Environmental Health Specialist 2 - PN 20014202

The Ohio Department of Health is hiring an Environmental Health Specialist 2 in Toledo, OH. The role involves conducting surveys, implementing the Residential Water and Sewage Program, evaluating complaints, and providing technical assistance related to sewage treatment and private water systems. Candidates must have relevant qualifications and experience in environmental health. Transportation is required for fieldwork.
What You'll Do

The Bureau of Environmental Health and Radiation Protection is seeking a candidate to fill our Environmental Health Specialist 2 position. This position will function as a technical expert in the Residential Water and Sewage Program. This position will:
• conduct surveys of local health district programs and prepare and review survey reports for accuracy and appropriateness of findings (e.g., interpret applicable laws, rules and regulation to correct or modify findings, recommend provisional status or sanctions or corrective actions in the case of non-compliance)
• implement requirements of Residential Water and Sewage Program and research and evaluate new wastewater or drinking water treatment technologies
• review, analyze and evaluate verbal and writen complaints related to sewage treatment systems and private water systems (e.g., assess complaints to determine investigative work required and conduct or direct field and other investigative work to resolve complaint)
• provide technical assistance, consultation and training to local health departments, state agencies, grantees, contractors, industry and general public in area of sewage treatment systems and private water systems specializing in sewage system design and private water system construction review
• prepare technical reports and develop survey methodology, fact sheets, procedural guidellines, interpretive reports and technical bulletins

Position Qualifications

Registration as environmental health specialist pursuant to ORC 3776 & in addition to proceeding, must meet one of following options appropriate to area to be assigned:
• Graduated from an accredited college or university with at least a baccalaureate degree, including at least forty-five quarter units or thirty semester units of science courses approved by the director; and completed at least 30 months of full-time employment as an environmental health specialist; must be able to provide own transportation.
• Or Graduated from an accredited college or university with at least a baccalaureate degree, completed a major in environmental health science which included an internship program approved by the director; and completed at least 18 months of full-time employment as an environmental health specialist; must be able to provide own transportation.
• Or Graduated from an accredited college or university with a degree higher than a baccalaureate degree, including at least forty-five quarter units or thirty semester units of science courses approved by the director; and completed at least 18 months of full-time employment as an environmental health specialist; must be able to provide own transportation.
• Or 6 mos. exp. as Environmental Health Specialist 1, 65731, in environmental health specialty to be assigned; must be able to provide own transportation.

Note: Pursuant to Ohio Administrative Code Rule 4736-8-01(C): Science courses approved by the board shall be in biology, chemistry, physics, geology, mathematics, or statistics and be applicable to the practice of environmental health science.

Applications of those who meet the minimum qualifications will be further evaluated against the following criteria:

Preferred Qualifications
• Bachelor's or advanced degree in one of the physical, environmental sciences or engineering
• Experience providing technical assistance to stakeholders related to sewage treatment systems and products
• Experience evaluating and investigating complaints related to private water and/or sewage treatment systems
• Experience with state laws and regulations on sewage and/or private water systems
• Experience reviewing and evaluating private water and/or sewage treatment system designs, installations and/or operations
• Experience conducting on-site inspections (e.g., construction, compliance, operations, nuisance)
• Experience collecting and interpreting technical data to produce reports
• Experience in providing clear and concise written communictions to a variety of audiences
• Experience in developing and presenting training/public speaking
• Experience conducting program surveys for compliance/enforcement

All eligible applications shall be reviewed considering the following criteria: qualifications, experience, education, and active disciplinary record.

Job Skills: Environmental Services

Technical: Equipment Operations, Inspection Principles, Training

Professional: Attention to Detail, Interpreting Data, Responsiveness

Educational Transcript Requirements

Official educational transcripts are required for all post-high school educational accomplishments, coursework or degrees claimed on the application. Applicants will be required to submit an official transcript prior to receiving a formal offer of employment. Failure to provide transcripts within five (5) working days of being requested will cause the applicant to be eliminated from further consideration.

Please note that a transcript is considered "official" only if it is an original copy from the educational institution and includes an institutional watermark, ink stamp or embossed stamp. Transcripts printed from the institution's website will not be accepted. ODH reserves the right to assess the academic credibility of an educational entity's award of a putative degree.

Organization

Health

Agency Contact Name and Information

HR will contact you if selected for an interview.

Unposting Date

Jun 2, 2025, 10:59:00 PM

Work Location

TOLEDO DISTRICT OFFICE

Primary Location

United States of America-OHIO-Lucas County-Toledo

Compensation

32.08

Schedule

Full-time

Work Hours

8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Classified Indicator

Classified

Union

OCSEA

Primary Job Skill

Environmental Services

Technical Skills

Inspection Principles, Equipment Operations, Training

Professional Skills

Attention to Detail, Interpreting Data, Responsiveness

Agency Overview

ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH SPECIALIST 2

About Us

Our mission at the Ohio Department of Health (ODH) is advancing the health and well-being of all Ohioans.Our agency is committed to building a modern, vibrant public health system that creates the conditions where all Ohioans flourish.