New Jersey Environmental Health Association

PRINCIPAL REGISTERED ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH SPECIALIST-Village of Ridgewood, NJ

The Village of Ridgewood is currently seeking a Principal Registered Environmental Health Specialist

Under direction of the Health Officer, the Principal Registered Environmental Health Specialist investigates and enforces public health laws within the Village of Ridgewood, and supervises Registered Environmental Health Specialists who are involved in the investigation and enforcement of sanitary, environmental, and public health laws; conducts inspections, investigations, and educational outreach activities; performs other related duties as required.

Supervises Environmental Health Specialists and trainees in carrying out the tasks of inspection, investigation, and enforcement work necessary to maintain compliance with relevant sanitary, environmental, and public health laws rules, and ordinances. Organizes assigned technical field and office work and develops effective work methods. Takes the lead in planning, training, and supervising work of senior Registered Environmental Health Specialists, Registered Environmental Health Specialists, and Registered Environmental Health Specialist trainees.

Qualifications: Four (4) years of experience in performing the duties of a Registered Environmental Health Specialist in the enforcement of relevant sanitary, environmental, and public health laws, rules, and ordinances.

License: Applicants must possess an active Registered Environmental Health Specialist License issued by the NJ Department of Health and Senior Services and possess a valid New Jersey driver’s license. Salary range $75,00 to $100,000

Interested candidates please send a cover letter and resume to Dawn Cetrulo, Health Officer dcetrulo@ridgewoodnj.net The Village reserves the right to interview candidates as applications are received. The Village is an equal opportunity employer and civil service community. This position is eligible for the NJ State Pension System as well as NJ State Health Benefits Program.

Added: 8/31/2026

Registered Environmental Health Specialist (REHS) - Westfield Regional Health Department

JOB TITLE: REGISTERED ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH SPECIALIST

DEPARTMENT: WESTFIELD REGIONAL HEALTH DEPARTMENT

REPORTS TO: HEALTH OFFICER UNION STATUS: CWA

The Westfield Regional Health Department is seeking a full-time (35 hours/week) Registered Environmental Health Specialist (REHS). Applicants must hold a current REHS License and a valid New Jersey driver’s license. Responsibilities include retail food inspections, lead paint investigations, recreational bathing inspections, investigating public health nuisance complaints and ability to provide assistance to Health Officer and Environmental Division in daily functions of office. Applicants must have excellent communication & customer service skills. Must be dependable, self-motivated and a team player. Competitive benefits. Salary $63,500, which is set by CWA union.

Submit resume & cover letter to: Megan Avallone, Health Officer, Westfield Regional Health Department via email health@westfieldnj.gov; with “REHS Position” in subject line by COB on 8/31/2026.

Added: 8/14/2026

Secretary Health Department/ Registrar Vital Statistics - Township of Hanover

SECRETARY TO THE HEALTH DEPARTMENT/DEPUTY REGISTRAR OF VITAL STATISTICS FOR THE HEALTH DEPARTMENT

JOB GROUP V – SALARY GUIDE “C

Under the direction and supervision of the Health Officer and Health Administrator, provides secretarial and clerical support to the staff of the Health Department in meeting day-to-day responsibilities of the department, and serves as the Registrar of Vital Statistics. Serves as the receptionist of the department and is the first point of contact in responding to the public’s questions and requests for assistance. Provides guidance and oversight relative to vital statistics activities performed by the Deputy Registrar of Vital Statistics, Alternate(s) Registrar of Vital Statistics, and Sub registrars as may be appointed. Does other related duties as required.

Education and Experience

• Applicants must possess a high school diploma or GED
• A minimum of five years experience in the capacity of a secretary to an executive or administrative assistant in a public or private organization (Note: Successful completion of a two-year program in secretarial science at an accredited college or university may be substituted for two of the five years)

Certification and Licenses

• Valid New Jersey State Driver’s license.
• Municipal Registrar Certification Issued by the NJ Department of Health and Senior Services, strongly preferred

The position is classified as a Job Group V under Schedule B and Salary Range

Guide “C.” The current salary range is $35,000 to $ 82,810. The successful candidate will be compensated commensurate with skills and experience.

Benefits available include holidays, vacations, paid leave, family leave for eligible employees, comprehensive health and dental insurance, temporary disability insurance, tuition aid, membership in the appropriate State pension system, and overtime pay.

Interested candidates must submit a cover letter and resume along with a completed employment application to:

Attn: Manager, Human Resources

Township of Hanover

P.O. Box 250

Whippany, N.J. 07981

msdamore@hanovertownship.com

The Employment Application can be found at www.hanovertownship.com

Hanover Township is an Equal Opportunity Employer and ADA Employer

Added: 8/14/2026

FULL TIME REGISTERED ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH SPECIALIST— City of Elizabeth, Union County

City of Elizabeth, Union County with at least 2 years of experience: Starting salary $74,172.00 per year.

Definition: Under direction, performs sanitary inspection and environmental health work involving the enforcement of relevant sanitary, environmental, and public health laws and rules within the City of Elizabeth and State of New Jersey; conducts inspections, investigations, and educational outreach activities; performs other related duties as required and/or necessary.

