RUTHERFORD-POLK-McDOWELL

DISTRICT HEALTH DEPARTMENT

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH SPECIALIST
ON-SITE WATER PROTECTION PROGRAM
ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH DIVISION

SALARY GRADE: 67
SALARY RANGE: $37,308 - $48,502 (mid-range) - $59,697
LOCATION: McDowell County (However, may be required to work in Rutherford and/or Polk Counties)
DESCRIPTION OF WORK:

Perform new site evaluations for both septic systems and private drinking water wells.
Issue or deny permits based on compliance with N.C. Rules and Regulations.
Perform final inspections of permitted systems during and after the construction process.
Perform well grout inspections and final well head evaluations to determine compliance with N.C. Rules
and Regulations.
Collect private drinking water well samples.
Provide consultation as needed to contractors and property owners for problems encountered during
septic and well installation.
Issue Operation Permits for septic systems and wells upon verification of all installation requirements.
Inspect existing systems for additions/expansions and re-connections.
Investigate complaints concerning septic systems and private water supplies and other public health
related matters.
Other duties as assigned by Supervisor or Director.

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Graduation from a four-year college or university with 30 semester hours of course work in the physical or
biological sciences and two years of experience in environmental health; or a four-year or Masters degree in
environmental health from a program which is accredited by the National Accreditation Council for
Environmental Health Curricula of the National Environmental Health Association and one year of experience
in environmental health.
NECESSARY SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS: Registered as an Environmental Health Specialist by the
N.C. State Board of Environmental Health Specialist Examiners.
APPLICATION PROCESS: To apply for this position, submit the required NC state application (PD-107) to
the Rutherford-Polk-McDowell District Health Department Personnel Department, 221 Callahan-Koon Road,
Spindale, NC 28160. Applications can be downloaded at www.rpmhd.org/hr/employment. Completed
applications and resumes may be e-mailed to kcrawford@rpmhd.org or faxed to (828) 287-6059.

Rutherford County Health Department

221 Callahan-Koon Road
Spindale, NC 28160
818-287-6100-Health Dept
828-287-6101-Administration
828-287-6059-HD FAX

Polk County Health Department

161 Walker Street
Columbus, NC 28722
828-894-8271-Health Dept
828-894-8678-HD FAX

McDowell County Health Department

140 Spaulding Road
Marion, NC 28752
828-652-6811-Health Dept
828-652-9376-HD FAX
828-652-2019-EH FAX