Weekend International Environmental Health Jobs (NOW HIRING)

This position is responsible for performing the inspection and enforcement of environmental health standards as prescribed by all applicable laws, ordinances, and regulation for all programs within the environmental health division.  Responsibilities include the evaluation of public health hazards, conducting environmental health inspections of facilities, businesses, homes and other sites. This position will additionally prepare reports, educate the general public and facilities, complete plan reviews, help prevent disease from spreading, and help to prevent any negative environmental health impacts within the community. 

Thank you for considering employment with Lucas County.  Our culture is rooted in principles of making an impact through service, collaborating with others, feeling valued, and being challenged.  We foster a diversified and inclusive workforce, embracing shared values and a common mission.  We are looking for talented people to join our community. 

The Toledo-Lucas County Health Department (TLCHD) is accredited by the Public Health Accreditation Board and serves as the local health authority for Lucas County. It operates as a regional health district, serving all cities, townships, and villages within the county. The department's responsibilities include preventing and controlling the spread of disease and injury, protecting against environmental hazards, promoting, and supporting healthy behaviors, and preparing for and responding to emergencies. The community that we live in is increasingly made up of unique individuals who bring to us a variety of experiences, beliefs, abilities, and knowledge. It is through understanding and appreciating these differences that we can make Public Health services relevant, valuable, and respectful to all members of our community.

    Bachelor's Degree with a minimum of 30 semester hours of basic sciences and/or Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Health, Biology, Chemistry, or related field. 
    Possession of a current Registered Environmental Health Specialist license or ability to obtain an Environmental Health Specialist-In-Training license issued by the state of Ohio before employment begins.
    EHS-In-Training must obtain REHS license upon 3rd anniversary of EHS-In-Training approval date.
    Must be knowledgeable of environmental health standards, laws, and ordinances.
    Must be able to obtain and possess certain environmental health licenses as needed.
    Ability to work nights, weekends, and/or overtime as needed. 
    Well versed in the preparation and maintenance of office records and reports.
    Must have and maintain throughout employment a valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and be insurable under the Lucas County Commissioners Risk Management.
 

1.    Prepares and presents education for the general public, business owners, and operators on all environmental health program regulations and safety concerns, including preventing disease and negative environmental health impacts. 
2.    Communicates with the general public, business owners, operators, etc. to answer questions and concerns. 
3.    Conducts inspections (follow up-inspections, pre-license inspections, complaint inspections, etc.) and consultations and ensures public health code compliance for the following programs which includes, but is not limited to: 
a.    Pools
b.    Campgrounds
c.    Bathing Beaches
d.    Body Art Facilities
e.    School Environment
f.    Rabies/Animal Bites
g.    Food Safety 
h.    Private Water
i.    Sewage
j.    Solid and Infectious Waste
k.    Storm Water
l.    Rodent Nuisance 
m.    Housing and Nuisance complaints
n.    Chicken Ordinance
o.    Animal Variance
p.    Mercury Spills
q.    Maternity Units
r.    Municipal Code inspections as required 
s.    Institutions (Jails/Prisons/Hospitals)
t.    Environmental Assessments
4.    Prepares inspection reports, makes recommendations for remedial action to correct deficiencies, and follows-up to ensure corrections are implemented according to current laws and regulations. Issues a Notice of Violation (NOV) when appropriate. 
5.    Conducts inspections and investigations in response to complaints and may recommend solutions to problems; additionally, may make recommendations for deficiency corrections and follows up to assure that corrections are made.
6.    Generates permits and licensures for facilities, operators, and customers. 
7.    Reviews blueprints and construction plans to ensure compliance with established public health codes and laws; visits sites to evaluate equipment inventories and location as needed. 
8.    Coordinates with other agencies, public officials, and organizations to help improve public health and when completing inspections and audits. 
9.    Collects and/or prepares samples, such as water samples, rabies samples, lead dust samples, etc. for laboratory analysis. 
10.    Prepares legal correspondence to responsible parties, files affidavits for court action as required, and may appear in court to present evidence and testimony in the prosecution of violators. 
11.    Maintains appropriate licensures for specific position, including but not limited to Registered Environmental Health Specialist, Ohio Department of Agriculture Pesticide Applicator license, Ohio, etc. 
12.    Maintains proficiency with equipment, technology and systems to complete inspections and reporting.  
13.    Assists and covers other environmental health programs as needed. May be reassigned programs if needed. 
14.    Participates in committees, meetings, and other groups as needed and/or assigned.
15.    Assists with other duties in times of public health emergencies, as needed. 
16.    Adheres to PHAB core competencies including, but not limited to: T1: 1.1.1, 1.1.2, 2.2.5., 2.4.4, 2.4.5, 3.2.1, 3.2.2, 3.2.4, 3.2.5, 3.2.6, 4.1.4, and 4.7.2. 
17.    Participates in quality improvement efforts and achieving PHAB accreditation requirements. This position will be responsible for using quality improvement (QI) processes and/or techniques to improve the effectiveness of the assigned public health program. 
18.    Attends and participates in conferences, seminars, trainings, or related education classes.