New Jersey Environmental Health Association

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

Registered Environmental Health Specialist - Temporary Position - Cumberland County Health Department

The Cumberland County Health Department is looking to hire an experienced REHS that would accept a short term/ temporary position. The REHS would mainly be responsible for preforming Chapter 24 retail food inspections and some occasional septic work. Our office is open Monday through Friday from 8:30 -4:30. We anticipate that the position would run through mid-April. The position pays roughly $25.50 per hour and benefits are not offered.

Anyone who is interested in the position can send their resume in to me at nhetzell@ccdoh.org.

Noah Hetzell, MPH, REHS, HO

Assistant Health Officer

Cumberland County Health Department

309 Buck Street

Millville, NJ 08332

856-327-7602 ext. 7125

865-327-6275

Added: 1/30/2018

Registered Environmental Health Specialist (REHS -1)- Monmouth County Regional Health Commission

Closing Date: February 20, 2019

The Monmouth County Regional Health Commission No. 1 will have an opening for a Registered Environmental Health Specialist 1 (REHS-1). Possession of a valid Registered Environmental Health Specialist License issued by the New Jersey Department of Health is required as well as a

N. J. Driver’s License. The successful candidate will be responsible for conducting field inspections and/or investigations in accordance with the provisions of the New Jersey Sanitary Code in such areas as: retail food establishments; public recreational bathing; tanning facilities; youth camps; body art procedures; public health nuisances; communicable disease control; childhood lead poisonings; rabies control follow-up; rabies specimen transport to the State Lab. Subject to background check, applicant must possess excellent writing and communication skills and will be required to learn and utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by this office. In-depth working knowledge of on-site wastewater disposal systems, lead inspector/risk assessor and air/odor certifications are preferred. Experience and the ability to speak English/Spanish are desirable. Salary: $45,000 - $55,000. Start date is March 1, 2019.

Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply by sending their resume to:

David Henry, Health Officer

Monmouth County Regional Health Commission No. 1

1540 W. Park Avenue, Suite 1

Ocean, NJ 07712

Email: dhenry@mcrhc.org

Phone: (732) 493-9520

Added:1/24/2019

Registered Environmental Health Specialist (Per Diem/Part Time) - Monmouth County Regional Health Commission

Closing Date: February 4, 2019

The Monmouth County Regional Health Commission No. 1 will have an opening for a Per Diem Registered Environmental Health Specialist (REHS) to handle NJDEP Sub Chapter 5 Odor Complaints. Possession of a valid Registered Environmental Health Specialist License issued by the New Jersey Department of Health, NJDEP certification for odor complaints and N.J. Driver’s License are required. The successful candidate will be responsible for conducting field inspections and/or investigations in accordance with the provisions of the NJDEP Sub Chapter 5 Odor Complaints during the day and night. Subject to background check, applicant must possess excellent writing communication and investigation skills and will be required to learn and utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by this office. Salary: $30.89 per hour. Start date is February 11, 2019.

Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply by sending their resume to:

David Henry, Health Officer

Monmouth County Regional Health Commission No. 1

1540 W. Park Avenue, Suite 1

Ocean, NJ 07712

Email: dhenry@mcrhc.org

Phone: (732) 493-9520

Added: 1/24/2019

Register Environmental Health Specialist - Borough of Kenilworth, NJ

Nature of Work – Under direction, performs sanitary inspection work involved in enforcement of relevant public health laws. Conduct inspections/investigations, research, and surveys to enforce sanitary codes and public health laws. Documents case finding and collects evidence in preparation of corrective action. Routinely inspects retail food establishments, public recreational bathing places, childcare facilities/camps, etc.

Also, attends to licensure/certification and records duty related to vital statistics.

Licenses

- Must possess a valid NJ driver’s license

- Registered Environmental Health Specialist license issued by NJDOHSS

- Lead Inspector/Risk Assessor license issued by NJDOHSS (Preferred)

- Certification to measure “sound levels,” issued by Rutgers University (Preferred)

Experience as a REHS preferred, involving the above noted work and preparation of relative reports (e.g. public health nuisances, housing complaints, retail food, public recreational bathing, communicable disease & lead investigations, etc.). Candidate must be able to communicate effectively to their professional peers and the public, as well as educate in areas where required.

The Borough offers a competitive benefit package.

Starting salary: $40,000.00

Location: Borough of Kenilworth Health Department

575 Boulevard

Kenilworth, NJ 07033

To apply, please send resume with cover letter by email to mgapas@uniontownship.com and nrodriguez@uniontownship.com, or fax (908) 851-4673 care of: Marconi Gapas, Health Officer

Added: 1/17/2019

Registered Environmental Health Specialist Full-time - Pequannock Township Health Department

Start Date: February 1, 2019

Under direction, performs sanitary inspections and environmental health work involving the enforcement of relevant sanitary, environmental, and public health laws and codes; including but not limited to the inspection of food establishments, kennels, body art facilities, youth camps, recreational bathing, etc.

