Environmental Health Specialist - Department of Health Services

Bergen County is hiring an Environmental Health Specialist for the Department of Health Services in Hackensack, NJ. The role involves conducting investigations and inspections to identify and eliminate environmental health hazards. Candidates need a Bachelor's degree in relevant fields and one year of experience. The position is full-time, with a rotating on-call schedule, and offers benefits including health coverage and paid time off. Salary is $60,000 annually.
Organizational Overview:




The Bergen County Department of Health Services' (BCDS) mission is to coordinate and assure the preservation, protection, and promotion of the health, wellbeing, and quality of life for all Bergen County residents. Through a wide range of services, BCDHS creates healthy and thriving communities.



Job Description:




This employment opportunity is to serve as an Environmental Health Specialist. Under direction conducts investigations, inspections, and gathers data for the purpose of identifying, evaluating, preventing, and eliminating environmental health hazards. Does other related duties as required.



Job Responsibilities:





Investigates known or potential environmental problems including collection of data, identification of statistical parameters, analysis and review of empirical findings, and writes technical reports covering inferences of the results obtained.
Conducts specific phases of an investigation involving air, hazardous substances, noise, solid waste, and/or water pollution control.
Analyzes data to assess pollution problems and/or compliance with established standards, and recommends approaches to control pollutants.
Serves as public information source providing information concerning environmental health issues.


Schedule:





Full time (40 hours/week), Monday - Friday
Rotating on call schedule


Education and Experience Requirements:





Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in Physical, Chemical, Biological, Environmental Sciences, Environmental Engineering, or Public Health with a concentration in environmental health.
One (1) year of experience in environmental control work involving field surveys, investigations, inspections, and preparation of reports on the environment.


Other Requirements:





40-hour HAZWOPER preferred but not required.
Hazardous Materials Technician certification preferred but not required.
Ability to analyze and evaluate data collected and to draw sound conclusions.
Ability to analyze and interpret laws, rules, and regulations on matters having impact on the environment.
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Will be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office or related units.
Appointees will be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey which is necessary to perform essential duties of the position.


What we offer:





Health, Dental, and Vision Coverage
Enrollment into the state pension system
Life, Short-term Disability & Long-term Disability coverage
Generous Paid Time Off
Competitive hourly wages
Voluntary Deferred Compensation Plan
Tuition Reimbursement
Employee Assistance and Employee Wellness Programs


Salary: $60,000/ per annum




Please send resume and employment application to resume@bergencountynj.gov - put in subject line job applying for, thank you.




The County of Bergen is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer.




It has been and will continue to be a fundamental policy of The County of Bergen not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender, gender identity, pregnancy, marital status, partnership status, domestic violence victim status, sexual orientation, age, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, veteran or military status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, caregiver status, unemployment status or any other characteristic prohibited by federal, state and/or local laws.




The County of Bergen complies with the New Jersey First Act. An employee's primary residence must be within the State of New Jersey, or the employee will have 365 days (1 Year) from their date of hire to satisfy the requirement of principal residency.