Registered Environmental Health Specialist (REHS) or Environmental Health Specialist in Training (EHSIT)

Job Title: Registered Environmental Health Specialist (REHS) or Environmental Health Specialist in Training (EHSIT) (Sewage & Water Program)    

Service Area: Environmental Health   

Employment Status:  Full Time, Non-Exempt

Pay Grade: Salary Range: $21.53 - $29.80. Based on qualifications & experience    

Hours of Operation:  8:00 AM – 4:30 PM

Days of Work:  Monday - Friday    

Posting Date:  July 31, 2025

Closing Date:  August 22, 2025

The Medina County Health Department, a nationally accredited health department, has a full-time career opportunity for a Registered Environmental Health Specialist or Environmental Health Specialist-in-Training in our Sewage and Water Program. The position involves extensive on-the-job training and facets of biology, microbiology, chemistry, geology, earth science, environmental law, teaching/instruction, and public relations.

Essential Job Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

•    Conducting on-site inspections for the operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of new and existing sewage and water systems to ensure they meet required health standards.

•    Conducting operation and maintenance inspections regarding House Bill 110 (semi-public commercial) sewage treatment systems.

•    Evaluating soil reports for suitability for on-site sewage treatment systems, conducting real estate evaluations, analyzing subdivision plans, lot evaluations, etc.

•    Educating and consulting with public officials, the public, owners, and operators on public health issues related to sewage and water systems.

•    Enforcing compliance with state sewage and water regulations.

•    Investigating sewage and water public health nuisances.

•    Writing concise reports and correspondence.

•    Maintaining detailed records and data.

Other Functions:

•    Inspections and work activities in all other environmental health programs (food service, retail food establishment, schools, pools, general nuisances, tattoos, mosquito control, solid waste, emergency preparedness etc.) as assigned   by the Director.

Minimum Education, Training and/or Experience Needs:

•    Candidate must have a minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree with at least 45 quarter units or 30 semester units of coursework in environmental health, environmental health sciences, or in the physical, chemical, or biological sciences. 

•    Must be an Ohio Registered Environmental Health Specialist or Ohio Registered Environmental Health Specialist- in-Training eligible. 

•    Excellent oral, written, and analytical skills along with a proficiency using MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access) required. 

•    GIS experience is a plus.

Benefits:

•    Health Insurance (Medical/Dental/Vision/Rx)

•    Wellness Program

•    Ohio Public Employees Retirement System

•    Paid Sick and Vacation Time, 12 Paid Holidays 

•    Ohio Deferred Compensation and OCERP

•    Tuition Reimbursement Program

•    Opportunities for Public Loan Forgiveness Program and Loan Repayment Programs for eligible employees

Requirements:

•    Meet minimum education, training, and experience listed

•    Reliable transportation

•    Valid Ohio Driver’s License

•    Proof of auto insurance meeting Board minimums

•    Successfully pass B.C.I. background check and reference checks

•    Good health, high moral character, and good attendance record

To Apply:

Send a completed MCHD Employment Application (located at www.medinahealth.org/careers/), and current resume and cover letter to: Human Resources, Medina County Health Department, 4800 Ledgewood Drive, Medina, Ohio 44256; or fax to (330) 723-9659; or e-mail to hr@medinahealth.org. EOE