Registered Environmental Health Specialist

Bergen County, NJ is seeking a Registered Environmental Health Specialist to conduct sanitary inspections and enforce public health laws. Responsibilities include field inspections of various facilities, educational outreach, and maintaining records. The position requires knowledge of environmental health issues and effective communication skills. Applicants should possess a valid REHS license and may have experience in health departments. The job offers a salary of $65,000 annually with benefits.
Under direction, performs sanitary inspection and environmental health work involving in the enforcement of relevant sanitary, environmental, and public health laws and rules within the concerned jurisdiction; conducts inspections, investigations, and educational outreach activities; performs other related duties as required and/or necessary.


Knowledge and Abilities:



Knowledge of problems/procedures involved in sanitary inspection and environmental health work for the enforcement of relevant sanitary, environmental, and public health laws, rules, and ordinances.
Ability to assess environmental health risks and influences on humans and the environment.
Ability to interpret relevant public health laws and apply them to specific cases.
Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with coworkers and others involved in the work of the unit.
Ability to prepare reports, maintain records and files; ability to testify accurately in court.
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
Ability to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units.

Example/s of Work – may include but are not limited to:



Responsible for conducting field inspections and/or investigations in accordance with the provisions of the New Jersey State Sanitary Code in such areas as: retail food establishments; public recreational bathing; tanning facilities; youth camps; body art procedures; animal care facilities; public health nuisances; and communicable disease control.

Schedule:



40 hours per week, Monday – Friday
Rotating on call schedule

Experience/Other:



One (1) year of experience as a REHS at either a local, county, or state health department is preferred but not required.
Applicant must possess excellent writing and communication skills and will be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by this office.

Education/Licensure:



Preferred Additional Qualifications: In-depth working knowledge of on-site wastewater disposal systems (septic systems) and Lead Inspector/Risk Assessor license are a plus.
Possession of a valid Registered Environmental Health Specialist License issued by the New Jersey Department of Health is required.

What we offer:



Health, Prescription, Dental, and Vision Coverage
Enrollment into the state pension system
Life, Short-term Disability & Long-term Disability coverage
Generous Paid Time Off
Voluntary Deferred Compensation Plans
Tuition Reimbursement and training/certification opportunities
Employee Assistance and Employee Wellness Programs

Salary: $65,000 / 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.


This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including hiring, promotion, demotion, compensation, training, working conditions, transfer, job assignments, benefits, layoff, and termination.




People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply


Work Location: In person