New Jersey Environmental Health Association

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

Registered Environmental Health Specialist- 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 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.

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

(732) 433-0602 cell

jay.kwiecinski@co.middlesex.nj.us

Added: 7/22/2026

Registered Environmental Health Specialist - Township of Bernards

POSTING DATE: 06/16/2026 APPLICATION DEADLINE: until position is filled

POSITION: Registered Environmental Health Specialist

DATE POSITION WILL BECOME AVAILABLE: Immediate

DEPARTMENT: Health

REPORTS TO: Senior REHS

POSITION TYPE: Regular/Full-Time

OVERTIME STATUS: Non-Exempt (Eligible for OT)

HOURS/WEEK: 40

SCHEDULE: M-F /occasional weekends as needed

SALARY: $30-$34/HR

PRINCIPAL DUTIES: Under the direction of the Senior Registered Environmental Health Specialist (REHS), performs various inspections, plan reviews, and complaint investigations to ensure compliance with public health and environmental regulations including the NJ Sanitary Code, the NJ Public Health Nuisance Code, and NJDEP septic system and well regulations. In particular, this position will complete a high volume of retail food establishment inspections. Excellent communication and customer service skills required. Promotes and protects public health through education, consultation, and enforcement.

JOB REQUIREMENTS: Performs sanitary inspections for compliance with public health and environmental protection regulations, including but not limited to inspections at retail food establishments, pools, youth camps, body art facilities, kennels, private wells, and onsite wastewater disposal systems. Investigates complaints of nuisances and potential violations of applicable Local and State public health and environmental laws and ordinances for Bernards Township and contractual municipalities. Directs measures to control and abate nuisances including improper garbage storage, standing water conducive to mosquito breeding, unsanitary conditions, and pest infestations. Inspects food trucks and temporary food vendors at special events; weekend availability required. Collects food/water/soil samples and issues embargos when necessary; participates in product recalls as needed. Responds to restaurant fires, sewage backups, or other emergencies as needed. Work collaboratively with various municipal officials (e.g. Code Enforcement / Fire Safety) across jurisdictions. Produces accurate and informative reports, collects evidence, and maintains paper and electronic records of all surveys, inspections, and investigations. Daily computer data entry for activity tracking and preparation of monthly Board of Health reports. Investigates suspected disease outbreaks as needed in coordination with the Health Officer, Public Health Nurse, and Senior REHS. Utilizes the Communicable Disease Reporting and Surveillance System (CDRSS). Conducts environmental investigations in response to cases of elevated blood lead levels. Witnesses the installation of wells for potable and non-potable sources. Witnesses soil permeability testing in conjunction with professional engineers and inspects repairs and installations of onsite sewage disposal systems. Under direction of the Senior REHS may review plans related to residential, commercial, and industrial development as necessary to ensure compliance with environmental and public health laws, regulations, and local ordinances. Initiates enforcement actions, including violation notices and summons as necessary, attends Court as required, and provides testimony during legal proceedings. Participates in emergency preparedness and response activities to ensure safe food, water, air quality, and the protection of public and environmental health during a public health emergency or natural disaster. Participates in planning and conducting special outreach programs (e.g. radon testing, well testing events) and provides expertise in the development of educational materials relating to environmental issues and concerns. May attend Board of Health meetings in contractual towns as a representative of the Health Department. Performs other related duties as assigned by the Health Officer or Senior Registered Environmental Health Specialist.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

Education: Graduation with a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in biology, environmental sciences, or related field.

Experience: Requires a minimum of 1 year of experience actively enforcing relevant public health or environmental laws.

Special Requirements: Must possess an active Registered Environmental Health Specialist (REHS) license from the New Jersey Department of Health as well as a valid NJ Driver’s License. Lead Inspector/Risk Assessor certification and bilingual in English/Spanish are desirable. Must be able to work outside throughout the year as needed in hazardous conditions such as construction sites, treacherous terrain, and inclement weather.

CONTACT: Send resume and cover letter to employment@bernards.org. All resumes will be reviewed and only those applicants chosen to move forward in the hiring process will be contacted.

BERNARDS TOWNSHIP IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Effective 9/1/11, all employees of State and local government must reside in the State of NJ, unless exempted under law. If you already work for State or local government as of 9/1/11, and you do not live in NJ, you are not required to move to NJ if there is no more than a seven day break in employment. However, if you begin your office, position or employment on 9/1/11 or later, you must reside in NJ. If you do not reside in NJ, you have one year after the date you take your office, position or employment to relocate your residence to NJ. If you do not do so, you are subject to removal from your office, position or employment.

Added: 6/18/2026