New Jersey Environmental Health Association

Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES) - County of Bergen - Department of Health

Organizational Overview:

The Bergen County Division of Public Health, Office of Health Education & Promotion is dedicated to the health and well-being of our communities and employees.

Job Description:

This employment opportunity will be to serve as the Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES), who will play a crucial role in developing and implementing innovative health education programs and initiatives that address the health needs of Bergen County residents.

Job Responsibilities:

Plan, develop and implement evidence-based health education programs and interventions to address community health needs targeting diverse populations within Bergen County.

Identify target populations and assess health education needs based on information from the New Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services, community health organizations, and other relevant health related data.

Identifies community health education needs, interests, and practices; Develop program goals and objectives, and evaluate program effectiveness using appropriate data collection and analysis methods.

Involves local community leaders in the planning, implementation and maintenance of health education services and programs.

Develop and deliver engaging health education presentations and workshops to various audiences, including community groups, schools and healthcare providers.

Maintain records and files of program activities, participant data, and program evaluation results.

Stay current on the latest research and best practices in health education and public health

Assist in the development of grant proposals and reports

Perform other duties as assigned.

Schedule:

Full time (40 hours/week).

Education Requirements:

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree in Health Education, Public Health, Community Health Education, Nursing or a related Health Education field.

Other Requirements:

Current and valid Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES) issued by the National Commission for Health Education Credentialing (NCHEC)

Two (2) years of experience assessing community health education needs and, in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of diversified health education programs in a local health department or state or local health agency.

Excellent written and verbal communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills.

Strong organizational, time management, and problem-solving skills.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and data analysis software.

Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Flexibility to work evenings and weekends as needed.

Valid New Jersey driver's license, reliable operational vehicle is necessary to perform the essential duties of the position.

What we offer:

Health, Dental, and Vision Coverage

Enrollment into the state pension system

Life, Short-term Disability & Long-term Disability coverage

Generous Paid Time Off

Competitive hourly wages

Voluntary Deferred Compensation Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance and Employee Wellness Programs

Please send resume and employment application to resume@bergencountynj.gov – put in subject line job applying for, thank you.

The County of Bergen is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer.

It has been and will continue to be a fundamental policy of The County of Bergen not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender, gender identity, pregnancy, marital status, partnership status, domestic violence victim status, sexual orientation, age, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, veteran or military status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, caregiver status, unemployment status or any other characteristic prohibited by federal, state and/or local laws.

This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including hiring, promotion, demotion, compensation, training, working conditions, transfer, job assignments, benefits, layoff, and termination.

Added: 2/11/2025

Registered Environmental Health Specialist/Health Administrator –Township of Hanover

The Township of Hanover has an opening for a seasoned Registered Environmental Health Specialist with an opportunity for advancement to a Health Administrator role depending on the skills and qualifications of the selected candidate. The desired candidate should have at minimum 5-8 years of progressive-related experience in environmental health at a public health agency. A minimum of 7 years or more of public health supervisory experience is required for Health Administrator advancement. Will act as a technical resource to staff and attend Board of Health and other Hanover Township and/or County of Morris policy and procedure meetings as needed which may require after-hours attendance. NJ Department of Health licensure as a Registered Environmental Health Specialist (REHS) and a valid NJ driver’s license are required. Certification as an NJ Lead Inspector/Risk Assessor and/or Certified Pool Operator (CPO) credential is a plus. Salary range from $70,000 to $120,000. Interested candidates must submit a cover letter and resume along with a completed employment application to:

Attn: Manager, Human Resources

Township of Hanover

P.O. Box 250

Whippany, N.J. 07981

msdamore@hanovertownship.com

The Employment Application can be found at www.hanovertownship.com

Hanover Township is an Equal Opportunity Employer and ADA Employer

Added: 2/4/2025

(2) REGISTERED ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH SPECIALIST (HHS) - PATERSON, NJ

Posting Period: 01/10/2025 - OPEN

Position Type: Full Time

Salary: $61,000 - $65,000

Job Category: Competitive

2 POSITIONS AVAILABLE

Role and Responsibilities

Under direction, performs sanitary inspection and environmental health work involving in the enforcement of relevant sanitary, environmental, and public health laws and rules within the concerned jurisdiction; conducts inspections, investigations, and educational outreach activities; performs other related duties as required and/or necessary.

