ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH SPECIALIST TRAINEE

Introduction

THIS RECRUITMENT IS LIMITED TO CURRENT EMPLOYEES OF THE MDH TALBOT COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT ONLY.

GRADE

STD0015

LOCATION OF POSITION

MDH Talbot County Health Department

510 Cadmus Lane

Easton, MD 21601

Main Purpose of Job

The main purpose of this full-time Environmental Health Specialist Trainee position will be to assist in the promotion of all aspects of Environmental Health while enforcing all applicable State and Local Environmental Health laws and regulations.

The Environmental Health Specialist Trainee will be responsible for monitoring and engaging with the delegated programs from the Maryland Department of the Environment and the Maryland Department of Health to the Talbot County Health Department''s Office of Environmental Health. Programs include, but are not necessarily limited to the Land Development Program, Building Permits Program, Open Burning Program, Well Program, Transient Non Community Water Supply Program, Food Service Facility Program, Swimming Pools and Spas Program, Rabies Program, Beaches, Short Term Rental, and Sanitary Survey Programs.

This position will be responsible for viewing and interaction with, as well as the facilitation of permits on PatTrac/OpenGov and modernization of records.

This position supports the mission of Talbot County Health Department by which is to promote and improve the health and safety of Talbot County residents and visitors by ensuring the cleanliness and safety of the environment, water and food through its operations.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education:Â Â Determined by the Maryland Board of Environmental Health Specialists under the licensing requirements for Environmental Health Specialists.

Experience: None.

LIMITATIONS ON SELECTION

THIS RECRUITMENT IS LIMITED TO CURRENT EMPLOYEES OF THE MDH TALBOT COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT ONLY.

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

1. At the time of hire, candidates for positions in this classification must possess a certificate of eligibility to be licensed as an Environmental Health Specialist from the Maryland Board of Environmental Health Specialists.

2. Employees in this classification may be assigned duties which require the operation of a motor vehicle. Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess a motor vehicle operator''s license valid in the State of Maryland.

SELECTION PROCESS

Applicants who meet the minimum (and selective) qualifications will be included in further evaluation. The evaluation may be a rating of your application based on your education, training and experience as they relate to the requirements of the position. Therefore, it is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. Please report all related education, experience, dates and hours of work. Clearly indicate your college degree and major on your application, if applicable. For education obtained outside the U.S., any job offer will be contingent on the candidate providing an evaluation for equivalency by a foreign credential evaluation service prior to starting employment (and may be requested prior to interview).Â

Complete applications must be submitted by the closing date. Information submitted after this date will not be added.Â

Incorrect application forms will not be accepted. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.

Candidates may remain on the certified eligible list for a period of at least one year. The resulting certified eligible list for this recruitment may be used for similar positions in this or other State agencies.

BENEFITS

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

Online applications are highly recommended. However, if you are unable to apply online, the paper application (and supplemental questionnaire) may be submitted to MDH, Recruitment and Selection Division, 201 W. Preston St., Room 114-B, Baltimore, MD 21201. Paper application materials must be received by 5 pm, close of business, on the closing date for the recruitment, no postmarks will be accepted.

If additional information is required, the preferred method is to upload. If you are unable to upload, please fax the requested information to 410-333-5689. Only additional materials that are required will be accepted for this recruitment. All additional information must be received by the closing date and time.

For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact the MDH Recruitment and Selection Division at 410-767-1251.

If you are having difficulty with your user account or have general questions about the online application system, please contact the MD Department of Budget and Management, Recruitment and Examination Division at 410-767-4850 or Application.Help@maryland.gov.Â

Appropriate accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request by calling: 410-767-1251 or MD TTY Relay Service 1-800-735-2258.

We thank our Veterans for their service to our country.

People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.

As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruitment, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State''s diversity.