New Jersey Environmental Health Association

Registered Environmental Health Specialist - Westfield Regional Health Department

(Full Time - 35 hrs/week)

REPORTS TO: HEALTH OFFICER

UNION STATUS: CWA

Applicant must hold a New Jersey Registered Environmental Health Specialist 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 in daily functions of office. Applicant must have excellent communication & customer service skills. Must be dependable, self-motivated and a team player. Competitive benefits. Salary $62,153, which is set by CWA.

Submit resume & cover letter to:

Megan Avallone, Health Officer, Westfield Regional Health Department

425 E. Broad Street, Westfield, NJ 07090

email: mavallone@westfieldnj.gov;

or fax (908) 789-4076 by COB on 5/31/201.

Added: 5/14/2019

Full-time Retail Food Safety Specialist - Quality Assurance Division- Wakefern Food Corp.

Wakefern Food Corp. is seeking a full-time Retail Food Safety Specialist in the Quality Assurance Division. As a member of the Quality Assurance Division team you will be responsible for conducting a variety of gap assessments and validation audits in retail stores to ensure accuracy and effectiveness of third party inspections as well as assist the stores and members in implementing long term, sustainable corrective actions through a variety of training programs.

Additional responsibilities will include: conducting Certified Food Protection Manager training, designing and implementing specialized guidance documents and supporting training programs to support Division initiatives, programs and retail needs, acting as a liaison between retail stores and regulatory bodies, respond to all store emergencies during and after business hours (e.g., fires, power failures, refrigeration loss, floods, etc.), follow up on consumer complaints requiring store level contacts, provide guidance to retail regarding proper pest control and prevention programs.

To be considered a candidate, an Applicant must meet the minimum qualifications of the posting.

1. Four year degree in Food Science, Environmental Health or similar field is required.

2. Registered Environmental Health Specialist (REHS) or equivalent certification is required.

3. Experience conducting a range of food safety training programs, including 8 hour and 16 hour food safety certification classes is strongly desired.

4. Experience developing and creating product work flow procedures, guidance documents and sanitation standard operating procedures (SSOP’s) is preferred.

5. Must be able to demonstrate a high level of customer service, confidentiality and have the ability to interface with all levels of Wakefern / ShopRite Associates.

6. Well developed oral and written communications skills with proven ability to interface with FDA, USDA and State regulators.

7. Must have a valid driver’s license. Flexibility with regard to travel throughout our trading area.

Interested candidates should submit resumes via email at: gwrecruiter@wakefern.com

Or contact:

Roberto Cortorreal

610-336-2446

Human Resources Generalist

Wakefern Food Corporation

Added: 5/10/2019

Manufactured Food Regulatory Program Standards (MFRPS) Coordinator:

Temporary Employee Title: Policy and Planning

Hourly Rate: $35/Hr.

Annual Salary: $65, 968

Job Description: This position functions as the program planner and evaluator of the Federally funded MFRPS grant. The individual is primarily responsible for the development and implementation of requirements of the grant and has primary responsibility for the collection, analysis, evaluation, and dissemination of data related to the operation of the MFRPS grant. The individual should possess some professional experience in program evaluation and the development of program recommendations. S/He will perform program, fiscal, and policy analyses of the organization's program areas for the purpose of developing solutions and recommendations for program changes. Through evaluative analysis, they will determine whether the programs has achieved set goals/objectives and operate cost effectively; and analyzes programmatic or fiscal effects and implications of prior policy decisions or proposed policy changes and other economic analysis and special studies. Analyzes and evaluates agency programs or projects to determine the extent to which the goals and objectives are being met and to determine the impact of changes.

Requirements:

Master’s Degree in Public Health, Planning & Evaluation or related discipline

Utilizes automated databases and computer software packages such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, and Outlook. Experience using a statistical package such as SAS, SPSS, etc. is highly desirable for analyzing databases.