Examples of Work

· Conducts inspections to enforce relevant sanitary and health laws.

· When violations of relevant sanitary and health laws are found, determines the cause and takes proper corrective action

· Periodically inspects retail food establishments and other eating-places.

· Investigates nuisances and violations of the sanitary, environmental, and public health laws, rules, and ordinances

· Educates and communicates environmental risks to the public, media, and other interested parties.

* (Tasks noted within this description are not all-inclusive. Other related tasks will be assigned.)

Requirements

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

Appointees will be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary to perform essential duties of the position.

Knowledge & Abilities

· Knowledge of problems/procedures involved in sanitary inspection work, in the enforcement of relevant sanitary, environmental, and public health laws, rules, and ordinances.

· Ability to assess environmental health risks to and influences on humans and the environment.

· Ability to interpret relevant public health laws and apply them to specific cases.

· Ability establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with colleagues, physicians, hospital administrators, laboratory personnel and others.

· Ability to prepare reports of inspections containing findings, conclusions, and recommendations.

To Apply, Visit https://www.primepoint.net/Recruitment/#/PATERC/displayJob/1008635

Added: 2/4/2025

REGISTERED ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH SPECIALIST, PUBLIC HEALTH - TOWNSHIP OF WEST ORANGE

The Township of West Orange Health Department is seeking a Full-Time Registered Environmental Health Specialist. Must possess a valid Registered Environmental Health Specialist License issued by the New Jersey Department of Health. Appointees will be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey. Under direction, performs sanitary inspection and environmental health work involving in the enforcement of relevant sanitary, environmental, and public health laws and rules within the concerned jurisdiction; conducts inspections, investigations, and educational outreach activities; performs other related duties as required and/or necessary. The Township of West Orange is an equal opportunity employer. Please email cover letter and resume to Director of Health & Welfare, Michael Fonzino mfonzino@westorange.org. The Township reserves the right to review resumes and conduct interviews as they are received.

Added: 2/4/2025

REGISTERED ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH SPECIALIST – EWING TOWNSHIP HEALTH DEPARTMENT

The Ewing Township Health Department has an opening for a full-time Registered Environmental Health Specialist.

Position Type: Full-time

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

Schedule:

35 hours per week, Monday – Friday

Rotating on call schedule

The position may require periodic evening and/or weekend activities.

Licensure:

Possession of a valid Registered Environmental Health Specialist License issued by the New Jersey Department of Health is required.

Appointees will be required to possess a current driver’s license valid in New Jersey.

Position includes a comprehensive benefit package.

Under the direction of the Health Officer, responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Sanitary inspections for compliance with applicable public and environmental health regulations for retail food establishments, public recreational bathing facilities, tanning facilities, youth camps, child care facilities, body art facilities and animal care facilities;

Investigation of nuisances and violations of the sanitary, environmental, and public health laws, rules, and ordinances.

The review and approval of plans for residential, commercial, and industrial development

Investigation of foodborne, airborne, waterborne, and other suspected disease outbreaks

Applicant must possess excellent writing and communication skills and will be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by this office.

Preferred Additional Qualifications:

In-depth working knowledge of on-site wastewater disposal systems (septic systems) and wells.

Possession of Lead Inspector/ Risk Assessor License

Bi-lingual preferred.

