Environmental Health Specialist II

Environmental Health Specialist II Baltimore County, MD

• 3.6 Towson, MD Job Details Full-time $60,729
• $69,269 a year 14 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance Flexible spending account Tuition reimbursement Employee assistance program Vision insurance Life insurance Retirement plan Qualifications Registered Environmental Health Specialist Driver's License Bachelor's degree Full Job Description Salary $60,729.00
• $69,269.

00 Annually Location Towson, MD Job Type MERIT Job Number 04.312 05-26 Department

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AND SUSTAINABILITY

Opening Date 06/01/2026 DESCRIPTION

BENEFITS QUESTIONS

Pay Schedule I, Grade 30,

Regular Schedule:

35 hours per week. A vacancy exists in the Department of Environmental Protection and Sustainability, Well Program within the Ground Water Management Section. A list of eligible applicants will be established based on the examination as outlined below. This job announcement may close at any time with little or no notice. Applicants are advised to apply promptly. Current and future vacancies occurring within this class may be filled from the list of eligible applicants. This job announcement may close at any time with little or no notice. Applicants are advised to apply promptly. All interested transfer and promotional candidates must apply at this time. List all promotions and changes in job duties due to reclassification as separate work experience on your application. Applicants must include the dates of the promotions and reclassifications. You MUST attach your transcript(s) and any required certification(s) or license(s) to your application.

Note:

Failure to complete all fields of the "Work Experience" section of the application will result in your application not being considered. A resume will not be considered in determining your qualifications for a position. Applicants selected for an interview may provide a resume at that time. Failure to submit proof of Licenses, Certifications and Education will result in your application not being considered. Examples of Duties Definition of Responsibility Under general supervision, meets the full performance level of professional inspections/investigations/plan reviews, of the mandated and/or delegated environmental health and/or environmental protection programs, to ensure compliance with Federal, State, and local laws and regulations. May help train and review the work of subordinate personnel or manage a specialized phase of an environmental health and/or environmental protection program. Essential Functions Performs site evaluations and percolation testing for individual residential lots, subdivisions, and institutional/commercial properties to determine appropriate placement and construction criteria for onsite sewage disposal systems. Reviews permit applications and plans for new construction and renovations of buildings for compliance with regulations pertaining to private well water supplies, onsite sewage disposal systems, asbestos, and solid waste management. Conducts field inspections for onsite sewage disposal systems, wells, and solid waste processing facilities for compliance with county and state regulations. Collects water and soil samples from private and public properties for chemical and bacteriological analyses. Issues correction and violation notices and represents the department at administrative hearings for onsite sewage disposal system and solid waste regulatory compliance issues. Examples of Other Duties Serves as a resource person on regulations and legislation affecting specialized areas. Completes detailed reports of all inspections/investigations in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. Communicates and consults with members of the public and internal and external agencies, as required. Conducts inspections for residential underground storage tank removals to assess potential environmental contamination from petroleum products. Conducts sanitary surveys to assess the need for extension of public water and sewer. Inspects solid and liquid waste collection vehicles for compliance with county and state regulations. Performs other related duties as required.

NOTE:

The duties and responsibilities listed above are for the purpose of determining a common set of minimum qualifications for all positions in this class. They may not include all of the essential job functions of each position in the class. Each position may not be required to perform all of the essential job functions listed. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in one of the physical, environmental health, or biological sciences, engineering or agriculture Plus Registration as a licensed Environmental Health Specialist in the State of Maryland Plus Two years' experience working in environmental health (Education beyond a bachelor's degree in a physical, environmental health or biological science, engineering or agriculture may be substituted for the required experience on a year-for-year basis.) Licenses and Certificates Possession of a valid license to legally operate any class of vehicle or equipment necessary to perform the duties of the position is required at the time of appointment. Current registration as a licensed Environmental Health Specialist in the State of Maryland is required at the time of application. Proof of Licenses, Certifications and Education Applicants are required to submit proof of licenses, certifications and education beyond high school to meet the required and preferred qualifications of the position. Diplomas or transcripts must show the applicant's major field of study. Copies and unofficial transcripts are acceptable. Proof of licenses, certifications, and/or education must be submitted with each application by the closing date of the job posting. You MUST attach your transcript(s) and any required certification(s) or license(s) to your application. Proof of Degree Equivalency Applicants who have obtained a degree from outside the United States of America are required to submit degree equivalence documentation from World Education Services, Inc. ( www.

