Environmental Health Specialist (FT)

$75,878 - $97,490/Yr

City Of Brooklyn Park - Brooklyn Park, MN

Full-time - Entry Level

Brooklyn Park, MN

Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support

About the position

The Environmental Health Specialist is responsible for conducting inspections at various licensed establishments, investigating foodborne and waterborne illness outbreaks, and ensuring compliance with health regulations. This role involves preparing reports, enforcing laws, and providing public education, all while exercising independent judgment in accordance with departmental policies and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Conduct routine, complaint, and follow-up inspections of licensed establishments such as restaurants, grocery stores, and swimming pools.
• Investigate foodborne and waterborne illness outbreaks in accordance with City, State, and Federal regulations.
• Issue clear and concise inspection reports and correction orders to communicate health or safety violations.
• Maintain health inspection databases to measure departmental performance and compliance with delegation agreements.
• Utilize GIS software for data analysis and reporting.
• Address complaints in licensed facilities and environmental hazards in commercial and residential settings.
• Provide public education and outreach through presentations and demonstrations.
• Develop and lead interdepartmental and cross-functional projects and investigations.
• Recruit, mentor, and train seasonal interns to ensure compliance with division policies.
• Assist in reviewing and updating program policies and procedures.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in biological or physical sciences or a related field.
• One year of experience in environmental health or a related field.
• Valid and current driver's license.
• Registered Sanitarian (RS) or Registered Environmental Health Specialist (REHS) certification within one year of hire.
• Certified Pool Operator (CPO) or Aquatic Facilities Operator (AFO) certification within one year of hire.
• Emergency Management training through the National Incident Management System (NIMS).
• Knowledge of the Minnesota Food Code and FDA Food Program Standards.

Nice-to-haves

• Fluency in Spanish, Hmong, Russian, Somali, Laotian, or Vietnamese languages.
• Three years of experience in environmental health inspections.
• Current registration as a RS/REHS for NEHA.

Benefits

• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid holidays