ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH AIDE I

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Department of Health and Mental Hygiene

Charles County Health Department

Environmental Health Services

4545 Crain Highway

White Plains, MD  20695

The Contractual Environmental Health Aide I is the entry level of work in the field of environmental health conducting environmental health surveys and investigations to determine compliance with applicable health and environmental laws and regulations.  The main purpose of this position is to function as technical support for the Environmental Health Department.  This para-professional work will assist others in the determination of compliance with public health laws and regulations. The incumbent will conduct inspections of food establishments, primarily those assessed as low priority according to applicable laws, regulations, publications, and policies.  The timely notification of appropriate office personnel when public health is at jeopardy due to an immediate danger, uncorrected critical violations, or significant violations working under the direction of a registered sanitarian.

Education:   Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.

Experience:  None.

Employees in this classification may be assigned duties which require the operation of a motor vehicle.

Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess a motor vehicle operator's license valid in the State of Maryland.

Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will be evaluated. The evaluation may be a rating of your application based on your education, training and experience as they relate to the requirements of the position. Therefore, it is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. Please report all related education, experience, dates and hours of work. For education obtained outside the U.S., a copy of the equivalent American education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service must accompany the application. All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date. We will not consider information submitted after this date. For Recorded Job Information Call: 410-767-6018.

This is a full-time contractual position with no benefits.

Online application process is STRONGLY preferred. If online process is not available, please send your paper application to: DHMH, Recruitment and Selection Division, 201 W. Preston St., Room 114-B, Baltimore, MD 21201. The paper application must be received by 5 pm, close of business, on the closing date for the recruitment, no postmarks will be accepted.

Incorrect application forms will not be accepted.

If you need to submit additional information, the preferred method is to upload. If unable to upload, please fax requested information only to 410-333-5689.

Appropriate accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request by calling: (410) 767-1251 or MD TTY Relay Service 1-800-735-2258.

We thank our Veterans for their service to our country, and encourage them to apply.

As an equal opportunity employer Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State’s diversity.