Environmental Health Regional Specialist

Agency
Dept of Health and Human Services

Division
Public Health

Job Classification Title
Environmental Health Regional Spec (NS)

Position Number

Grade
NC15

About Us
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is one of the largest, most complex agencies in the state, and has approximately 17,000 employees. It is responsible for ensuring the health, safety, and well-being of all North Carolinians, providing human service needs for special populations including individuals who are deaf, blind, developmentally disabled, and mentally ill, and helping poor North Carolinians achieve economic independence.

Description Of Work
This Environmental Health Regional Specialist position protects public health by ensuring environmental hazards are controlled in state institutions, public swimming pools, and tattoo establishments. It provides technical guidance and training to local health department staff enforcing state rules in these areas, and acts as a health advisor to state institutions on matters of location, construction, and sanitation.

Key Duties Include

• Conduct annual inspections of state institutions to assess environmental health conditions and prepare detailed reports with recommended corrective actions
• Provide technical consultation to local health departments on complex issues involving public swimming pools, tattoo establishments, and institutional sanitation
• Evaluate and approve delegation of authority for local environmental health specialists through fieldwork review, examinations, and performance assessments
• Develop and deliver training programs for environmental health professionals, industry representatives, and state agencies on relevant public health topics
• Assist in the investigation of disease outbreaks at state institutions and coordinate response efforts to identify causes and implement preventive measures
• Support local health departments with plan reviews, enforcement actions, and emergency response activities related to environmental health threats
• Participate in policy development by identifying regulatory issues, drafting rule revisions, and soliciting stakeholder input to improve program effectiveness
• Promote consistency and quality across local and state environmental health programs through consultation, evaluation, and technical support
• Represent the Department in public forums, including presentations to boards of health and county commissioners, to advocate for environmental health initiatives
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of environmental health laws, rules, and best practices to ensure compliance and inform decision-making

Knowledge Skills And Abilities/Management Preferences
**Salary Grade Range: $53,164 - $93,038

Recruitment Range: $53,164 - $69,364
Candidates now meet the minimum qualifications of a position if they meet the minimum education and experience listed on the vacancy announcement.
The Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)/ Management Preferences are not required. Applicants who possess the following skills are preferred:

• Demonstrated experience with rules and regulations governing public swimming pools, tattoo establishments, and retail food operations
• Management prefers registration with the NC State Board of Environmental Health Specialist Examiners
• Valid driver's license and willingness to travel for inspections, meetings, and trainings
• Demonstrated experience providing training in both classroom and field settings
• Experience conducting public swimming pool plan reviews and providing technical feedback for compliance

The Posting Will Close At 11:59 P.M. The Night Before The End Date
We Will Be Recruiting For Two (2) Positions With This Post: and Your Application Will Be Considered For All Noted Open Positions.
This Position Is Eligible To Be Fully Remote, With Some Requirements To Report Into Raleigh, North Carolina For Meetings And Duties Requested By Management.
works in the EASTERN Region Of North Carolina, specifically the following counties:
Columbus, Brunswick, Pender

New Hanover, Sampson, Duplin

Onslow, Johnston, Wayne

Greene, Wilson, Nash

Warren, Halifax, Jones

Carteret, Pitt, Hertford

Gates, Bertie, Tyrrell

Dare, Hyde, Beaufort

Craven, Granville, Vance

Franklin, Edgecombe, Northampton

Martin, Washington, Chowain

Perquimans, Pasquotank, Camden

Currituck, Pamlico, Lenoir

works in
the WESTERN Region Of North Carolina, specifically the following counties:
Graham, Clay, Polk

Wilkes, Avery, Catawba

Alexander, Burke, Alleghany

Cherokee, Swain, Macon

Jackson, Haywood, Transylvania

Madison, Buncombe, Henderson

Rutherford, McDowell, Yancey

Mitchell, Caldwell, Watuga

Ashe, Iredell, Mecklenburg

About The NC Division Of Public Health
The NC Division of Public Health works to promote and contribute to the highest possible level of health for the people of North Carolina. Our entire statewide system of public health has dedicated professionals who carry out our mission every day through a wide range of essential activities touching the lives of everyone in our state

About Environmental Health
The mission of the Environmental Health Section of the Division of Public Health is to safeguard life, promote human health, and protect the environment through the practice of modern environmental health science, the use of technology, rules, public education, and above all, dedication to public trust.

Compensation And Benefits
The State of North Carolina offers excellent comprehensive benefits. Employees can participate in health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, and the NCFlex program (numerous high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis). Employees also receive paid vacation, sick, and community service leave. In addition, paid parental leave is available to eligible employees. Visit website for State Benefits.

Supplemental Contact Information
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is an Equal Opportunity Employer that embraces an Employment First philosophy, which consists of complying with all federal laws, state laws, and Executive Orders. We are committed to reviewing requests for reasonable accommodation at any time during the hiring process or while on the job. For more information about DHHS:

DHHS uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act with the most qualified individuals. Hiring salary will be based on relevant qualifications, internal equity, and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position.

In accordance with the Governor's Executive Order 303, our agency supports second-chance employment for individuals who were previously incarcerated or justice-involved. We invite all potential applicants to apply for positions for which they may be qualified.

Application Process
Be sure to complete the application in its entirety.
Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing this application.

• Information should be provided in the appropriate areas, to include the following: Education, including high school and all degrees obtained, Work Experience, and Certificates & Licenses. It is critical to our screening and salary determination process that applications contain comprehensive candidate information.
• Answers to Supplemental Questions are not a substitute for providing all relevant information within the body of your application. To receive credit for the supplemental questions, you must provide supporting information within the "Work Experience" section of the application, to support your answers.
• If multiple applications are submitted to an individual posting, only the most recent application received prior to the closing date will be accepted. Applications must be submitted by 5:00 PM on the closing date.
• Applicants may be subject to a criminal background check. All candidates selected for positions considered "Positions of Trust" will be subject to a criminal background check.
• Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application over the phone. To check the status of your application, please log in to your account. Upon the closing date, applications are "Under Review" and will be screened by Human Resources for qualified applicants. The hiring process may take several weeks.
• Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. Transcripts and degree evaluations may be uploaded with your application. The State of North Carolina/Office of State Human Resources uses the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) as a referral resource for applicants who need to have their credentials certified as equivalent.
• For a list of organizations that perform this specialized service, please visit the NACES membership website at

Degree/College Credit Verification
Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.
Transcripts, degree evaluations, and cover letters may be uploaded with your application.
Veterans' and National Guard Preference

• Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference must attach a DD-214 Member-4 Form (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to their applications.
• Applicants seeking National Guard Preference must attach an NGB 23A (RPAS), along with the state application, if they are a current member of the NC National Guard in good standing.
• Applicants who are former members of either the NC Army National Guard or the NC Air National Guard, with honorable discharge and six years of creditable service, must attach a copy of the DD 256 or NGB 22, along with the state application.

ADA Accommodations
Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA), DHHS is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, DHHS will ensure that people with disabilities, or known limitations covered by the PWFA, are provided with reasonable accommodation. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact the person indicated below.

Contact Information
If there are any questions about this posting, please contact Talent Acquisition at
Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing this application.
Minimum Education And Experience
Some state job postings say you can qualify by an "equivalent combination of education and experience." If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.

Bachelor's degree from an appropriately accredited institution with coursework in physical and biological sciences and three years of professional experience in environmental health

OR
An equivalent combination of education and experience.

EEO Statement
The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs, observances, and practices.

Recruiter
Tresha Walker