Environmental Health Specialist OSWW (Part Time)

$52,208 - $60,039/Yr

Forsyth County - Winston-Salem, NC

Part-time - Mid Level

Winston-Salem, NC

Administration of Human Resource Programs

About the position

The Forsyth County Department of Public Health is seeking a Part-Time Environmental Health Specialist to work in the Water and Wastewater Section. This role involves evaluating and permitting various environmental health activities, including soil site evaluations, septic system inspections, and water sampling. The specialist will also assist in maintaining public health standards related to wastewater treatment and vector control.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and permit soil site evaluations and septic system installations.
• Inspect new well constructions and abandonments.
• Collect water samples from new and existing wells.
• Conduct operation and maintenance inspections of existing septic systems.
• Assist the Vector Control Program as needed.
• Review plans and engineering data for wastewater treatment systems and issue/revoke permits.
• Enforce regulations governing mobile home courts through inspections and compliance checks.
• Perform soil/site evaluations to determine suitability for ground absorption installations.
• Design large and alternative sewage disposal systems.
• Investigate public complaints and initiate corrective actions as necessary.
• Prepare and maintain related records and reports.
• Provide information and training to the public regarding permit policies and regulations.

Requirements

• Working knowledge of onsite wastewater treatment systems and public health laws.
• Experience in inspection methods and investigation techniques in environmental health.
• Ability to analyze technical and administrative regulations and reports.
• Strong communication skills for public interaction and educational presentations.
• Ability to independently plan and schedule work activities.

Nice-to-haves

• Knowledge of solid waste management and institutional sanitation.
• Experience in vector control and protection of water supplies.

Benefits

• Part-time employment with a competitive salary range of $52,208.00 - $60,039.20 per year.