Community Noise and Lead Inspector Risk Assessor License desirable.

Salary: Commensurate with experience

Qualifications:

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

A valid NJ driver’s license is required

Candidate must be proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.

How to Apply: To learn more about this position, please send a resume and cover letter to: peterc@peqtwp.org

Added: 12/8/2018

Registered Environmental Health Specialist Permanent Part-time (24.5 hours per week; Schedule Varies weekdays/weekends) –Kearny, NJ

Closing Date: January 11, 2019: $20.30-31.82/hour based on experience

The Town of Kearny Department of Health has an opening for part-time Registered Environmental Health Specialists. See link for job New Jersey CSC job specs https://info.csc.state.nj.us/jobspec/08061.htm

The applicant must hold a valid New Jersey Registered Environmental Health Specialist license and a valid New Jersey driver’s license. The schedule varies weekdays, weekends, and must be available for emergency hours. 24.5 hours/week. Bilingual Spanish/English preferred. See Town of Kearny Link for application http://www.kearnynj.org/JobOpportunities

Added: 12/8/2018

Registered Environmental Health Specialist (Full Time - 35 hrs/week) Westfield Regional Health Department

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.

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 12/17/2018.

Added: 12/7/2018

Registered Environmental Health Specialist - Hunterdon County Division of Health

Hours: 35 Hours per Week Compensation: $40,000.00 Per Year. Click the link for more details.

http://www.co.hunterdon.nj.us/pdf/HR/2018/REHS%206-21-18.pdf

Added: 11/27/2018

Registered Environmental Health Specialist Part-time (20-24 hours per week; weekdays/weekends) -Camden County Blackwood, NJ

Closing Date: Open Until Position is filled Salary: $33.48/hour

 The Camden County Department of Health & Human Services, servicing 37 municipalities in Camden County, has an opening for part-time Registered Environmental Health Specialists. The applicant must hold a valid New Jersey Registered Environmental Health Specialist license and a valid New Jersey driver’s license. A Bachelor’s Degree in a physical science is preferred. Duties may include retail food inspections, recreational bathing inspections, body art inspections, youth camp inspections, complaint investigations, onsite sewage disposal inspections and enforcement of Safe Drinking Water Act. Also, perform other duties or special projects as required or as assigned. Applicant must be proficient with mentioned duties. Additional duties may include preparing reports containing findings and recommendations, and will be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office or related units.

Send Resume to:

Donna Starkman, Administrative Assistant 

Health Officer

Camden County Department of Health and Human Services

512 Lakeland Rd., Suite 501

Blackwood, NJ 08012

Email: donna.starkman@camdencounty.com

Phone: 856-374-6037

Added: 11/27/2018

Public Health Nurse Part-Time- Mount Olive Township, NJ

Start Date: January 2, 2019

Salary Range: $30.00 - $35.00/hr

Description: Mount Olive Township (Morris County) is seeking a part time, experienced Public Health Nurse (work location will be in Wharton, NJ). The Public Health Nurse works under general supervision to promote and protect the health of populations through the performance of core public health functions and the delivery of essential public health services. Responsibilities include communicable disease investigation and reporting, immunization audits, administration of vaccines with standing orders, well child services, adult health screening programs and follow up, public health emergency preparedness and response, and related work in collaboration with the Health Officer and staff as required. Excellent communication skills a must. Applicants must possess a Bachelor’s degree in Nursing or Public Health Nursing Science, a NJ State Board of Nursing License, and a valid NJ driver’s license. Salary hiring range is $30-$35/hr. DOQ. Application available online at www.mountolivetownship.com.

Please submit application/resume by November 26, 2018 to the office of:

Health Officer

Mount Olive Township

PO Box 450

Budd Lake, NJ 07828

Email: tweigle@mtolivetwp.org

Phone: (973) 691-0900 ext. 7330

Mount Olive Township is an equal opportunity employer

Added: 11/7/2018

Full-time Registered Environmental Health Specialist – Freehold Area Health Department, Monmouth County 

Permanent Full-Time REHS (35 hours per week) Salary: Competitive The Freehold Area Health Department is seeking a full-time Registered Environmental Health Specialist (REHS). Candidates include those individuals who possess a valid NJ driver’s license, a valid NJ REHS license, or is qualified to sit for the licensing exam (trainee position). 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, school immunization audits and pet shops/kennels. Candidates should have strong communication, writing and electronic field reporting skills. Freehold offers a competitive benefits package. 

