Posting number: 2026--0615
Department: HEALTH
Job classification: Environmental Health Specialist
Posting type: Open
Categories: Customer Service, Health Care Support
Work as a Registered Environmental Health Specialist in On-Site Waste Water Section and the Well Section. Also, complaint investigations.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
80% - On-site Wastewater Section
Make on-site evaluations to determine the location for on-site wastewater systems. Assure compliance with state laws, rules and regulations related to on-site wastewater. Accurately, timely and completely design septic systems and issue Improvement Permits and Authorization To Construct permits. Make final inspections of installed septic systems and issue Operations Permits in a timely manner. Investigate complaints of malfunctioning septic systems and issue Notice of Violations when necessary. Educate property owner of septic maintenance. Obtain second opinions related to difficult site limitations by the EH Supervisor III or the Regional REHS.
15% - Private Well Program
Make on-site evaluations for the location of private drinking water wells. Assure compliance with the state laws, rules and regulations. Accurately and timely issue well permits. Make on-site inspections of grouting procedures, well head inspections and water sampling collection. Ensuring all paperwork is obtained and filled out to complete the sampling procedure and deliver samples for courier. Issue COC’s for wells once all reports and well logs have been received.
5% - Other
Participating in Public Health Preparedness functions as assigned, attend training and seminars as required and professional development. Other duties as assigned.
Working knowledge of state and federal environmental health laws and rules. Practical knowledge of microbiology, chemistry, biology and environmental sciences as applied to environmental health. General knowledge of community resources. Working knowledge of other departments in Pender County, including but not limited to Zoning and Building Inspections. Ability to comprehend and manage technical and administrative records and reports. Ability to exercise sound judgement and communicate with a wide variety of people. Ability to plan work accordingly and timely.
Required Minimum Training
Graduation from an accredited four-year university or college with a minimum of 30 hours in courses in biological science or physical science, a four-year degree or a Master’s degree from an university with a degree in Environmental Science.
Additional Training/Experience
North Carolina Centralized Intern Training for income Registered Environmental Health Specialists and obtaining authorizations in On-site Wastewater and Wells.
License or Certification Required by Statute or Regulation
Valid North Carolina driver’s license. Registered as a REHS by the North Carolina State Board of Registered Sanitarians.
This work requires the occasional exertion of up to 10-15 pounds of force; work regularly requires speaking or hearing, using hands to finger, frequently requires sitting and occasionally requires standing; work has standard vision requirements; vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels; work requires preparing and analyzing written or computer data, operating machines and observing general surroundings and activities; work occasionally requires exposure to fumes or airborne particles, exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals, exposure to vibration and exposure to bloodborne pathogens and may be required to wear specialized personal protective equipment; work is generally in a moderately noisy location (e.g. business office, light traffic).
Pender County Government offers a range of services, including tax collection, library programs, parks management, planning and permitting, health and human services, and law enforcement. The County operates under the guidance of a five-member Board of Commissioners.
Located in North Carolina's Coastal Plains, Pender County is known for its natural beauty and mild climate. The area features scenic streams, brooks, natural lakes, and ponds that add to its rural charm. Agriculture is a key component of the county's economy, with crops like sweet potatoes, strawberries, tobacco, soybeans, peanuts, corn, and grapes. Sod farms and nurseries also contribute to the landscape in various parts of the county. Just under 30 miles away is Wilmington, a historic seaport city in neighboring New Hanover County. As one of the fastest-growing counties in the state, Pender County is part of one of the nation’s fastest-growing metropolitan areas.
Pender County includes six municipalities, with Burgaw serving as the county seat. Its blend of small urban areas and rural towns offers a unique variety, catering to diverse lifestyles and setting Pender County apart.
