
Posting number: 04.312 010-26
Department: ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AND SUSTAINABILITY
Job classification: ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH SPECIALIST II
Posting type: Open
Categories: Environmental Services, Natural Resources
Pay Schedule I, Grade 30, Regular Schedule: 35 hours per week.
A vacancy exists in the Department of Environmental Protection and Sustainability, Well Program within the Ground Water Management Section.
A list of eligible applicants will be established based on the examination as outlined below.
This job announcement may close at any time with little or no notice. Applicants are advised to apply promptly.
Current and future vacancies occurring within this class may be filled from the list of eligible applicants.
This job announcement may close at any time with little or no notice. Applicants are advised to apply promptly. All interested transfer and promotional candidates must apply at this time.
List all promotions and changes in job duties due to reclassification as separate work experience on your application. Applicants must include the dates of the promotions and reclassifications.
You MUST attach your transcript(s) and any required certification(s) or license(s) to your application.
Note: Failure to complete all fields of the "Work Experience" section of the application will result in your application not being considered. A resume will not be considered in determining your qualifications for a position. Applicants selected for an interview may provide a resume at that time.
Failure to submit proof of Licenses, Certifications and Education will result in your application not being considered.
Under general supervision, meets the full performance level of professional inspections/investigations/plan reviews, of the mandated and/or delegated environmental health and/or environmental protection programs, to ensure compliance with Federal, State, and local laws and regulations. May help train and review the work of subordinate personnel or manage a specialized phase of an environmental health and/or environmental protection program.
NOTE: The duties and responsibilities listed above are for the purpose of determining a common set of minimum qualifications for all positions in this class. They may not include all of the essential job functions of each position in the class. Each position may not be required to perform all of the essential job functions listed.
Bachelor's degree in one of the physical, environmental health, or biological sciences, engineering or agriculture
Registration as a licensed Environmental Health Specialist in the State of Maryland
Two years' experience working in environmental health
(Education beyond a bachelor's degree in a physical, environmental health or biological science, engineering or agriculture may be substituted for the required experience on a year-for-year basis.)
Possession of a valid license to legally operate any class of vehicle or equipment necessary to perform the duties of the position is required at the time of appointment.
Current registration as a licensed Environmental Health Specialist in the State of Maryland is required at the time of application.
Applicants are required to submit proof of licenses, certifications and education beyond high school to meet the required and preferred qualifications of the position. Diplomas or transcripts must show the applicant's major field of study. Copies and unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
Proof of licenses, certifications, and/or education must be submitted with each application by the closing date of the job posting.
You MUST attach your transcript(s) and any required certification(s) or license(s) to your application.
Applicants who have obtained a degree from outside the United States of America are required to submit degree equivalence documentation from World Education Services, Inc. (www.WES.org).
Mail or deliver documents to:
ATTN: Environmental Health Specialist II
Office of Human Resources
Baltimore County Government
308 Allegheny Ave.
Towson, MD 21204
Qualified applicants will be assigned a rating based on an evaluation of their training and experience as submitted on their applications and supplemental questions. Applications should state clearly and completely for evaluation purposes the dates, duties, and responsibilities of past and present experience.
Employees must maintain required licenses and certifications throughout the course of employment.
The work of these positions requires some physical activity such as walking, bending, stooping and carrying of moderately heavy objects. Field investigations may involve exposure to inclement weather.
Applicants selected for employment with Baltimore County must successfully complete a physical examination, drug screening and employment investigation, including, but not limited to criminal background, education certification and fingerprinting checks.

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