Environmental Health Specialist

VACANCY NUMBER 26-084 HIRING RANGE $68,197 - $82,894 OPENING DATE August 31, 2026 CLOSING DATE Open Until Filled TO APPLY Please submit your application online at www.moorecountync.gov ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES FOOD AND LODGING DIVISION: Performs professional environmental health work in the promotion of public health through education, surveillance, consultation, inspection, and enforcement of state, local, and federal environmental health laws and regulations. Functions as a specialist with the Food and Lodging Division of the Environmental Health Office. Work is performed under the regular supervision of the Environmental Health Supervisor I. KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS Working knowledge of environmental health laws, rules, and procedures, as well as a complete understanding of the concepts of public health law Practical knowledge of microbiology, chemistry, food science, epidemiology, and basic engineering technology as applied to environmental health practices General knowledge of community resources Working knowledge of the responsibilities of other agencies involved in environmental health work Working knowledge of the interrelationship between socio-economic factors and environmental health concerns EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS Bachelors Degree or postgraduate degree from a program that is accredited by the National Environmental Health Science and Protection Accreditation Council (EHAC) OR Bachelors Degree or postgraduate degree from an appropriately accredited institution in Public Health and one (1) year of experience in the field of environmental health practice OR Bachelors Degree or postgraduate degree from an appropriately accredited institution with a minimum of 30 semester hours or 45 quarter hours in the physical, biological, natural, life, or health sciences and one (1) year of experience in the field of environmental health practice AND Must be eligible to meet the requirements for registration or license as an Environmental Health Specialist as outlined in Article 4, Chapter 90A of the NC General Statutes *** Applications for Environmental Health Specialist Trainee will be considered if no qualified Environmental Health Specialist applicants are available. Starting salary for an Environmental Health Specialist Trainee is $64,949. LICENSE AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS Must possess and maintain a valid North Carolina drivers license. Must be eligible to meet the requirements for registration or license as an Environmental Health Specialist as outlined in Article 4, Chapter 90A of the NC General Statutes PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS This is medium work requiring the exertion of 50 pounds of force occasionally, up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects; work requires stooping, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, and feeling; vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word and conveying detailed or important instructions to others accurately, loudly, or quickly; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels and to receive detailed information through oral communications and/or to make fine distinctions in sound; visual acuity is required for depth perception, color perception, peripheral vision, preparing and analyzing written or computer data, visual inspection involving small defects and/or small parts, use of measuring devices, operation of motor vehicles or equipment, determining the accuracy and thoroughness of work, and observing general surroundings and activities; the worker is subject to inside and outside environmental conditions and atmospheric conditions, which may include exposure to inclement weather and difficult terrain. The worker may be exposed to bloodborne pathogens and may be equired to wear specialized personal protective equipment. BENEFITS Health Benefits including medical, dental, prescription drug plan, flexible spending accounts Life Insurance, Retirement, and Investment Plans including membership in the NC Local Government Employees' Retirement System, NC 401(k) Voluntary Insurance Programs such as short-term disability, accident, cancer, etc. Holiday, Annual, and Sick Leave for eligible employees. The County of Moore is a drug-free workplace and Equal Opportunity employer. In compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, Moore County will employ only those individuals who are U.S. citizens or legal aliens authorized to maintain employment in the United States. All applicants tentatively selected for this position will be required to submit to a pre-employment background check, pre-employment drug test, and post offer physical. Moore County is an E-Verify Participant