Interested candidates should forward their resume and cover letter to:

Loel Muetter, Program Manager

Public Health & Food Protection

New Jersey Dept. of Health

PO Box 369

Trenton, NJ 08625-0369

Email: loel.muetter@doh.nj.gov

Added: 5/6/2019

Registered Environmental Health Specialist, (One) Full time 40 hours/week & (One) Part-time On-Call up to 24 hours/week

201 Wheatsworth Road, Hardyston, NJ

DIVISION/DEPARTMENT: Department of Health and Human Services

DATE OF VACANCY: Immediately

SALARY RANGE: Starting: $52,218.     Hourly: $25.009

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS:

TENTATIVE START DATE To be determined

MINIMUM 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 the essential duties of the position.

JOB DUTIES:

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.

RETURN COMPLETED APPLICATIONS TO (on Standard County Application Form)

https://www.sussex.nj.us/cn/webpage.cfm?tpid=10993&utm_source=leftnav&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=jobs

C/O Christine Davey, Chief REHS

Sussex County Division of Health

201 Wheatsworth Road

Hamburg NJ 07419

schealth@sussex.nj.us

The County of Sussex provides Equal Employment Opportunities to all applicants regardless of race,

creed, color, ancestry, sex, age, disability, marital status, national origin, atypical, hereditary, cellular or

blood trait, or on the basis of affectional or sexual orientation.

Added: 4/23/2019

Environmental Services Trainee, County of Monmouth

Hours/Week: 35.00

Title Code: 12516 Starting Salary: $32,500

Job Description and Requirements:

Educational requirement:

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in one of the Physical Sciences, Environmental Sciences/Studies, Chemical Sciences, Biological Sciences, Environmental Planning, Physical Geography or in Civil Engineering, Sanitary Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Agricultural Engineering, Mining Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or Bio-resource Engineering.

Enforcement experience, preferably with NJDEP Environmental regulations covering Solid Waste, Air, Water, Noise, Hazardous Materials responses involving CBRN incidents.

Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Must serve as a member of the HazMat response team and perform on-call duty assignment(s) after hours on a regular basis.

Must live within 10 road miles from the Monmouth County border.

For a full job description, please visit:

https://info.csc.state.nj.us/jobspec/12516.htm

The County of Monmouth Additional Requirements:

NJ Driver's License

How to apply:

Individuals will only be considered if they possess the minimum requirements listed above.

All applicants: In order to be considered for a job opening, an Application for Employment must be completed for each position. Resumes may be attached but are not considered as substitution for a fully completed job application form. mc-humanresources@co.monmouth.nj.us

Mail: Completed applications referencing the job title code on the application to: County of Monmouth, Human Resources Department, 1 East Main Street, Freehold, NJ 07728

Phone: To request a Job Application be mailed to you, call 732-431-7300

In Person: Monday – Friday 8:30 am – 4:30 pm

Added: 4/23/2019

Registered Environmental Health Specialist, County of Monmouth

Public Health Hours/Week: 35.00

Title Code: 03097 Starting Salary: $39,000

NJCSC Job Description and Requirements:

Click to read a full job description and requirements available on the New Jersey Civil Service Commission (NJCSC) Website: 03097

The County of Monmouth Additional Requirements:

Possesion of an active Registered Environmental Health Specialist License issued by the NJ Dept. of Health and Sr. Services and a NJ Driver's License.

How to apply: Click Here

Individuals will only be considered if they possess the minimum requirements listed on the NJCSC Job Description.

All applicants: In order to be considered for a job opening, an application must be filled out and sent to the Human Resources Department.

Mail: Completed applications referencing the job title code on the application to: County of Monmouth, Human Resources Department, 1 East Main Street, Freehold, NJ 07728

Phone: To request a Job Application be mailed to you, call 732-431-7300

In Person: Monday – Friday 8:30 am – 4:30 pm

Added: 4/23/2019

REGISTERED ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH SPECIALIST: East Windsor Township, Mercer County

Communications Workers of America, Local 1032 represent employees in this position. It is a 35-hour work week. Performs sanitary inspections and environmental health work involving enforcement of relevant sanitary, environmental, and public health laws and rules within East Windsor; conducts inspections, investigations, and educational outreach activities. Must possess valid Registered Environmental Health Specialist license issued by the NJ Department of Health and Senior Services and maintain a valid driver’s license. Minimum educational requirement is bachelor’s degree in a public health-related field and minimum two years of experience in a Public Health Agency providing field experience in core Public Health activities.

