs to obtain or ensure compliance with existing county, state, and federal public environmental health laws, codes, regulations and standards. Investigate the nature of a complaint with the complainant to determine possible public or environmental health violations. Confer with owners and operators to explain, clarify and resolve actual/potential problems and to initiate or recommend appropriate actions necessary to gain compliance. Prepare and submit written correspondence or documentation in resolution of cases or promotion or accomplishment of the agency's goals, missions or objectives. Maintain accurate, complete and retrievable records, data, statistics and documentation for inclusion in reports or to provide information for potential use at hearings or court proceedings. Testify at hearings or court proceedings to provide relevant evidence or testimony in the adjudication of code violation cases.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Bachelor’s degree in biological, environmental or physical sciences from an accredited college or university. 
 

License or Certification:

Specialist I: Must possess a Certificate of Eligibility to be licensed as a Registered Environmental Health Specialist from the Maryland Board of Environmental Health Specialists. Download the certificate application.

Specialist II: Must possess a License as a Registered Environmental Health Specialist from the Maryland Board of Environmental Health Specialists.

Notes:

Valid non-commercial Class C motor vehicle operator’s license is required.

How to Apply

Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications can apply. Send a completed County application or resume to: 

Human Resources    
3 Harry S. Truman Parkway    
Annapolis, MD 21401 

Fax to 410-222-4392 or email hdrecruiter@aacounty.org.

An Equal Opportunity Employer  
Smoke-Free Workplace


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Anne Arundel County  
State of Maryland

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