Canton Environmental Health Specialist I (Health Inspector I)

Canton Environmental Health Specialist I (Health Inspector I)

Salary

$50,189.00 Annually

Location

420 Market Ave N., Canton, OH

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

M59-26

Department

Canton City Public Health

Opening Date

06/08/2026

Closing Date

6/29/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

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Wage Information

Minimum Salary: $50,189 (+$10-$20/hour in benefits)

Employment with the Canton City Public Health Department comes with an array of benefits. We offer comprehensive health insurance, paid vacations, paid holidays, a retirement plan, sick time, and personal holidays.

Interested in this position? Please submit your application throughgovernmentjobs.com/careers/cantonohioby clicking the "Apply" button on the posting. Applicants MUST submit a copy of a valid drivers license or other photo ID along with their application and any other pertinent documentation.

This is an open examination. To be eligible for the position under this examination, all applicants must be U.S. citizens or have a valid permanent resident card. Applicants MUST submit a copy of their valid drivers license, college transcripts, and detailed resume.

Job Description

Position Summary:

An Environmental Health Specialist I (EHS I) provides specialized consultation and technical services in the field of environmental health science, including education, inspections, evaluations and enforcement to promote public health and prevent disease. The individual collaborates with internal and external partners under the direct supervision of a Registered Environmental Health Specialist (REHS). The EHS I is an in-training position with initial heavy supervision and peer support for work tasks. Once the individual is able to perform the work independently and has obtained a Registered Environmental Health Specialist license through the State of Ohio, they may be eligible for promotion to EHS II. The assigned work tasks progressively increase in complexity until the individual is able to perform independently with some supervision. The ideal candidate will display a strong commitment to the practice of public health and embrace the mission, vision and values of Canton City Public Health.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

I. Inspections and Compliance:

• Receive training on environmental health inspection and enforcement techniques, procedures, and investigation processes. Accompany REHS and/or other trainers to observe application of appropriate environmental health methods, regulations and procedures to gain experience.
• Conduct inspections in various areas including, food protection, potable water, wastewater, solid and hazardous waste, hazardous materials, illicit discharge detection and elimination, vector and pest control, occupational safety and health, air pollution, indoor air, housing, institutions, body art and piercing, swimming pools and recreational facilities and other environmental areas.
• Document all inspection activities and findings in various electronic systems.
• Communicate effectively and accurately verbally and in writing.

II. Public Health Investigation and Enforcement

• Investigate potential public health complaints and concerns in accordance to the Ohio Revised Code, Ohio Administrative Code, City of Canton Health Code and other statutes and regulations.
• Document investigations in order to issue appropriate compliance orders, which may include education, consultation, and/or enforcement with legal action.
• Collaborate with REHS to enforce relevant public health laws and rules.
• Work collaboratively with other city departments to improve the environmental health of Canton.

III. Community Engagement:

• Work with community and neighborhood groups to identify and mitigate public health hazards.
• Provide educational outreach to community partners and the public to create increased knowledge around environmental health topics.
• Work effectively with people of diverse cultures, ages, and economic backgrounds in a culturally competent and sensitive manner.
• Participate in various community coalitions to support the mission of the department.
• Engage actively in workgroups and committees within the department.

IV. Emergency Response:

• Provide support functions in response to public health emergencies as directed by the Health Commissioner.

V. Professional Development:

• Maintain 24 continuing education credits biennially.
• Attend trainings and conferences to improve technical knowledge used in the practice of environmental health programs.

The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.

Minimum Qualifications and Credentials:

• Bachelor's degree with a minimum of at least forty-five quarter units or thirty semester units of science courses.
• Registered with the Ohio Department of Health as an Environmental Health Specialist in Training (EHSIT). (Note: An EHSIT registration from ODH is not required for application; however, to be considered for hire, an EHSIT registration from ODH must be obtained and maintained.)
• Must be computer proficient and able to work efficiently in a heavily computerized PC environment using various Office Suite and database applications, including web-based collaboration tools, email, etc.
• Valid driver's license.

To be considered for an interview, a candidate must submit a college transcript and meet the requirements to obtain an Environmental Health Specialist in Training (EHSIT) registration from the Ohio Department of Health (ODH) (https://odh.ohio.gov/know-our-programs/sanitarian- registration/welcome-to). Within six months of hire, candidate must complete ICS 100, ICS 200, ICS, 700 and ICS 800 training and any additional training prescribed by supervision to assist in completing assigned job duties.

Work Environment:

• Daily work may include general office environment (temperature controlled) and/or field environment (i.e. industrial, commercial, residential and outdoors in inclement weather and temperature extremes).
• Office environment may include sitting, standing, viewing a computer screen and light physical labor.
• Must be able to perform field inspection duties, both outdoors and indoors. Must be able to lift/hoist 50 lbs. or more; carry equipment; walk on slippery, uneven/unimproved surfaces; climb stairs, handle tires, trash and household hazardous waste. Periodically, working in substandard environmental conditions (i.e. poor sanitation, pest infestations, foul and noxious odors, puncture hazards, human and animal waste, and general unsanitary conditions). Use of appropriate person protective equipment (PPE) will be required, including protective toe shoes, safety glasses, outerwear and possibly other PPE as needed.
• Interactions may entail regular exposure to psychologically or emotionally challenging information, necessitating resilience and a supportive team atmosphere to maintain well-being of self and staff and effectively address the needs of individuals served.
• Must be able to work independently and in a team environment. All work requires mental focus, organizational skills, ability to meet critical deadlines and excellent communication skills, both written and verbal and the ability to document observations.
• This position may require scheduling of duties at night, on weekends or other non-traditional work hours. Scheduling of duties may occur with less than 24 hours' notice.
• City vehicles will be provided for work activities/work travel with supervisor approval. Travel may be required outside of Canton and occasionally, overnight.