Interested candidates send resume to

Township Manager

16 Lanning Boulevard

East Windsor, NJ 08520

Added: 4/18/2019

Registered Environmental Health Specialist- Hunterdon County Division of Health

*Applicants will be considered for both full time and part time positions.

Full time compensation $40,000 per year

Part time compensation $21. 98 per hour

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.

NOTE: The examples of work for this title 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.

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. 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 areas 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.

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.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge of problems/procedures involved in sanitary inspection work, in the enforcement of relevant sanitary, environmental, and public health laws, rules, and ordinances. Ability to assess environmental health risks to and influences on humans and the environment. Ability to interpret relevant public health laws and apply them to specific cases. Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with coworkers and others involved or interested in the work of the unit. Ability to prepare reports of inspections containing findings, conclusions, and recommendations. Ability to testify accurately in court. Ability to maintain records and files. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. Ability to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units. Ability to read, write, speak, understand, and communicate in English sufficiently to perform duties of this position. American Sign Language or Braille may also be considered as acceptable forms of communication. Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible as long as they can perform essential functions of the job after reasonable accommodation is made to their known limitations. If the accommodation cannot be made because it would cause the employer undue hardship, such persons may not be eligible.

Added:4/5/2019

Registered Environmental Health Specialist - Part-Time (25 hrs wk)

Community Development Division of Public Health & Housing

$25-$37 hr

The City of Rahway, Department of Community Development Division of Public Health & Housing (multi-jurisdictional) is recruiting a part time (approx. 25 hours week) Registered Environmental Health Specialist with a minimum of one (1) year experience in performing food establishment inspections, public health nuisance complaint investigations, recreational bathing and youth camp inspections. Lead Inspector/Risk Assessor, Community Noise Enforcement Certification, Body Art Establishment inspections, Septic experience or Inspector of Hotels and Multiple Dwellings License a plus. Proficient in writing reports and Notice of Violations, possesses organizational and communication skills, understands and able to review establishment plans, and the ability to interact with establishment operators and public along with other duties outlined in and not limited to the Civil Service Commission job description (https://info.csc.state.nj.us/jobspec/03097.htm). Pre-employment driver abstract, drug screen and background checks are performed. The City of Rahway is a CSC and EEO employer. If further details of the position are needed, please contact the Health Officer, De Zheng. Preference is given to Rahway residents.

REQUIRED: Active New Jersey Registered Environmental Health Specialist License (REHS) and valid New Jersey Driver’s License.

Interested candidates should submit an application (found on City of Rahway website under Employment link) with cover letter and resume via email or regular mail by Friday, April 19, 2019 to:

resume-admin@cityofrahway.com

or

Michelle Dalesandris, Human Resource Coordinator

City of Rahway

One City Hall Plaza

Rahway, NJ 07065

Added: 3/29/2019

Registered Environmental Health Specialist – Pequannock Township

The Pequannock Township Health Department is seeking a full-time Registered Environmental Health Specialist (REHS).  Qualified candidates include those individuals who have a valid NJ driver’s license and a valid NJ REHS license.  Under the direction of the Health Officer, responsibilities include, but are not limited to:  investigation of complaints and enforcement of state and local codes regarding public health nuisances, environmental lead risk assessments, retail food establishments, communicable disease, onsite sewage disposal systems, potable water systems, public recreational bathing facilities, body-art facilities, youth camp facilities and pet shops/kennels.

Successful candidates should have strong communication and writing skills and must be proficient at both written and electronic field reporting methods.

This is a full-time position with benefits and part of the Public Employee Retirement System.

Salary DOE.

The Township of Pequannock is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Send resume and cover letter to peterc@peqtwp.org.

