New Jersey Environmental Health Association

Job Title: Part-Time CEHA Inspector / CEHA Team Member- Essex County, NJ

Department: Essex County Office of Public Health Management (ECOPHM)

Status: Part-Time, Immediate Hiring

Objective

The Essex County Office of Public Health Management is seeking a qualified and motivated Part-Time CEHA Inspector to support environmental health enforcement and compliance activities. The selected candidate will assist with inspections, investigations, and regulatory oversight in accordance with NJDEP and State Sanitary Code requirements, while contributing to the overall public health mission of the County.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct inspections of regulated facilities to ensure compliance with NJDEP Air Pollution Control regulations, N.J.A.C. 7:27
• Investigate environmental complaints related to air quality, air pollution, and other public health concerns
• Conduct inspections of county vendors to ensure compliance with N.J.A.C. 8:24, New Jersey State Sanitary Code for Retail Food Establishments
• Provide guidance and education to facility operators regarding regulatory compliance and best practices
• Prepare detailed inspection reports, enforcement documentation, and compliance summaries
• Support additional public health and environmental health activities as assigned by ECOPHM

Qualifications

• Experience in environmental health, air pollution control, solid waste, or retail food inspections preferred
• Knowledge of NJDEP regulations and New Jersey Sanitary Code requirements is highly desirable
• Strong report writing and communication skills
• Ability to conduct field inspections and interact professionally with regulated entities
• Relevant certifications are a plus
• Active REHS (Registered Environmental Health Specialist) license is strongly preferred

Additional Information

• Immediate hiring
• Valid Driver’s License – Required
• Flexible part-time schedule
• Opportunity to gain experience in county-level environmental enforcement and public health operations

Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply promptly.

Salary $30-$45 an hour

Not to exceed 20 hours a week

Added: 3/6/2026

Registered Environmental Health Specialist - Full Time

The Burlington County Health Department has immediate opening for the following:

The Burlington County Health Department is seeking to hire a licensed Registered Environmental Health Specialist (REHS). This position will primarily support the Consumer Health Program. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: investigation of complaints and enforcement of state and local codes regarding retail food establishments, public recreational bathing facilities, body-art facilities, youth camp facilities, and other NJDoH mandated inspections responsibilities.

Possession of a valid Registered Environmental Health Specialist License issued by the NJ Department of Health and Senior Services required.

A full job description can be found at https://info.csc.state.nj.us/jobspec/03097.htm.

The position will be 40 hours Monday-Friday with an on-call rotation of holidays and weekends as needed.

Licensed REHS position starts at $52,841.

Interested candidates should email cover letter and resume to applications@co.burlington.nj.us. Please list "REHS" in the subject line of the email.

Added: 2/13/2026

Registered Environmental Health Specialist (REHS)-Hillsborough Township, NJ

Job Level or Grade Management Level

Salary Range $70,000 annual

Reporting To Health Officer / Director of Environmental Programs

Employment Type Full Time

Work Hours 40 hours per week for full-time

Benefits Medical/Prescription Benefit Program, Pension/Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, Sick

Time, Short Term Disability, Tuition Reimbursement

Job Summary

Under the direction of the Health Officer and Director of Environmental Programs, the Registered

Environmental Health Specialist (REHS) performs various sanitary inspections and environmental

health work to ensure compliance with Local and State public health and environmental regulations.

The REHS also promotes and protects public health through education, consultation, and enforcement.

For a full job description and to apply click here.

Added: 2/6/2026

Registered Environmental Health Specialist (Part-time) - Bernards Township

POSITION TYPE: Regular/Part-Time

DEPARTMENT: Health

REPORTS TO: Senior REHS

AVAILABLE: 03/23/26

SALARY: $32/HR

HOURS/WEEK: 24

SCHEDULE: M-F regular business hours/occasional weekends as needed

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Added: 1/13/2026