New Jersey Environmental Health Association

Registered Environmental Health Specialist - City of Vineland Health Department, NJ

Posting Period: 05/14/2025 - Open

Position Type: Full Time

Salary: $67,552 (non-negotiable)

Schedule: 37.5 hours/week Monday – Friday (Nights and weekends required when needed)

1 Position Available

DEFINITION:

Under direction, performs sanitary inspection and environmental health work involving in the enforcement of relevant sanitary, environmental, and public health laws and rules within the concerned jurisdiction; 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 and health laws are found, determines the cause and takes proper corrective action.

Periodically inspects retail food establishments and other eating-places.

Investigates nuisances and violations of the sanitary, environmental, and public health laws, rules, and ordinances.

Gives testimony in court cases.

Conducts activities related to licensing, operation, and enforcement of sanitary, environmental, and public health laws and rules of regulated activities and facilities.

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.

May respond to emergency situations.

Plans and conducts routine and emergency environmental health inspections and investigations and provides technical expertise to ensure operator and/or owner conformance with environmental health laws, rules, and ordinances.

Maintains, updates, and analyzes environmental health records, findings of inspections, and other data to ensure proper documentation and continuity of environmental health protection.

Prepare reports and findings as witness to environmental health violations in court cases and hearing.

Reviews new environmental health policy and implements the requirements of said policy as necessary.

Educates and communicates environmental risks to the public, media, and other interested parties.

Assist the public, local health agency personnel, and other officials with recommendations and resources on various environmental health matters consistent with environmental laws, rules, or ordinances and suitable abatement practices.

Investigates foodborne, airborne, waterborne, and other suspected disease outbreaks as required.

Reviews and analyzes records/reports and makes recommendations as to laws/regulations which are needed for proper control of environmental sanitation and for methods of improving the operation of existing controls.

Assembles, reviews, and utilizes articles, bulletins, demonstrations, and other educational methods and materials concerning varied phases of environmental sanitation.

Prepares reports.

Maintains records and files.

Performs other duties or special projects as required or as assigned.

Will be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units.

REQUIREMENTS:

LICENSE:

Possession of a valid Registered Environmental Health Specialist License issued by the NJ Department of Health.

Appointees will be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary to perform essential duties of the position.

To apply please complete the following application https://www.vinelandcity.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/2019-Employment-Application-1.pdf and email to personnel@vinelandcity.org.

Added: 5/18/2025

Registered Environmental Health Specialist-West Caldwell Health Department

The West Caldwell Health Department, serving three small municipalities in the West Essex area, has an opening for a full-time Registered Environmental Health Specialist. Active NJ REHS license and valid NJ driver’s license required, as well as experience in retail food inspection, recreational bathing, and complaint investigation.

Position Type: Full-time

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

Salary Range: REHS Starting Salary: $63,000.00 - $66,950.00

Position includes a comprehensive benefit package.

Under the direction of the Health Officer, responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

West Caldwell Health Department is seeking to hire a licensed Registered Environmental Health Specialist (REHS) for a full-time position.

This full-time position (35 hours per week) follows a Monday-Friday schedule from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, with occasional paid nighttime and weekend availability required. A qualified candidate will possess a valid Registered Environmental Health Specialist License and a driver’s license. Under the direction of the Health Officer, the candidate’s responsibilities include, but are not limited to,

Retail food inspections

Recreational bathing inspections

Youth camp inspections

Plan reviews

Complaint investigations

Enforcement of state and local codes

Applicants must possess strong written and verbal communication skills.

Additional Requirements:

1+ years of experience as a Registered Environmental Health Specialist

Must possess an active Registered Environmental Health Specialist License issued by the NJ Department of Health and Senior Services. Appointees will be required to possess a current driver’s license valid in New Jersey.