EXAMPLES OF WORK:

• Conducts inspections to enforce relevant sanitary and health laws.
• When violations of relevant sanitary & health laws are found, determines the cause, and take proper corrective action.
• Inspect Retail Food Establishments, Public Recreational Bathing Facilities, Youth Camps, Daycares, and other facility inspections that fall under Local, State and Federal Health Regulations.
• Investigates nuisances and violations of sanitary, environmental, and public health laws, rules, and ordinances.
• Plans and conducts routine and emergency environmental health inspections and investigations. Provides technical expertise to ensure operator and/or owner conformance with environmental health laws, rules, and ordinances.
• Prepares reports and maintains records and files. Reviews new environmental health policy and implements the requirements of said policy as necessary.
• Reviews and may approve plans for residential, commercial, and industrial development as necessary to ensure compliance with sanitary, environmental, and public health laws, rules, and ordinances.
• Performs other duties or special projects as required or as assigned.

NOTE: Examples of work are for illustrative purposes only. A particular position using this title may not perform all duties listed in this job specification. Conversely, all duties performed on the job may not be listed.

Skills/Duties: Duties include, but are not limited to the following:

• Prepares reports, reviews plans and applications and maintains files. Evaluates hazards and provides guidance on control measures. Documents findings in both written and electronic format and collect evidence. Responds to emergencies, as needed.
• Conducts activities related to licensing, operation, and enforcement of sanitary, environmental, and public health laws and rules of regulated activities and facilities. When violations of relevant sanitary and health laws are found, determines the cause and take proper corrective action, including issuing warnings, preparing court summonses, violation notices and prescribed inspection record keeping.
• Plans and conducts routine and emergency health inspections and investigations. Provides technical expertise to educate and ensure operator and/or owner conform with environmental health laws, rules, and ordinances.
• Environmental Complaint Investigation, including, but not limited to foodborne, airborne, waterborne, and other suspected disease outbreaks as required.
• Communicates effectively, both orally and in writing. Must be able to establish and maintain effective and harmonious working relationships with coworkers, town officials and the public. Must be able to interact with residents and business owners with good judgement and patience. Ability to make required field visits, inspections and investigations.
• Excellent computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel, are required to meet the demands of an automated Health Department.

Education and Experience: Must possess an active Registered Environmental Health Specialist License issued by the NJ Department of Health and Senior Services. Must possess a valid New Jersey driver’s license with overall safe driving history. Certifications in noise, lead, and public recreational bathing a plus.

Preference will be given to first residents of Union County and then residents of the State of New JerseySubmit resume & cover letter to:

City of Elizabeth Department of Health and Human Services

City Hall 50 Winfield Scott Plaza

Elizabeth, NJ 07201

Attention: Yaramo Soumaoro

Chief Registered Environmental Health Specialist

Email: yaramo.soumaoro@elizabethnj.org

Added: 7/23/2026

Part Time REGISTERED ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH SPECIALIST— City of Elizabeth, Union County

Definition: Under direction, performs sanitary inspection and environmental health work involving the enforcement of relevant sanitary, environmental, and public health laws and rules within the City of Elizabeth and State of New Jersey; conducts inspections, investigations, and educational outreach activities; performs other related duties as required and/or necessary.

EXAMPLES OF WORK:

• Conducts inspections to enforce relevant sanitary and health laws.
• When violations of relevant sanitary & health laws are found, determines the cause, and takes proper corrective action.
• Inspect Retail Food Establishments, Public Recreational Bathing Facilities, Youth Camps, Daycares, and other facility inspections that fall under Local, State and Federal Health Regulations.
• Investigates nuisances and violations of sanitary, environmental, and public health laws, rules, and ordinances.
• Plans and conducts routine and emergency environmental health inspections and investigations. Provides technical expertise to ensure operator and/or owner conformance with environmental health laws, rules, and ordinances.
• Prepares reports and maintains records and files. Reviews new environmental health policy and implements the requirements of said policy as necessary.
• Reviews and may approve plans for residential, commercial, and industrial development as necessary to ensure compliance with sanitary, environmental, and public health laws, rules, and ordinances.
• Performs other duties or special projects as required or as assigned.

NOTE: Examples of work are for illustrative purposes only. A particular position using this title may not perform all duties listed in this job specification. Conversely, all duties performed on the job may not be listed.

Skills/Duties: Duties include, but are not limited to the following:

• Prepares reports, reviews plans and applications and maintains files. Evaluates hazards and provides guidance on control measures. Documents findings in both written and electronic format and collect evidence. Responds to emergencies, as needed.
• Conducts activities related to licensing, operation, and enforcement of sanitary, environmental, and public health laws and rules of regulated activities and facilities. When violations of relevant sanitary and health laws are found, determines the cause and takes proper corrective action, including issuing warnings, preparing court summonses, violation notices and prescribed inspection record keeping.
• Plans and conducts routine and emergency health inspections and investigations. Provides technical expertise to educate and ensure operator and/or owner conform with environmental health laws, rules, and ordinances.
• Environmental Complaint Investigation, including, but not limited to foodborne, airborne, waterborne, and other suspected disease outbreaks as required.
• Communicates effectively, both orally and in writing. Must be able to establish and maintain effective and harmonious working relationships with coworkers, town officials and the public. Must be able to interact with residents and business owners with good judgement and patience. Ability to make required field visits, inspections and investigations.
• Excellent computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel, are required to meet the demands of an automated Health Department.

Education and Experience: Must possess an active Registered Environmental Health Specialist License issued by the NJ Department of Health and Senior Services. Must possess a valid New Jersey driver’s license with overall safe driving history. Certifications in noise, lead, and public recreational bathing a plus.

Submit resume & cover letter to:

City of Elizabeth Department of Health and Human Services

City Hall 50 Winfield Scott Plaza

Elizabeth, NJ 07201

Attention: Yaramo Soumaoro

Chief Registered Environmental Health Specialist

Email: yaramo.soumaoro@elizabethnj.org

Added: 7/23/2026