Environmental Health Specialist/Environmental Health Specialist in Training

Hamilton County Public Health is hiring an Environmental Health Specialist/Environmental Health Specialist in Training in Cincinnati, OH. The role involves conducting inspections of sewage treatment and private water systems to ensure compliance with health standards. Candidates need a Bachelor’s Degree in Science and must be registered or able to register as an Environmental Health Specialist in Ohio. The position requires a valid driver’s license and some evening/weekend hours.
Hamilton County Public Health is accepting applications for an Environmental Health Specialist/ Environmental Health Specialist in Training vacancy in the Water Quality Division. The successful candidate will conduct sewage treatment system (septic systems) and private water system (cistern/well) inspections to ensure compliance with local and state requirements. Requirements include: State of Ohio Environmental Health Specialist/Environmental Health Specialist in Training Registration or ability to obtain; Bachelor’s Degree in Science; Valid Driver’s License and private vehicle for job use. Some evening and weekend hours required.

Job Duties include but are not limited to:
• Conduct onsite sewage treatment system inspections/sampling of residential and commercial facilities to ensure compliance with public health standards and state and local regulations.
• Providing technical advice to owners, operators and contractors on matters relating to sewage treatment systems.
• Preparing correspondence, records and reports concerning inspection made.
• Performing general office work (e.g., filing, answering telephones, etc.).
• Regulate the installation/alteration/sealing of sewage treatments systems.
• Review new and replacement sewage treatment system designs to ensure compliance with local and state requirements.
• Work with other officials and agencies in the promotion of improved environmental health.
• Performing other related duties as assigned.

This is a non-exempt position. Only non-tobacco/users need apply. HCPH is committed to advancing health equity and encourages those with diverse backgrounds and experiences to apply. EOE.

Please send resume by April 4, 2025

to:

Stephanie Taylor, HR Officer

250 William Howard Taft Road, 2nd Floor, Cincinnati, Ohio 45219

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $24.47 per hour

Benefits:
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:
• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person