| Location | Greensboro, NC |
| Salary | $52,735.07–$61,963.20 Per Year |
Environmental Health Specialist - #00006471
Salary
$52,735.07 - $61,963.20 Annually
Location
1203 Maple Street Greensboro, NC
Job Type
Full Time
Job Number
04185
Department
Public Health
Opening Date
10/21/2026
Closing Date
11/11/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
GUILFORD COUNTY GOVERNMENT
Empower Successful People to thrive in a Strong Community supported by Quality Government
Description
GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES
This is 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. Employees are responsible for the performance of professional environmental health services through the application of principals of Epidemiology, Environmental Health Science, and Public Health Law. Work is performed under the direction and supervision of an Environmental Health Manager in the Public Health Department.
DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS
Employees are involved in educating the general public on environmental matters, inspecting, providing advice on the correction of environmental problems, and enforcing state, local, and federal laws relating to the environment in one distinct environmental program.
Examples of Duties
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Essential duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Public contact may be through telephone calls, written correspondence, personal visits with clients, or their agents, in the office, and in the field.
Conducts inspections of well sitings, installation of well casing, emplacement of well grout, final well head completion, well repairs and well abandonment.
Conducts inspections on new and repaired grout for conventional septic tank systems, and conventional systems with pump.
Determines sanitation grades.
Conducts sanitation evaluations for a wide range of food service operations (large and small), sandwich manufactures, meat markets, institutional food service, swimming pools, water parks, child day care facilities and medical residential care facilities.
Conducts soil evaluations on single family residences, multiple family residences, commercial, greater than 1000 gallon/day, bedroom additions and sub-divisions, to determine their suitability for on-site sewage treatment and disposal systems.
Designs sub-surface waste disposal systems.
Examines, evaluates, and approves construction plans and specifications with architects, engineers, plant personnel, and dairy farmers.
Visits sites to determine facility is being constructed according to the approved plans and/or to approve altered or non-submitted plans.
Participates in Epidemiology investigations.
Collects samples of pollution material for purpose of analysis.
Sets up computer applications for services, writes permits, sends letters and other correspondence, completes daily, weekly, and monthly forms, documents and maintains service files and makes appropriate computer entries.
Participates in public health educational programs with schools, realtors, and developers.
Assists in the training of trainee employees assuring consistent field quality control.
Monitors and conducts investigations of proper disposal of garbage, rubbish, solid waste, demolition debris and hazardous materials.
Performs related duties as required.
RECRUITMENT STANDARDS
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Working knowledge of environmental health laws, rules, and procedures, as well as a complete understanding of the concepts of public health law.
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 concerns.
Working knowledge of environmental health laws, rules, and procedures, as well as complete understanding of the concepts of public health law.
Knowledge of microbiology, biology, chemistry, food science, epidemiology, soil science, entomology, and basic engineering technology as applied to environmental health practices.
Working knowledge of inspection methods and investigation techniques as applied in environmental health issues.
Ability to analyze and comprehend a wide variety of technical and administrative regulations, records, and reports.
Ability to exercise sound judgment and deal tactfully with a wide range of public contacts while enforcing public health laws and regulations.
Ability to motivate and educate business and property owners and the public in matters related to protecting and promoting public health.
Ability to present formal environmental health training programs.
Ability to develop and express ideas and opinions concisely, comprehensively, and clearly in oral and written form.
Ability to independently plan and schedule work activities.
Ability to apply environmental health knowledge and techniques in the investigation of environmental health problems.
Ability to analyze, evaluate and recommend appropriate child support action.
Ability to communicate effectively with parents of minor dependent children, law enforcement agencies and Judiciary personnel to obtain pertinent information.
Ability to maintain effective working relationships with other employees and the general public.
Ability to present information orally or in report form.
Typical Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
AND
Trainee Appointment:
Eligible to be registered as an Environmental Health Specialist Intern within 60 days of employment. Employee may remain EHS intern until registration as an Environmental Health Specialist or up to two years, whichever comes first.
Supplemental Information
Physical Demands and Work Conditions
Sits, walks, stands, climbs, kneels during a workday. Must be able to physically perform the basic life support functions of walking, fingering, grasping, talking, and hearing. Periodically, may be required to lift up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Must have the visual acuity to record observations, to read and analyze, to prepare data and figures and to access and input environmental health findings into a computer terminal. Employee is subject to both inside and outside environmental conditions. Employee is subject to noise, dust, rain, snow, mud, sewage and odors from biological substance spills. Exposure to dangers encountered around heavy equipment and rough, and uneven terrain.