WES.org ).

Mail or deliver documents to:

ATTN:

Environmental Health Specialist II Office of Human Resources Baltimore County Government 308 Allegheny Ave. Towson, MD 21204 EXAMINATION

PROCEDURE

Qualified applicants will be assigned a rating based on an evaluation of their training and experience as submitted on their applications and supplemental questions. Applications should state clearly and completely for evaluation purposes the dates, duties, and responsibilities of past and present experience. Conditions of Employment Employees must maintain required licenses and certifications throughout the course of employment. Physical and Environmental Conditions The work of these positions requires some physical activity such as walking, bending, stooping and carrying of moderately heavy objects. Field investigations may involve exposure to inclement weather. Medical Examination and Employment Background Investigation Applicants selected for employment with Baltimore County must successfully complete a physical examination, drug screening and employment investigation, including, but not limited to criminal background, education certification and fingerprinting checks. Employer Baltimore County Address 308 Allegheny Avenue Towson, Maryland, 21204 Phone 410-887-3135 Website http://www.baltimorecountymd.gov Pay Schedule I, Grade 30,

Regular Schedule:

35 hours per week. A vacancy exists in the Department of Environmental Protection and Sustainability, Well Program within the Ground Water Management Section. A list of eligible applicants will be established based on the examination as outlined below. This job announcement may close at any time with little or no notice. Applicants are advised to apply promptly. Current and future vacancies occurring within this class may be filled from the list of eligible applicants. This job announcement may close at any time with little or no notice. Applicants are advised to apply promptly. All interested transfer and promotional candidates must apply at this time. List all promotions and changes in job duties due to reclassification as separate work experience on your application. Applicants must include the dates of the promotions and reclassifications. You MUST attach your transcript(s) and any required certification(s) or license(s) to your application.

Note:

Failure to complete all fields of the "Work Experience" section of the application will result in your application not being considered. A resume will not be considered in determining your qualifications for a position. Applicants selected for an interview may provide a resume at that time. Failure to submit proof of Licenses, Certifications and Education will result in your application not being considered. Examples of Duties Definition of Responsibility Under general supervision, meets the full performance level of professional inspections/investigations/plan reviews, of the mandated and/or delegated environmental health and/or environmental protection programs, to ensure compliance with Federal, State, and local laws and regulations. May help train and review the work of subordinate personnel or manage a specialized phase of an environmental health and/or environmental protection program. Essential Functions Performs site evaluations and percolation testing for individual residential lots, subdivisions, and institutional/commercial properties to determine appropriate placement and construction criteria for onsite sewage disposal systems. Reviews permit applications and plans for new construction and renovations of buildings for compliance with regulations pertaining to private well water supplies, onsite sewage disposal systems, asbestos, and solid waste management. Conducts field inspections for onsite sewage disposal systems, wells, and solid waste processing facilities for compliance with county and state regulations. Collects water and soil samples from private and public properties for chemical and bacteriological analyses. Issues correction and violation notices and represents the department at administrative hearings for onsite sewage disposal system and solid waste regulatory compliance issues. Examples of Other Duties Serves as a resource person on regulations and legislation affecting specialized areas. Completes detailed reports of all inspections/investigations in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. Communicates and consults with members of the public and internal and external agencies, as required. Conducts inspections for residential underground storage tank removals to assess potential environmental contamination from petroleum products. Conducts sanitary surveys to assess the need for extension of public water and sewer. Inspects solid and liquid waste collection vehicles for compliance with county and state regulations. Performs other related duties as required.

NOTE:

The duties and responsibilities listed above are for the purpose of determining a common set of minimum qualifications for all positions in this class. They may not include all of the essential job functions of each position in the class. Each position may not be required to perform all of the essential job functions listed. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in one of the physical, environmental health, or biological sciences, engineering or agriculture Plus Registration as a licensed Environmental Health Specialist in the State of Maryland Plus Two years' experience working in environmental health (Education beyond a bachelor's degree in a physical, environmental health or biological science, engineering or agriculture may be substituted for the required experience on a year-for-year basis.) Licenses and Certificates Possession of a valid license to legally operate any class of vehicle or equipment necessary to perform the duties of the position is required at the time of appointment. Current registration as a licensed Environmental Health Specialist in the State of Maryland is required at the time of application. Proof of Licenses, Certifications and Education Applicants are required to submit proof of licenses, certifications and education beyond high school to meet the required and preferred qualifications of the position. Diplomas or transcripts must show the applicant's major field of study. Copies and unofficial transcripts are acceptable. Proof of licenses, certifications, and/or education must be submitted with each application by the closing date of the job posting. You MUST attach your transcript(s) and any required certification(s) or license(s) to your application. Proof of Degree Equivalency Applicants who have obtained a degree from outside the United States of America are required to submit degree equivalence documentation from World Education Services, Inc. ( www.