The Township of West Caldwell offers a competitive salary and benefits. Interested candidates shall send a cover letter and resume to:

William Wallace, Health Officer,

West Caldwell Health Department,

30 Clinton Road, West Caldwell, NJ, 07006,

fax: 973-226-2396,

email: health@westcaldwell.com

Added: 4/21/2025

Environmental Specialist - Field (2 positions) - New Jersey Department of Health Vector-borne Disease Unit

Preferred Application deadline: April 25th, 2025, or until filled

Rate: $25.00/hour

Estimated hours per week: 25 - 35

Dates: June 2nd – August 1st, 2025

Statement of work:

The New Jersey Department of Health Vector-borne Disease Unit is seeking seasonal workers to help with tick surveillance activities. Under the general direction of the NJDOH vector-borne disease epidemiologist, seasonal staff will assist in a variety of tick surveillance activities, including standardized tick density sampling, exploratory sampling, tick identification, specimen preparation for laboratory testing, and data collection/data entry.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Experience or interest in vector-borne diseases and medical entomology
• Familiarity or willingness to be outside conducting field work
• Ability to maintain detailed and accurate records
• Ability to travel to and from surveillance sites throughout New Jersey (mileage reimbursed at $0.47/mile)

Required documents:

• Letter of interest
• CV/Resume

Contact Information:

If interested in this position, please send your CV/resume and letter of interest in an email with the subject line “2025 NJDOH Tick Surveillance Application” to george.keefer@doh.nj.gov

Added: 4/15/2025

Registered Environmental Health Specialist - City of Trenton, NJ

$59,735 - $77,619 a year - Full-time

Full job description

- Conduct environmental assessments and inspections to identify potential hazards and ensure compliance with applicable regulations and standards.

- Prepare reports detailing findings, recommendations, and corrective actions for management and regulatory agencies.

- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to address environmental concerns and implement best practices.

- Stay up-to-date with changes in public health regulations, environmental regulations and industry best practices.

*REQUIREMENTS*

- Bachelor's degree in Public Health, Environmental Science, Occupational Health, or a related field.

- Proven experience in environmental compliance, preferably in a Local Health Department.

-Registered Environmental Health Specialist License issued by the NJ Department of Health and Senior Services.

- Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local environmental regulations (e.g., OSHA, EPA).

- Excellent report writing skills with the ability to communicate complex technical information effectively.

- Ability to conduct root cause analysis investigations and develop corrective action plans.

- Strong attention to detail and analytical skills.

- Ability to fabricate solutions to address environmental challenges.

- Professional certification in Lead Inspections/Risk Assessments is a plus.

Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. The employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $59,735.00 - $77,619.00 per year

Interested parties should e-mail resume to Amirah Thomas at amthomas@trentonnj.org and Taher Mohamed-Ali at tmohamed-ali@trentonnj.org 

Added: 4/14/2025

REGISTERED ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH SPECIALIST TRAINEE - Camden, NJ

PUBLIC HEALTH

DEPARTMENT: HEALTH DEPT.

SALARY: $55,894 (2023 RATES) HOURS: 35 HPW

JOB DESCRIPTION:

As part of a training program, assists Registered Environmental Health Specialists in conducting sanitary, environmental, and public health inspections; does related work as required.

REQUIREMENTS:

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree which must include a minimum of 32 credit hours in any combination of biology, chemistry, physics, public health with a concentration in environmental health, mathematics and/or environmental science courses. Only up to six (6) of the 32 credits may be in college-level mathematics. At least one of the courses must be a laboratory course in biology, chemistry, physics, or the environmental sciences.

LICENSE:

NOTE: Appointees are required to obtain a valid license as a Registered Environmental Health Specialist issued by the New Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services prior to appointment to the primary title of Registered Environmental Health Specialist. Appointees will be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary to perform the essential duties of the position.

Please send applications to: Camden County Division of Human Resources, 520 Market Street, 6th Floor, Camden, Attn: Catherine Binowski or via email at Sonia.Sonntag@camdencounty.com

THE COUNTY OF CAMDEN IS AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER

Added: 4/14/2025

Director, Environmental Health and Safety - New Jersey Institute of Technology

Department: SVP Real Estate Dev/Capital Ops

Reports To: Associate Vice President for Environmental and Operational Services

Position Type: Staff

Position Summary:

The Director of Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) at NJIT leads the university's EHS strategy, ensuring a safe and compliant campus environment. Reporting to the Associate Vice President for Environmental and Operational Services, this role oversees EHS staff and consultants, directs compliance programs, and engages stakeholders to foster a "Culture of Safety." Key responsibilities include developing policies, conducting environmental investigations, managing regulatory compliance, and providing safety training. The Director collaborates with leadership, faculty, and students, advises on emerging regulations, and proactively mitigates risks through inspections, audits, and education initiatives.

