Under direction of the Health Officer or designee, performs environmental health compliance and enforcement activities for a local health department. The successful candidate will be responsible for conducting field inspections and/or investigations in accordance with the provisions of the New Jersey State Sanitary Code in such areas as: retail food establishments, public recreational bathing, tanning facilities, youth camps; body art procedures, public health nuisances, communicable disease control, kennels, pet shops, shelters and pounds. Applicant must possess excellent writing and communication skills and will be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by this office. Preferred Additional Qualifications: In-depth working knowledge of on-site wastewater disposal systems (septic systems). Bi-lingual preferred.

Requirements: State of NJ Registered Environmental Health Specialist License REQUIRED or must be able to provide documentation of taking upcoming REHS examination. Master's degree preferred. Excellent written & oral communication skills and proficient PC skills.

Must satisfy employer paid physical, drug screen and criminal background check. Must have a valid NJ Driver's License in good standing if driving municipal vehicles. NJ residency required by State Statute. R.S.52:14-7.