Added: 3/14/2019

Registered Environmental Health Specialist - West Windsor Township

West Windsor Health Department is recruiting for a Full Time Environmental Health Specialist. This position supports the Department of Health, performs field inspections, investigations and oversees enforcement of regulations pertaining to retail food establishments, potable water supplies, subsurface sewage disposal systems, refuse sanitation, noxious weeds, insect and rodent control, housing and other public health concerns. Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in a health related field, NJ Registered Environmental Health Specialist License, two years experience, valid NJ Drivers License.

Send letter/resume/salary history:

West Windsor Twp, P.O. Box 38, 

West Windsor, NJ 08550.

Attn: Human Resources or e-mail to:

HR@WestWindsorTwp.com

SUBJ: Full Time Environmental Health Specialist.

The Township reserves the right to interview candidates prior to the closing date for responses.

Deadline: March 31, 2019. EOE/Affirmation Action.

Added: 3/6/2019

Registered Environmental Health Specialist -Burlington County Health Department

The Burlington County Health Department is seeking to hire a licensed Registered Environmental Health Specialist (REHS). This position will primarily support the Well and Septic program while providing backup to the Consumer Health Program. Position will be 40 hours Monday-Friday with an on-call rotation of holidays and weekends as needed. Burlington County residency required within one year of employment. Possession of a valid Registered Environmental Health Specialist License issued by the NJ Department of Health and Senior Services required.

Starting salary is $43,411.

Submit resumes by March 8, 2019 to: Robin Sutton, RSutton@co.burlington.nj.us.

Added:2/26/2019

Public Health Nurse (Flexible Hours) - East Hanover, NJ

The Township of East Hanover is seeking a part-time nurse, to be a part of an experienced Public Health Nursing Division. The successful candidate shall be able to administer core public health functions as defined and the delivery of the “10 essential public health services,” as set forth at N.J.A.C. 8:52-3.2(a) 1 through 10.

Candidates must have a baccalaureate degree in nursing from an accredited college or university and hold a current license to practice as a registered professional nurse by the New Jersey State Board of Nursing. Excellent communication and computer skills are required to meet the demands of an automated Health Department. Interested candidates shall send a cover letter and resume to:

Township of East Hanover

Department of Health & Human Services

411 Ridgedale Ave

East Hanover, NJ 07936

Att:  Carlo DiLizia, Director/Health Officer

Health.dept@easthanovertownship.com

Added: 2/6/2019

Investigator Trainee (PT) - The County of Morris, Office of Health Management

The County of Morris, Office of Health Management is seeking a part-time Investigator Trainee to assist with County Environmental Health Act (CEHA) solid waste enforcement activities. Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s degree and a valid NJ Driver’s License are required. Prior CEHA experience, solid waste enforcement experience, and/or previous experience conducting regulatory investigations and enforcement duties a plus. Interested candidates must submit a cover letter and resume via mail, fax, or email to:

Carlos Perez, Jr., Ph.D., Health Officer

County of Morris

Office of Health Management

P.O. Box 300, Morristown, NJ 07963-0900;

Fax: (973) 631-5490; Email: cperez@co.morris.nj.us.

No telephone or email inquiries.

Added:2/6/2019

Public Health Nurse- Full and Part Time - Elizabeth, NJ

Applicants must hold a current New Jersey Registered Professional Nursing license and a valid driver’s license. BSN preferred. Responsibilities include using knowledge from nursing, social, and public health sciences to promote and protect the health of populations through the performance of core public health function. 

Provides school nursing services to non-public schools, lead poisoning case management, adult/pediatric immunization clinics, communicable disease investigations, and other duties.  Applicant must have excellent communication and clinical skills.  Must be punctual, dependable, self-motivated, and a team player. Applicants must be residents of the City of Elizabeth.

Submit resume and cover letter to:

City of Elizabeth Department of Health & Human Services

City Hall G-5

50 Winfield Scott Plaza

Elizabeth, NJ 07201

Attention:  Eileen Kelly, BSN RN

Public Health Nurse Supervisor

ekelly@elizabethnj.org

Added: 2/6/2019