Essential Functions:

- Develops and directs short- and long-term EHS strategies, policies, and procedures.

- Ensures regulatory permitting and compliance and monitors program effectiveness.

- Oversees environmental investigations related to building operations, demolition, and construction.

- Supervises staff, consultants, and student workers, managing department operations.

- Provide training and oversight of safety, hazardous materials, waste disposal, and regulatory compliance.

- Manages budget and resources to support EHS initiatives.

- Promotes a "Culture of Safety" through stakeholder engagement, audits, and training.

- Serves as a liaison to internal committees and external regulatory agencies.

- Chairs the campus-wide EHS committee.

- Conducts regular inspections to assess and mitigate EHS risks.

- Approves research protocols and associated material and equipment procurement.

- Oversees emergency response procedures.

- Ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, or local statues or regulations including OSHA.

- Audits facilities or processes to identify weaknesses or risks and proactively develops and implements corrective actions; ensures appropriate investigation of and response to accidents or injuries.

Additional Functions:

- Advises university leadership on EHS compliance and communicates updates to stakeholders.

- Engages with faculty, staff, and students to enhance EHS awareness and education.

- Oversees consultant activities and maintains training records.

- Guides EHS oversight from compliance enforcement to proactive engagement and education.

- Investigates incidents and partners with relevant departments to mitigate risks.

- Stays informed on evolving regulations and advises leadership accordingly.

- Liaison with campus sustainability efforts and initiatives.

- Other duties as assigned.

Essential Characteristics:

- Customer Focused and Service Oriented;

- Initiative, Innovative Thinking, Results Orientation; and

- Teamwork and Collaboration.

Prerequisite Qualifications:

- Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in environmental science, health and safety, industrial hygiene or related field.

- A minimum of (10) years' work experience in Environmental Health and Safety administration, hazardous materials response, and occupational risk management.

- A minimum of five (5) years in a managerial position with direct oversight of subordinate staff.

- Extensive knowledge of environmental health and safety principles, regulations, and best practices within a large research university.

- Strong understanding of technical EHS management responsibilities in a campus setting, including OSHA training in general industry safety.

- Proven ability to prioritize tasks, work under pressure, and communicate effectively.

- Proficiency in office software, CAD systems, and project management tools.

- At the university's discretion, the education and experience prerequisites may be exempted where the candidate can demonstrate to the satisfaction of the university, an equivalent combination of education and experience specifically preparing the candidate for success in the position.

Preferred Qualifications:

- Master's degree from an accredited college or university in environmental health and safety or a related field.

- Certified Safety Professional certification from the Board of Certified Safety Professionals or Certified Industrial Hygienist certification from the American Board of Industrial Hygiene.

Bargaining Unit: Non-Aligned

Range/Band: 8

FLSA: Exempt

Full-Time

EEO Statement: As an EEO employer, NJIT is committed to building a diverse and inclusive teaching, research, and working environment and strongly encourages applications from individuals with disabilities, minorities, veterans, and women.

Diversity Statement:

As a Minority Serving Institution with designations as an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPSI) and Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI), NJIT is committed to embracing diversity, centering equity, and practicing inclusion with the goal of sustaining a culture of belonging. NJIT celebrates the diversity of our university community and recognize the cultural and personal contributions each member of the community brings to NJIT. We strive to cultivate a campus culture that promotes inclusive excellence among our faculty, staff, students, and external partners. Sustaining and building upon our diverse community is critical to NJIT’s continuing status as a premier research institution of higher education and a leading polytechnic university.

