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ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH SPECIALIST TRAINEE

Recruitment #17-002428-0006

GRADE

13

LOCATION OF POSITION

MDH, Cecil County Health Department, Elkton, MD

Main Purpose of Job

The main purpose of this position is to serve as an entry-level Sanitarian performing fieldwork directed toward the promotion of Environmental Health, protection of the environment, and enforcement of State and local Health Laws Regulations.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

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

Experience: None.

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

The desired candidate will have knowledge and experience in food and recreational sanitation programs.

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

1. Candidates for positions in this classification must possess a certificate of eligibility to be licensed as a Registered Environmental Health Specialist from the Maryland Board of Environmental Health Specialists.  A copy of your certification must accompany your application.

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). Complete applications must be submitted by the closing date. Information submitted after this date will not be added. Candidates may remain on the certified eligible list for a period of at least one year.

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

Incorrect application forms will not be accepted.

If additional information is required, the preferred method is to upload.  If unable to upload, please fax requested information only 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.

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

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

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

EXAMINATION PROCESS

The applicant must meet the educational requirements in at least one of the three options below to obtain a Certificate of Eligibility from the Maryland Board of Environmental Health Specialists in order to apply for this position.

1.  Has graduated from an accredited college or university with a baccalaureate degree in the chemical, physical, biological, or environmental sciences, as defined in regulation, including a minimum of 60 semester credit hours or the equivalent quarter credit hours of chemical, physical, biological, and environmental sciences acceptable to the Board which includes at least one laboratory course in two of the following fields:         

        A.    Chemistry;

        B.    Physics;

        C.    Biology;

        D.    Geographic information systems; or

        E.    Soil science; and

        F.    A course in mathematics.

2.  Has graduated from an accredited college or university with a baccalaureate degree that includes a minimum of 30 semester credit hours or the equivalent quarter credit hours in the chemical, physical, biological, and environmental sciences acceptable to the Board, which includes at least one laboratory course in two of the following fields:

        A.    Chemistry;

        B.    Physics;

        C.    Biology;

        D.    Geographic information systems; or

        E.    Soil science; and

        F.   A course in mathematics.

3.  Has graduated from an accredited college or university with a master’s degree in public or environmental health science that includes a minimum of 30 semester credit hours or 45 quarter credit hours of chemical, physical, biological, or environmental sciences acceptable to the Board and obtained at the baccalaureate or master’s level, which includes at least one laboratory course in two of the following fields:

        A.   Chemistry;

        B.   Physics;

        C.   Biology;

        D.   Geographic information systems; or

        E.   Soil science;

        F.   A course in mathematics; and

        G.  Three months of internship approved by the Board if not previously completed.  

How to Obtain a Certificate of Eligibility and get placed on the list of qualified candidates for Environmental Health Specialist positions.

1.       Request an official copy of your school transcript.  The applicant’s educational background must be verified by official transcripts sent directly from the college or university to the Maryland Board of Environmental Health Specialists located at 4201 Patterson Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21215. Any applicant who attended more than one academic institution should note section 2 of the general instructions, which are attached to the form.

2.       Submit the application (see links below) to the Maryland Board of Environmental Health Specialists  along with the $100.00 application fee.  The check should be made out to the Maryland Board of Environmental Health Specialists.

https://health.maryland.gov/behs/Documents/licensing/EHS_ApplicationInstruction.pdf

https://health.maryland.gov/behs/Documents/licensing/EHS-ApplicationForm.pdf

3.       The Board will review your application and issue a Certificate of Eligibility that will allow you apply for this job and any other Environmental Health Specialist position throughout the state of Maryland.  The certificate is valid for one year and can be renewed after it has expired with a $50.00 renewal fee.

BARGAINING UNIT STATUS

The incumbent in this position is a member of a covered bargaining unit and will be required to pay a bi-weekly service fee to the exclusive representative of the bargaining unit.

BENEFITS

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State’s diversity. People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply. We thank our Veterans for their service to our country.

The resulting certified eligible list for this recruitment may be used for similar positions in this or other State agencies.




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