Please apply at https://www.primepoint.net/Recruitment/#/EWGTWP/displayJob/1007547

Added: 2/2/2025

Registered Environmental Health Specialists (REHS) - Kearny, NJ

The Town of Kearny is accepting applications for Registered Environmental Health Specialists (REHS). Under direction of the Health Officer, responsibilities include, but are not limited to: sanitary inspections for compliance with applicable public and environmental health regulations, investigations of nuisance complaints and violations of applicable public health laws and ordinance, educational outreach activities, maintenance of accurate paper and electronic records of surveys, investigations, and inspections performed, lead inspections of rental dwelling units, and other duties or special projects as required or as assigned. The position may require periodic evening and/or weekend activities. Must possess an active Registered Environmental Health Specialist License issued by the NJ Department of Health. Lead Inspector/Risk Assessor permit issued by the NJ Department of Health preferred but not required. Appointees will be required to possess a current driver’s license valid in New Jersey. Salary range is $58,528-$79,369, commensurate with qualifications and experience.

https://www.kearnynj.org/job-opportunities/

Added: 2/2/2025

REGISTERED ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH SPECIALIST OR TRAINEE – CITY OF HACKENSACK, Bergen County.

Full Time Position. Under direction, successful candidate’s responsibilities include, but are not limited to: conduct field inspections, investigation of complaints, lead paint investigations, plan review, and nuisance complaints. Enforcement of State and Local codes regarding retail food establishments, public recreational bathing facilities, residential septic systems, youth camp facilities, and other NJDOH mandated inspection responsibilities. Applicant should possess excellent communication skills and detailed record keeping. Qualified candidate must possess a valid REHS License issued by the NJ Department of Health. Candidates interested in applying for REHS Trainee position must possess a Bachelor’s Degree and be eligible to sit for the exam and receive their license within one year of being hired. Appointee will be required to possess a valid NJ Driver’s License. Salary D.O.Q. Please email resume to Cassandra Seshadri: apply@hackensack.org

Added: 2/2/2025

REGISTERED ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH SPECIALIST - West Caldwell Health Department

The West Caldwell Health Department, serving three small municipalities in the West Essex area, has an opening for a full-time Registered Environmental Health Specialist. Active NJ REHS license and valid NJ driver’s license required, as well as experience in retail food inspection, recreational bathing, and complaint investigation.

Position Type: Full-time

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

Salary Range: REHS Starting Salary: $63,000.00 - $66,950.00

Position includes a comprehensive benefit package.

Under direction of the Health Officer, responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Performs sanitary inspections for compliance with applicable public and environmental health regulations; investigates complaints of nuisances and violations of applicable public health laws and ordinances; reviews and may approve plans for residential, commercial, and industrial development as necessary to ensure compliance with sanitary, environmental, and public health laws, rules, and ordinances; investigates foodborne, airborne, waterborne, and other suspected disease outbreaks as required; initiates and completes enforcement action including preparation of notices and provides testimony during legal proceedings; maintains accurate paper and electronic records of surveys, investigations, and inspections performed; may respond to emergency situations; the position may require periodic evening and/or weekend activities.

Must possess an active Registered Environmental Health Specialist License issued by the NJ Department of Health and Senior Services. Appointees will be required to possess a current driver’s license valid in New Jersey.

The Township of West Caldwell offers a competitive salary and benefits. Interested candidates shall send a cover letter and resume to:

William Wallace, Health Officer,

West Caldwell Health Department,

30 Clinton Road, West Caldwell, NJ, 07006,

fax: 973-226-2396,

email: health@westcaldwell.com

Added: 1/23/2025

Registered Environmental Health Specialist/Environmental Inspector (full or part-time min 18.5 hours)- Essex Regional Health Commission

Job Summary – Under direction, performs sanitary inspections for compliance with applicable public and environmental health regulations; investigates complaints of nuisances and violations of applicable public health laws and ordinances within Commission service jurisdictions. Also perform compliance inspections of fuel burning units in accordance with Commission ordinance.

Nature of Work – Conduct inspections/investigations, research, and surveys to enforce sanitary codes and public health laws. Routinely inspects retail food establishments, public recreational bathing places, childcare facilities/camps, etc. for Commission towns

Licenses - Must possess a valid NJ driver’s license.