Reasonable accommodation in accordance with ADA Compliance will be made available to those who need it to achieve the above descriptions.

Benefits:

This position takes part in a pension plan from the Ohio Public Employment Retirement System. Eligible for insurance (medical, dental, vision, life), paid sick leave, paid vacation and paid holidays.

Key Competencies:

Canton City Public Health has adopted The Council on Linkages Core Competencies for Public Health Professionals (www.phf.org/corecompetencies). Employees must possess skills associated with the competencies appropriate for assigned tier level.

Canton City Public Health has adopted Organizational Competencies that all employees are expected to achieve (800-031-P_Canton City Public Health Organizational Competencies).

Canton City Public Health has adopted the Professional Competencies through the National Environmental Health Association (https://www.neha.org/rehs-rs-credential) and in accordance with ODH examination for State registration. An Environmental Health Specialist-in-Training registration must be maintained according to ODH requirements.

Testing Information

SUBSEQUENT TO THE FILING OF THE APPLICATION, ELIGIBLE CANDIDATES WILL BE NOTIFIED OF THE FORMAT, LOCATION, DATE, AND TIME OF THE EXAMINATION.

Repeating an Exam

Per OAC Rule 123: 1-9-01, an applicant who has competed in a civil service examination cannot repeat that examination or take and examination for the same classification within FOUR MONTHS from the date of original examination, unless an alternative form of examination is given, or unless other standards are specified in the examination announcement.

RATING

Your name will be placed on a list of eligible candidates upon receiving a passing score. Once the list has been established, your name will remain on the list for a period of one (1) year.

Additional Information

• DISCLAIMER*

All applicants should receive an email from noreply@governmentjobs.com confirming that their application was received. If you do not receive a confirmation email, please contact Civil Service at jobs@cantonohio.gov to confirm that your application went through. Once Civil Service processes applications, you will be emailed again within 5 business days. Should you not receive an email, please call our office at 330-489-3360.

IMPORTANT NOTICE TO VETERANS

As provided in ORC 124.23C, any person who has completed service in the uniformed services, who have been honorably discharged from the uniformed services or transferred to the reserve with evidence of satisfactory service, and who is an Ohio resident and any member of a reserve component of the armed forces of the United States, including the Ohio National Guard, who has completed more than 180 days of active duty service pursuant to an executive order of the President of the United States or an act of Congress of the United States may file with the director a certificate of service or honorable discharge (DD-214 - Long version), and upon this filing, the person shall receive an additional credit of twenty percent (20%) of the person's total grade given in the examination in which the person receives a passing grade.

A member in good standing of a reserve component of the armed forces of the United States, including the Ohio National Guard, who successfully completes the member's initial entry-level training shall receive a credit of fifteen percent (15%) of the person's total grade given in the examination in which the person receives a passing grade.

NOTICE OF DRUG TESTING REQUIREMENT

Pursuant to Civil Service Rules, applicants are hereby advised that the position of employment being examined for may be subject to a drug test. Accordingly, eligibility is not considered final until drug testing has been successfully completed with a negative result.

NOTICE OF BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION

Be advised that candidates may be subjected to a confidential background investigation, including, but not limited to, a criminal record check and driving record check.

ADA COMPLIANCE

Reasonable accommodation in accordance with ADA Compliance will be made available upon request to those qualified applicants in need of it, in order to achieve the essential job functions as described above.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for appointment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, political affiliation, age, type of disability, or any other non-merit factor.

BY ORDER OF THE CANTON CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION

Rachel A. Forchione, Director

Anna M. Moeglin, Assistant Director

City of Canton permanent, full-time employees (working 30 hours per week or more) and their eligible dependents become eligible for comprehensive health benefits on the first day of the month following 60 days of employment. Health benefits include hospitalization, outpatient services, prescription coverage, dental and vision coverage, and group life insurance.

Time off benefits may include paid vacation, paid holidays, and paid sick leave.

Full-time employees may be eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness. To learn more about the program and how to qualify, visit https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service

All Safety Forces (Police and Fire) become members of the Ohio Police and Fire Pension (OP & F). All other employees become members of the Ohio Public Employees Retirement System (OPERS).

For additional information regarding benefits, contact the Human Resources Department at 330.438.4136. Click here to access the benefits flyers.

01

Are you a U. S. Citizen, or do you have a valid permanent resident card? (Must attach valid permanent resident card when completing application to qualify).

• Yes
• No

02

Do you have a valid drivers license?

• Yes
• No

03

Do you have a Bachelors degree with a minimum of at least forty-five quarter units or thirty semester units of science courses?

• Yes
• No

04

Do you possess an active Environmental Health Specialist in Training (EHSIT) registration from the Ohio Department of Health?

• Yes
• No

05

Are you computer proficient and able to work efficiently in a heavily computerized PC environment using various Office Suite and database applications, including web-based collaboration tools, email, etc?

• Yes
• No

06

Did you attach your college transcripts to your application? (Required)

• Yes
• No

07

Have you tested for this position with the City of Canton in the last 4 months?

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer City of Canton

Department Canton City Public Health Address 420 Market Ave N

1st Floor

Canton, Ohio, 44702