Environmental Health Specialist I/II, Food Protection

Salary
Specialist I (NR 12) starting at $49,908 per year; Specialist II (NR 15) starting at $56,190 per year
Posted Date
Closing Date
Continuous

Bureau: Environmental Health / Food Protection Services Program

Position Type: Full-time County Contractual
Date Posted: 2/02/24 | Date Closing: Open until filled
Location: Health Services Building, 3 Harry S. Truman Parkway Annapolis, MD 21401; Brooklyn Park Office, 300 Hammonds Lane Brooklyn Park, MD 21225
Hours: 40 hours per week
Salary: Environmental Health Specialist I (NR 12) starting at $49,908 per year; Environmental Health Specialist II (NR 15) starting at $56,190 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: The Environmental Health Specialist I position is entry level work involving inspection, investigation and code enforcement to obtain compliance with various environmental health laws, codes, ordinances and standards.  The Environmental Health Specialist II position is professional full performance level work involving inspection, investigation and code enforcement to obtain compliance with various environmental health laws, codes, ordinances and standards. The vacancy exists in the Food Protection Services Program and the position is responsible for inspection and licensing of permanent, mobile and temporary food service facilities.  Duties will also involve complaint investigations for food service facilities.

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

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