Environmental Health Specialist II

Starting Salary:  $53,651.00 ( $10 - $20/hour in benefits.)

Employment at Canton City Public Health comes with a full array of benefits.  We offer comprehensive health insurance, paid vacations, paid holidays, a retirement plan, and sick time.

Applicants must apply at governmentjobs.com.  Applicants MUST submit a copy of their valid driver's license,  college transcripts, (unofficial will be accepted) detailed resume and their active Environmental Health Specialist license issued by the Ohio Department of Health.

This is an open examination.  To be eligible for this examination applicants must be a U.S. Citizen or have a permanent resident card. 

Position Summary: 
Under general supervision of a Registered Environmental Health Specialist (REHS) III or higher, an Environmental Health Specialist II (EHS II) provides specialized consultation and technical services in the field of environmental health science, including education, inspections, evaluations and enforcement to promote public health and prevent disease. This role requires skills to interpret and translate information and communicate findings and expectations with tact, clear explanation and the ability to gain support and resolve issues. The individual collaborates with internal and external partners and must exercise independent judgement in the field. The ideal candidate will display a strong commitment to the practice of public health and embrace the mission, vision and values of Canton City Public Health.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 
I. Inspections and Compliance:

• Conduct inspections independently in various areas including, food protection, potable water, wastewater, solid and hazardous waste, hazardous materials, illicit discharge detection and elimination, vector and pest control, occupational safety and health, air pollution, indoor air, housing, institutions, body art and piercing, swimming pools and recreational facilities and other environmental areas.
• Document all inspection activities and findings in various electronic systems.
• Communicate effectively and accurately verbally and in writing. 
• Assist the Director of Environmental Health and supervising REHS with preparation for audits and State surveys. 
• Assist with training and program proficiency for Environmental Health Specialist in Training. 

II. Public Health Investigation and Enforcement

• Investigate potential public health complaints and concerns in accordance to the Ohio Revised Code, Ohio Administrative Code, City of Canton Health Code and other statutes and regulations.
• Document investigations in order to issue appropriate compliance orders, which may include education, consultation, and/or enforcement with legal action. 
• Collaborate with REHS to enforce relevant public health laws and rules.
• Work collaboratively with other city departments to improve the environmental health of Canton. 

 III. Community Engagement:

• Work with community and neighborhood groups to identify and mitigate public health hazards.
• Provide educational outreach to community partners and the public to create increased knowledge around environmental health topics. 
• Work effectively with people of diverse cultures, ages, and economic backgrounds in a culturally competent and sensitive manner. 
• Participate in various community coalitions to support the mission of the department.
• Actively engage in workgroups and committees within the department.

 IV. Emergency Response:

• Provide support functions in response to public health emergencies as directed by the Health Commissioner.

 V. Professional Development:

• Maintain 24 continuing education credits biennially.
• Attend trainings and conferences to improve technical knowledge used in the practice of environmental health programs.

The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed.  The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.

Minimum Qualifications and credentials:

• Must be registered with Ohio Department of Health as a Registered Environmental Health Specialist in good standing. 
• Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of at least forty-five quarter units or thirty semester units of science courses.
• Must be computer proficient and able to work efficiently in a heavily computerized PC environment using various Office Suite and database applications, including web-based collaboration tools, email, etc.
• Valid driver’s license.

Within six months of hire, candidate must complete ICS 100, ICS 200, ICS, 700 and ICS 800 training and any additional training prescribed by supervision to assist in completing assigned job duties. 
 
Work Environment:

