Help Wanted: Environmental Health Specialist

As a member of the Lenoir County Government Health Department, you can make a difference! The Health Department is seeking candidates for an Environmental Health Specialist.

Candidates work involves promotion of public health through education, surveillance, consultation, inspection, and enforcement of state, local and federal environmental health laws and regulations. Candidates for employment must have practical knowledge of microbiology, biology, chemistry, food science, epidemiology, and soil science. Employees in this classification serve in a critical role that protects all Lenoir County citizens.

Lenoir County provides competitive salaries that match your experience and skill level along with a rich benefit package that includes Health Insurance-County contribution to Health Savings Plan, Dental, 14 Paid Holidays, Sick and Annual Leave accruals per pay period, Employer Contribution to the NC State Retirement System and County Contribution to the 401(k) plan, and more.

Minimum Requirements:

• Graduate from a four-year college with coursework in physical or biological sciences and two years in environmental health

• Approval for registration by the North Carolina Board of Environmental Health Specialist Examiners

• Possess a valid North Carolina Driver’s License

• Pass a background check

Application process:

Applicants must apply on-line at lenoircountync.gov under Employment Opportunities to be considered for the position. Incomplete applications will not be processed.

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

Hiring Range: $46,762 - $61,355

For questions, please call (252) 526-4200 Lenoir County prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origins, sex, veteran status, sexual orientation, religion, age, or disability in employment or the provision of services.

Lenoir County is a Drug Free Workplace