Interested candidates please forward a cover letter of interest, resume and three references via mail or email to: 

Margaret Jahn, Health Officer 

Freehold Area Health Department 

1 Municipal Plaza Freehold, NJ 07728

mjahn@twp.freehold.nj.us

Added:10/19/2018

Full or Part-Time Housing Inspector and/or Public Health Investigator - Bloomfield, NJ

The Township of Bloomfield Department of Health & Human Services has an immediate opening for a full or part-time Housing Inspector and/or Public Health Investigator. The successful candidate will need to possess knowledge of and Ability to perform inspection work involved approved inspection methods involved in preventing and eliminating blight and restoring and/or eliminating subnormal housing accommodations, state and municipal housing codes and zoning ordinances. Qualifications: One (1) year of experience in building inspection, building repair, building maintenance, construction, construction inspection, NJ State Licensed Home Inspector or equivalent, REHS, and/or other work concerned with building structures and/or building repair. NOTE: Successful completion of a course in Principles of Housing Inspection may be substituted for six months of the work experience.

How to Apply: Send cover letter detailing experience and qualifications to: 

Email: Health@bloomfieldtwpnj.com 

Or Mail to: Bloomfield Twp. Department of Health and Human Services 

1 Municipal Plaza Room 

111 Bloomfield Twp. NJ 07003 

Alternatively, you may wish to respond to Michael Fitzpatrick, Health Officer either by email mfitzpatrick@bloomfieldtwpnj.com or telephone at (973) 713-9504 

Added: 10/19/2018

Full or Part-Time Public Registered Environmental Health Specialist (REHS) - Bloomfield, NJ

The Township of Bloomfield Department of Health & Human Services has an immediate opening for a full or part-time Registered Environmental Health Specialist. The successful candidate will be responsible for conducting field inspections and/or investigations, under the supervision of staff management, involved in the enforcement of State and local environmental and health regulations including, but not limited to the State Sanitary Code for Retail Food Establishments, Public Recreational Bathing Code, State Housing Code, Individual Subsurface Sewage Disposal Systems, Department of Environmental Protection regulations; Epidemiological case investigation and monitoring; and lead-hazard risk assessments. Applicant must possess excellent communication skills. Qualifications: A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university is preferred in Chemical, Biological, Environmental Sciences, Environmental Engineering, or Public Health with a concentration in environmental health or science. How to Apply: Send cover letter detailing experience and qualifications to: 

Email: Health@bloomfieldtwpnj.com 

Or Mail to: Bloomfield Twp. Department of Health and Human Services 

1 Municipal Plaza Room 

111 Bloomfield Twp. NJ 07003 

Alternatively, you may wish to respond to Michael Fitzpatrick, Health Officer either by email mfitzpatrick@bloomfieldtwpnj.com or telephone at (973) 713-9504 

Added: 10/19/2018

Registered Environmental Health Specialist (2 Positions) - Jersey City, NJ

The Jersey City Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Environmental Health is currently accepting resumes in order to fill two Registered Environmental Health Specialist positions. The starting salary for these two positions will be $47,000 per year. The work schedule will be 11:30 AM until 7:00 PM and each position will involve working a Saturday or Sunday each week. Interested parties should submit their resumes to: 

H. James Boor, Director of Environmental Health,

Happy@jcnj.org or via phone (201) 547-5285.

Added: 10/19/2018

Registered Environmental Health Specialist – (Per-Diem)

Closing Date: Open Until Position is filled

Job Type: Part-time (up to 20 hours per week; flexible evenings, weekends, or weekdays)

Location: South Brunswick Township Health Dept., Monmouth Junction, NJ

The South Brunswick Township Health Dept. has an opening for a part-time Registered Environmental Health Specialist. The applicant must hold a valid New Jersey Registered Environmental Health Specialist license and a valid New Jersey driver’s license. Duties may include retail food inspections, recreational bathing inspections, youth camp inspections, complaint investigations. Applicant must be proficient with mentioned duties and two years’ experience is preferred.

Additional duties include preparing reports and utilizing various types of electronic information systems.

Complete an application online at:  http://www.sbtnj.net/employment

Contact for questions and to send in a resume:

Lester Jones, Health Officer

PO Box 190

Monmouth Junction, NJ  08852

732-329-4000 ext. 7237

Added: 10/05/2018

Registered Environmental Health Specialist OR REHS Trainee – 2 positions 

The Burlington County Health Department is seeking to hire 2 Registered Environmental Health Specialists (REHS) or REHS trainees (an individual who is eligible to sit for the REHS exam in November). One position will primarily support the Well and Septic program while providing backup to the Consumer Health Program. The other position is for the Consumer Health Program which consists of conducting inspections of retail food establishments, body art facilities, camps, recreational bathing and other regulatory inspections. 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 is preferred but applicants that are scheduled to take the REHS exam in November are encouraged to apply. Licensed REHS position starts at $42,581 and REHS trainee starts at $37,851. Submit resumes to: Robin Sutton, RSutton@co.burlington.nj.us. 

Added: 9/27/2018