Environmental Health Specialist I - Onsite Wastewater & Wells

Buncombe County

Asheville, NC, United States
Base: $27.58 - $32.68; bonus/equity: not specified...
Hybrid
Onsite wastewater systems
Private drinking water wells
Property suitability evaluation
This position will be responsible for evaluating properties to determine suitability for private drinking water wells and subsurface wastewater systems

Job Summary

  • This position will be responsible for evaluating properties to determine suitability for private drinking water wells and subsurface wastewater systems.
  • The purpose of this position is to conduct state-mandated inspections of facilities under the jurisdiction of Buncombe County Health and Human Services (BCHHS) Environmental Health division to ensure compliance with public health laws and rules.
  • Buncombe County offers in-office, hybrid, and remote positions, and employees in approved remote positions must work within a 2-hour drive from the assigned Buncombe County facility.

Matching Summary

This position will be responsible for evaluating properties to determine suitability for private drinking water wells and subsurface wastewater systems.

Salary

Base: $27.58 - $32.68; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Onsite wastewater systems
  • Private drinking water wells
  • Property suitability evaluation
  • Septic system inspections
  • Water sample collection
  • Environmental complaint investigation

Nice-to-have

  • Responsive organizational culture
  • Innovative organizational culture
  • Engage all employees
  • Honor unique experiences

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree or postgraduate degree
  • 30 semester hours in sciences
  • Registered Environmental Health Specialist status
  • Pass REHS exam and NEHA

Work Rights

Not specified

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