Buncombe County Government
Environmental Health Specialist III
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Job Description
- Req#: R05306
Employer Industry: Public Health and Environmental Services
Why consider this job opportunity:
- Salary up to $45.53 per hour
- Flexible work options including in-office, hybrid, and remote positions
- Opportunity for career advancement within Buncombe County Health and Human Services
- Engage in meaningful work that contributes to public health and safety
- Supportive work environment focused on diversity and inclusion
What to Expect (Job Responsibilities):
- Conduct routine inspections of food and lodging facilities, childcare centers, swimming pools, and tattoo establishments to ensure compliance with health regulations
- Investigate environmental health-related complaints and incidents of food-borne illness to prevent the spread of communicable diseases
- Perform plan reviews for new construction of food service establishments, swimming pools, and childcare centers
- Maintain accurate inspection records as mandated by state law, documenting violations and corrective actions
- Participate in on-call rotations to respond to environmental and public health emergencies
What is Required (Qualifications):
- Bachelor’s degree or postgraduate degree in environmental health or related field with relevant coursework in physical, biological, or health sciences
- Minimum of two (2) years of environmental health experience in Food, Lodging, and Institutions in North Carolina
- Registration required by the N.C. State Board of Environmental Health Specialist Examiners
- Must pass the REHS exam and NEHA within the established timeframe
- Ability to present educational workshops and effectively communicate with diverse audiences
How to Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications):
- Experience in environmental health inspections and investigations
- Knowledge of food sanitation and safety regulations
- Familiarity with public health law and environmental health practices
- Skills in analyzing technical regulations and reports
- Experience in public speaking and conducting educational programs
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