WES.org ).

Mail or deliver documents to:

ATTN:

Environmental Health Specialist II Office of Human Resources Baltimore County Government 308 Allegheny Ave. Towson, MD 21204 EXAMINATION

PROCEDURE

Qualified applicants will be assigned a rating based on an evaluation of their training and experience as submitted on their applications and supplemental questions. Applications should state clearly and completely for evaluation purposes the dates, duties, and responsibilities of past and present experience. Conditions of Employment Employees must maintain required licenses and certifications throughout the course of employment. Physical and Environmental Conditions The work of these positions requires some physical activity such as walking, bending, stooping and carrying of moderately heavy objects. Field investigations may involve exposure to inclement weather. Medical Examination and Employment Background Investigation Applicants selected for employment with Baltimore County must successfully complete a physical examination, drug screening and employment investigation, including, but not limited to criminal background, education certification and fingerprinting checks. Employment Benefits for Full-Time, Merit or Classified Employees Baltimore County General Government offers the following benefits to full-time,merit or classified employees. Some benefits vary for sworn employees of the Police and Fire Departments. New employees are eligible for benefits upon hire, unless noted otherwise. Equal Opportunity Employer Baltimore County is an equal opportunity employer and encourages minority, female and disabled applicants. Smoke free workplace All Baltimore County offices are smoke free. Drug free workplace Baltimore County provides a drug free workplace. Prospective employees are required to submit to urinalysis drug testing as part of the pre-employment physical examination. Salary Annual Salary review

• Step increases may be granted on anniversary date based on satisfactory job performance General Increases
• Cost of living increases and adjustments may be granted as legislated. Longevity Increases
• In accordance with the specific pay schedule, a full-time merit or classified employee may receive a longevity increase, equivalent to one step, upon completion of a certain number of years of classified service with the County.

Employee Assistance Program Our Employee Assistance Program provides confidential and professional assessment and referral assistance for employees and eligible dependents in the household who are experiencing personal problems that may be affecting work performance, job satisfaction, or overall quality of life. Health Insurance Health Insurance benefits elected become effective the first day of the month following the date of hire if the employee has completed online enrollment prior to that date. New employees must enroll within thirty (30) calendar days of hire.

Plans offered include:

Medical, Prescription, Dental and Vision insurance. Flexible Spending Accounts Opportunity to set aside pre-tax dollars, through payroll deduction, for eligible unreimbursed medical care expenses and/or dependent care costs. Life Insurance Employees may elect basic term life insurance for themselves equal to one time the employee's annual salary, rounded to the next higher $1,000. Employees contribute a portion of the premium through monthly payroll deductions. The County also offers an Additional/Employee paid Life Insurance plan with coverage up to $100,000. Retirement Employees are required to participate in the Baltimore County Employees' Retirement System (ERS), with very limited exceptions. Paid Leave Paid benefits listed below vary depending upon the Classification. Sick Leave Vacation Leave Personal Leave Holidays Bereavement Leave Jury Leave Military Leave Baltimore County Employees Federal Credit Union Membership in Baltimore County Employees Federal Credit Union offers a full range of savings programs, loans, checking, direct deposit, payroll deduction, savings bonds, and other financial services. Direct Deposit Payroll through direct deposit to the financial institution selected by employee is required. Educational Assistance 70 to 80 percent tuition reimbursement following successful completion of pre-approved courses related to position. Amount of reimbursement and fiscal year dollar limitations vary with bargaining group. Deferred Compensation Nationwide Retirement Solutions offers a 457 retirement plan allowing for payroll contributions of tax deferred dollars to investment options of your choice. Disclaimer This is only a summary of benefits and policies in Baltimore County. Any benefit or policy may be changed at any time at the discretion of the administration. This summary does not constitute an express or implied contract, nor does it constitute a guarantee that your employment relationship will continue for any specified period of time or end only under certain conditions.