Driving is Essential
Driving is an essential requirement of this position whether driving a County owned or personal vehicle to conduct county business. Motor Vehicle Reports may be verified for valid drivers license and that the driving record is compatible with the countys driving criteria.
If a personal vehicle is operated for county business proper insurance is maintained as per Guilford Countys vehicle use policy.
Special Note
This generic class description gives an overview of the job class, its essential job functions and recommended job requirements. However, for each individual position assigned to this class, there is available a completed job description with physical abilities checklist which can be reviewed before initiating a selection process. They can provide additional detailed information on which to base various personnel actions and can assist management in making legal defensible personnel decisions.
Guilford County is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) to employees and applicants for employment regardless of color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation or political affiliation. The County is committed to complying with all applicable federal, state and local laws that pertain to employment, and to providing a work environment that is free from discrimination of any kind. If you need an auxiliary aide, make the request forty-eight (48) hours in advance of the time the accommodation is needed by calling 336-641-3324.
We are excited about the opportunity of having you as a prospective new employee!
You probably already know our county is a wonderful county to live in, but did you know it is also a wonderful place to work?
Below are a few of the reasons why we love working for Guilford County.
We offer Health Insurance (UnitedHealthCare) to all benefitted employees working a minimum of 20 hours per week. The shared cost of the premium is based on scheduled/budgeted hours. If you are a full-time employee working 40 hours a week you can expect to pay less than $35 a month for medical coverage, dental coverage for $4 a month and vision coverage for $5 a month. Thats less than $45 a month for medical, dental & vision coverage; thats unheard of.
Telehealth UHC Virtual Visits are available to you with no copay or out of pocket expense.
We are excited to inform you Guilford County has an Employee Wellness Center (24/7 access) with strength training equipment, cardio machines and a group exercise room with virtual or in person coaching from our Wellness Specialist!
Employee Assistance Program, 100% funded by the county. A superb benefit for you and your family absolutely free. Confidential help with personal or work-related issues.
13 paid holidays, 12 sick days, and 12 vacation days a year. Thats 37 paid days a year, totaling almost 2 months of paid time off.
Employer contributes 5% into your 401(k) - no match required.
Enrollment in the State Retirement Plan by contributing 6%.
Longevity pay beginning at five years of service.
We provide a $10,000 Life and AD&D benefit to eligible employees.
Flexible spending accounts (FSA) allow you to set aside tax-free dollars for health care and dependent care.
Voluntary Life, AD&D, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability.
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Please select the highest level of education you have completed All education and certifications must be listed in the Education section of the employment application. Transcripts may be required to verify educational qualifications.
02
If you have a degree, which best describes your major field of study?
03
How many years of professional experience do you have working in environmental health? Human Resources will not process incomplete answers. All experience must be documented in the Work History section of the application. Failure to do so may result in the application being considered incomplete.
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In your own words clearly describe your experience (company name, job duties, etc.) working in environmental health? • If you have no experience, please type "Not Applicable" or "N/A." • Applications with "See Resume" are considered incomplete and will be given no further consideration. Human Resources will not process incomplete answers. • You must also clearly state your experience in the Employment / Work History section of your employment application
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What is your status with the NC State Board of Environmental Health Specialist Examiners?
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Do you have a valid NC Drivers License, or the ability to obtain one?
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Guilford County requires employees to reside within a two-hour driving radius of Guilford County. Do you currently meet this residency requirement, or are you willing and able to relocate to meet it if selected? Important: Failure to meet or agree to meet the residency requirement may result in disqualification from further consideration.
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I understand that all Required Competencies, Work history and Credentials and Education must appear on the application in the Education and Work Experience sections of the application form to receive consideration during the selection process. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing the application, "See Attached Resume or an Embedded Text Resume" will be considered incomplete and will not be processed.
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I understand that an official copy of my college transcript will be required upon conditional offer of employment.
Required Question
Employer Guilford County
Address 201 S Greene Street
Greensboro, North Carolina, 27401-6417
Phone 3366413763