New Jersey Environmental Health Association

ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES TRAINEE - FREEHOLD AREA HEALTH DEPARTMENT

The Township of Freehold is seeking a motivated full-time Environmental Services Trainee. Preferred candidates include newly licensed Registered Environmental Health Specialists (REHS). Recent graduates with degrees in biology, environmental science, or related fields, who are interested in pursuing a career in environmental health and obtaining REHS licensure, are also encouraged to apply.

DESCRIPTION:

Under close supervision, learns to conduct routine surveys, studies, inspections, and/or investigations relating to the improvement and/or monitoring of environmental conditions, and/or the enforcement of environmental laws/regulations; does other related duties.

LOCATION: 1 Municipal Plaza, Freehold, NJ 07728 and field work.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in one of the Physical Sciences, Environmental Sciences/Studies, Chemical Sciences, Biological Sciences, Environmental Planning, Public Health, Physical Geography or Engineering.

SALARY RANGE: $50,000 – $60,000

This position is governed by New Jersey Civil Service regulations, and applicants must meet all applicable Civil Service requirements.

Interested candidates should submit a resume and a completed Freehold Township pre-employment application via email to Margaret Jahn (MJahn@twp.freehold.nj.us) and Brett Nance (BNance@twp.freehold.nj.us).

Pre-employment applications are available here.

Added:4/8/2026

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