What are the responsibilities and job description for the Advanced Environmental Health Program Specialist position at Guilford County, NC?
Salary : $59,118.00 - $70,942.00 Annually
Location : 1203 Maple Street Greensboro, NC
Job Type : Full Time
Job Number : 03411
Department : Public Health
Opening Date : 01 / 02 / 2025
Closing Date : 1 / 30 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Eastern
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Description
GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES
The Advanced Environmental Health Program Specialist functions in a lead role, handling the advanced focus areas of residential and commercial development water quality and the inspection of institutional facilities, food service, lodging, and swimming pools. Employees function both within and outside of the health department as a consultant to other environmental health specialists and to local officials, business concerns, contractors, and developers. Work is performed under the direction and supervision of an Environmental Health Supervisor, Environmental Health Manager II, or Environmental Health Division Director.
DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS
The purpose of the Advanced Environmental Health Program Specialist role is to protect the public health through the implementation of programs designed to investigate, monitor, and correct imminent and potential health hazards and limit the incidence and spread of disease in the community. The scope of this role covers the governing wastewater and groundwater and / or the inspection of institutional facilities, lodging, swimming pools, water parks and food service establishments. Employees analyze the more complex problems and issues in their program area and develop and recommend alternate courses of action to other health specialists, various groups, and businesses. Instructions are usually general in nature and are related to program objectives, progress, and unusual problems. Employees function as a lead and may train, supervise, or direct the work of the Environmental Health Specialists.
Examples of Duties
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Essential duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to :
Residential / Commercial Development Water Quality :
- Approve or deny subdivision lots by soil evaluations per 15A NCAC 18A. 1900
- Quality assurance / review of subdivision soil evaluations completed by other environmental health staff.
- Approval or denial of commercial developments per 15A NCAC 18A.
- Review and permit innovative waste water system approved by NC DHHS
- Data management of staff GPS data / units on a daily basis.
- Permitting of both residential and commercial facilities septic systems
- Work collaboratively with NCDHHS, private soil scientists, and private engineers to evaluate, review, approve and permit commercial septic systems in excess of 3000GPD systems.
- Conduct local and state appeals based on written requests by applicant / owner.
- Complete written and verbal correspondence with establishment owners, contractors, architects, and other municipalities
- Communicate with public by email, phone, mail, meetings.
- Schedule and manage projects at various stages of completion.
- Train and educate new hires and assist with continuing education requirements
- Examine, evaluate and approve / permit engineer design plans for large sacle residential off-site development. Review includes verifying adherence to standards of practice and compliance with state law
Food Service, Institutional Facilities, Lodging, Swimming pools :
RECRUITMENT STANDARDS
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Typical Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree and five years of experience in Environmental Health; OR, Bachelor's degree in Soil Science and three years of experience; OR, Bachelor's degree in Environmental Health, Science, or Food Science and three years of experience.
Necessary Special Qualification - Registered as a Sanitarian by the NC State Board of Sanitarian Examiners.
Supplemental Information
Physical Demands and Work Conditions
Sits, walks, stands, climbs, kneels during a work day. Must be able to physically perform the basic life support functions of walking, fingering, grasping, talking, and hearing.
Periodically, may be required to lift up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and / or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
Must have the visual acuity to record observations, to read and analyze, to prepare data and figures; and to access and input environmental health findings into computer terminal.
Employee is subject to both inside and outside environmental conditions. Employee is subject to noise, dust, rain, snow, mud, sewage and odors from biological substance spills. Exposure to dangers encountered around heavy equipment and rough, and uneven terrain.
Driving is Essential
Driving is an essential requirement of this position whether driving a County owned or personal vehicle to conduct county business. Motor Vehicle Reports may be verified for valid driver's license and that the driving record is compatible with the county's driving criteria.
If a personal vehicle is operated for county business proper insurance is maintained as per Guilford County's vehicle use policy.
Special Note : This generic class description gives an overview of the job class, its essential job functions, and recommended job requirements. However, for each individual position assigned to this class, there is available a completed job description with a physical abilities checklist which can give further details about that one specific position. Those documents should be reviewed before initiating a selection process. They can provide additional detailed information on which to base various personnel actions and can assist management in making legal defensible personnel decisions.
Guilford County is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) to employees and applicants for employment regardless of color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation or political affiliation. The County is committed to complying with all applicable federal, state and local laws that pertain to employment, and to providing a work environment that is free from discrimination of any kind. If you need an auxiliary aide, make the request forty-eight (48) hours in advance of the time the accommodation is needed by calling 336-641-3324.
We are excited about the opportunity of having you as a prospective new employee!
You probably already know our county is a wonderful county to live in, but did you know it is also a wonderful place to work?
Below are a few of the reasons why we love working for Guilford County.
We offer Health Insurance ( UnitedHealthCare ) to all benefitted employees working a minimum of 20 hours per week. The shared cost of the premium is based on scheduled / budgeted hours. If you are a full-time employee working 40 hours a week you can expect to pay less than $35 a month for medical coverage, dental coverage for $4 a month and vision coverage for $5 a month. That's less than $45 a month for medical, dental & vision coverage; that's unheard of.
Telehealth UHC Virtual Visits are available to you with no copay or out of pocket expense.
We are excited to inform you Guilford County has an Employee Wellness Center (24 / 7 access) with strength training equipment, cardio machines and a group exercise room with virtual or in person coaching from our Wellness Specialist!
Employee Assistance Program , 100% funded by the county. A superb benefit for you and your family absolutely free. Confidential help with personal or work-related issues.
13 paid holidays, 12 sick days, and 12 vacation days a year. That's 37 paid days a year, totaling almost 2 months of paid time off.
Employer contributes 5% into your 401(k) - no match required.
Enrollment in the State Retirement Plan by contributing 6%.
Longevity pay beginning at five years of service.
We provide a $10,000 Life and AD&D benefit to eligible employees.
Flexible spending accounts (FSA) allow you to set aside tax-free dollars for health care and dependent care.
Voluntary Life, AD&D, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability.
Please select the highest level of education you have achieved :
If you have a degree, is your degree in Environmental Health, Soil Science, Food Science or Science?
How many years of experience in Environmental Health do you have?
Are you Registered as a Sanitarian by the NC State Board of Sanitarian Examiners?
Are you currently licensed as a foster parent through Guilford County DHHS or any other private or public agency?
Are you currently fostering any children in your home?
Required Question
Salary : $59,118 - $70,942