• Daily work may include general office environment (temperature controlled) and/or field environment (i.e. industrial, commercial, residential and outdoors in inclement weather and temperature extremes). 
• Office environment may include sitting, standing, viewing a computer screen and light physical labor.
• Must be able to perform field inspection duties, both outdoors and indoors. Must be able to lift/hoist 50 lbs. or more; carry equipment; walk on slippery, uneven/unimproved surfaces; climb stairs, handle tires, trash and household hazardous waste. Periodically, working in substandard environmental conditions (i.e. poor sanitation, pest infestations, foul and noxious odors, puncture hazards, human and animal waste, and general unsanitary conditions).  Use of appropriate person protective equipment (PPE) will be required, including protective toe shoes, safety glasses, outerwear and possibly other PPE as needed.  
• Interactions may entail regular exposure to psychologically or emotionally challenging information, necessitating resilience and a supportive team atmosphere to maintain well-being of self and staff and effectively address the needs of individuals served.
• Must be able to work independently and in a team environment. All work requires mental focus, organizational skills, ability to meet critical deadlines and excellent communication skills, both written and verbal and the ability to document observations. 
• This position may require scheduling of duties at night, on weekends or other non-traditional work hours. Scheduling of duties may occur with less than 24 hours’ notice.
• City vehicles will be provided for work activities/work travel with supervisor approval. Travel may be required outside of Canton and occasionally, overnight.  

Reasonable accommodation in accordance with ADA Compliance will be made available to those who need it to achieve the above descriptions.

Benefits:
This position takes part in a pension plan from the Ohio Public Employment Retirement System.  Eligible for insurance (medical, dental, vision, life), paid sick leave, paid vacation and paid holidays.SUBSEQUENT TO THE FILING OF THE APPLICATION, THE CANDIDATES WILL BE NOTIFIED OF THE FORMAT, LOCATION, DATE, AND TIME OF THE EXAMINATION. 
 
SHOULD TEN OR FEWER QUALIFIED APPLICANTS REGISTER FOR THIS EXAMINATION, APPLICANTS WILL NOT TAKE AN EXAMINATION BUT WILL BE PLACED ON AN ELIGIBILITY LIST IN ACCORDANCE WITH THEIR APPLICATION FILING DATE. SHOULD MORE THAN TEN QUALIFIED APPLICANTS REGISTER FOR THIS EXAMINATION, THOSE APPLICANTS WILL RECEIVE DETAILS CONCERNING THE EXAMINATION AT A LATER DATE.
  
Repeating an Exam:  Per OAC Rule 123: 1-9-01, an applicant who has competed in a civil service examination cannot repeat that examination or take and examination for the same classification within FOUR MONTHS from the date of original examination, unless an alternative form of examination is given, or unless other standards are specific in the examination announcement.
 
RATING
Your name will be placed on a list of eligible candidates upon receiving a passing score. Once the list has been established, your name will remain on the list for a period of one (1) year. *DISCLAIMER* 
All applicants should receive an email from noreply@governmentjobs.com confirming that their application was received.   If you do not receive a confirmation email, please contact Civil Service at jobs@cantonohio.gov to confirm that your application went through. Once Civil Service processes applications, you will be emailed again within 5 business days. Should you not receive an email, please call our office at 330-489-3360.

IMPORTANT NOTICE TO MILITARY MEMBERS
As provided in ORC 124.23C, any person who has completed service in the uniformed services, who have been honorably discharged from the uniformed services or transferred to the reserve with evidence of satisfactory service, and who is an Ohio resident and any member of a reserve component of the armed forces of the United States, including the Ohio National Guard, who has completed more than 180 days of active duty service pursuant to an executive order of the President of the United States or an act of Congress of the United States may file with the director a certificate of service or honorable discharge (DD-214 – Long version), and upon this filing, the person shall receive an additional credit of twenty percent (20%) of the person’s total grade given in the examination in which the person receives a passing grade.  
A member in good standing of a reserve component of the armed forces of the United States, including the Ohio National Guard, who successfully completes the member’s initial entry-level training shall receive a credit of fifteen percent (15%) of the person’s total grade given in the examination in which the person receives a passing grade.

NOTICE OF DRUG TESTING REQUIREMENT
Pursuant to Civil Service Rules applicants are hereby advised that the position of employment being examined for will be subject to a drug test. The results of the drug test may affect the hiring status of any candidate in consideration.
  
NOTICE OF BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION
Be advised that candidates will be subjected to a confidential background investigation, including, but not limited to, a criminal record check and driving record check.
  
ADA COMPLIANCE 
Reasonable accommodation in accordance with ADA Compliance will be made available upon request to those qualified applicants in need of it, in order to achieve the essential job functions as described above.  
    
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT 
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for appointment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, political affiliation, age, type of disability, or any other non-merit factor.

Salary : $53,651