To apply, visit https://apptrkr.com/6121073

Added: 4/8/2025

Registered Environmental Health Specialist-Full-time -Middlesex County Office of Health Services

Overview

Under direction, performs sanitary inspection and environmental health work involving in the enforcement of relevant sanitary, environmental, and public health laws and rules within the concerned jurisdiction; conducts inspections, investigations, and educational outreach activities; performs other related duties as required and/or necessary

Responsibilities

Conducts inspections to enforce relevant sanitary and health laws. When violations of relevant sanitary and health laws are found, determines the cause and takes proper corrective action. Periodically inspects retail food establishments and other eating-places. Investigates nuisances and violations of the sanitary, environmental, and public health laws, rules, and ordinances. Gives testimony in court cases. Conducts activities related to licensing, operation, and enforcement of sanitary, environmental, and public health laws and rules of regulated activities and facilities. Confers with Health Officer, engineers, veterinarians, and Registered Environmental Health Specialists concerning improvements in public health and sanitation. 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. Collects water, food, and other specimens as needed for laboratory analysis and interpret the results of the subsequent analysis. May respond to emergency situations. Plans and conducts routine and emergency environmental health inspections and investigations and provides technical expertise to ensure operator and/or owner conformance with environmental health laws, rules, and ordinances. Maintains, updates, and analyzes environmental health records, findings of inspections, and other data to ensure proper documentation and continuity of environmental health protection. Prepare reports and findings as witness to environmental health violations in court cases and hearing. Reviews new environmental health policy and implements the requirements of said policy as necessary. Educates and communicates environmental risks to the public, media, and other interested parties. Assist the public, local health agency personnel, and other officials with recommendations and resources on various environmental health matters consistent with environmental laws, rules, or ordinances and suitable abatement practices. Investigates foodborne, airborne, waterborne, and other suspected disease outbreaks as required. Keeps current with professional developments in environmental health technologies, information systems, and technical advancements in the field. Conducts surveys and investigations of communicable diseases and epidemics which may be traceable to lack of environmental sanitation. Reviews and analyzes records/reports and makes recommendations as to laws/regulations which are needed for proper control of environmental sanitation and for methods of improving the operation of existing controls. Assembles, reviews, and utilizes articles, bulletins, demonstrations, and other educational methods and materials concerning varied phases of environmental sanitation. May act in a liaison capacity with local Boards of Health in all area of environmental health. Prepares reports. Maintains records and files. Performs other duties or special projects as required or as assigned. Will be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units.

This is a fulltime position and starting salary is $54,080.

Qualifications

REQUIREMENTS: LICENSE:

Possession of a valid Registered Environmental Health Specialist License issued by the NJ Department of Health and Senior Services. Appointees will be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary to perform essential duties of the position

Please send cover letter and resume to:

Jay Kwiecinski

Chief Registered Environmental Health Specialist

Middlesex County Office of Health Services

444 Hoes Lane, Building 6, Suite 120

Piscataway, New Jersey 08854

(732) 745-3136 office

(732) 745-2568 fax

jay.kwiecinski@co.middlesex.nj.us

Added: 3/24/2025

Registered Environmental Health Specialist (REHS) -full-time-Northwest Bergen Regional Health Commission

Northwest Bergen Regional Health Commission is seeking to hire a licensed Registered Environmental Health Specialist (REHS) for a full-time position.

This full-time position (35 hours per week) follows a Monday-Friday schedule from 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM, with occasional nighttime and weekend availability required. Rotating on-call schedule. A qualified candidate will possess a valid Registered Environmental Health Specialist License and a driver’s license. Under the direction of the Health Officer, the candidate’s responsibilities include, but are not limited to,

• Retail food inspections
• Recreational bathing inspections
• Youth camp inspections
• Plan reviews
• Complaint investigations
• Enforcement of state and local codes

Applicants must possess strong written and verbal communication skills.

Additional Requirements:

• 2+ years of experience as a Registered Environmental Health Specialist
• Must be located within commutable distance to Waldwick, New Jersey
•  Must be located in the United States

Salary Range: $55,000 - $65,000

Please email your resume with a cover letter to Namitha Reddy, Health Officer, at info@nwbrhc.net

Northwest Bergen Health Commission provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Added: 3/24/2025