Registered Environmental Health Specialist license issued by NJDOH

Salary- Full Time $50K to $66K commensurate with experience

Part-Time- $27.50 to $33.85 commensurate with experience

Interested parties should email ERHC at resumes@Essexregional.org

Added: 1/8/2025

Registered Environmental Health Specialist (REHS) - Mount Olive Township, NJ

Position Type: Full-time

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

Salary Range: REHS Starting Salary: $71,400.00

SREHS Starting Salary: $81,600.00

Position includes a comprehensive benefit package.

Under direction of the Health Officer, responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Performs sanitary inspections for compliance with applicable public and environmental health regulations; investigates complaints of nuisances and violations of applicable public health laws and ordinances; reviews and may approve plans for residential, commercial, and industrial development as necessary to ensure compliance with sanitary, environmental, and public health laws, rules, and ordinances; investigates foodborne, airborne, waterborne, and other suspected disease outbreaks as required; initiates and completes enforcement action including preparation of notices and provides testimony during legal proceedings; maintains accurate paper and electronic records of surveys, investigations, and inspections performed; may respond to emergency situations; the position may require periodic evening and/or weekend activities.

Must possess an active Registered Environmental Health Specialist License issued by the NJ Department of Health and Senior Services. Appointees will be required to possess a current driver’s license valid in New Jersey.

Note: Senior Registered Environmental Health Specialist must have three (3) years of experience in performing the duties incumbent upon a Registered Environmental Health Specialist in the enforcement of relevant sanitary, environmental, and public health laws and rules.

Preferred Additional Qualifications: In-depth working knowledge of on-site wastewater disposal systems (septic systems)

Interested candidates can send their cover letter and resume to the e-mail listed below by January 17, 2025.

Please submit resume/cover letter to the office of:

Health Officer

Mount Olive Township

PO Box 450

Budd Lake, NJ 07828

Email: Dwebb@mtolivetwp.org

Phone: (973) 691-0900 ext. 7330

Mount Olive Township is an equal opportunity employer.

Added: 12/19/2024

Public Health Nurse -Part-Time-Township of East Hanover, NJ

Flexible Hours/Up to 25 hrs/week

The Township of East Hanover is seeking a part-time Public Health Nurse to be a part of our Public Health Nursing Division. The successful candidate shall be able to administer core public health functions as defined and the delivery of the “10 essential public health services,” as set forth at N.J.A.C. 8:52-3.2(a) 1 through 10.

Candidates must have a baccalaureate degree in nursing from an accredited college or university and hold a current license to practice as a registered professional nurse by the New Jersey State Board of Nursing. Excellent communication and computer skills are required to meet the demands of an automated Health Department. Interested candidates shall send a cover letter and resume to:

Township of East Hanover

Department of Health & Human Services

411 Ridgedale Ave

East Hanover, NJ 07936

Att: Carlo DiLizia, Director/Health Officer

carlod@easthanovertownship.com

Added: 12/19/2024

Registered Environmental Health Specialist, Public Health - County of Bergen – Department of Health

Under direction, performs sanitary inspection and environmental health work involving in the enforcement of relevant sanitary, environmental, and public health laws and rules within the concerned jurisdiction; conducts inspections, investigations, and educational outreach activities; performs other related duties as required and/or necessary.

Knowledge and Abilities:

• Knowledge of problems/procedures involved in sanitary inspection and environmental health work for the enforcement of relevant sanitary, environmental, and public health laws, rules, and ordinances.
• Ability to assess environmental health risks and influences on humans and the environment.
• Ability to interpret relevant public health laws and apply them to specific cases.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with coworkers and others involved in the work of the unit.
• Ability to prepare reports, maintain records and files; ability to testify accurately in court.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units.

Example/s of Work – may include but are not limited to:

• Responsible for conducting field inspections and/or investigations in accordance with the provisions of the New Jersey State Sanitary Code in such areas as: retail food establishments; public recreational bathing; tanning facilities; youth camps; body art procedures; animal care facilities; public health nuisances; and communicable disease control.

Schedule:

• 40 hours per week, Monday – Friday
• Rotating on call schedule

Experience/Other:

• One (1) year of experience as a REHS at either a local, county, or state health department is preferred but not required.
• Applicant must possess excellent writing and communication skills and will be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by this office.

Education/Licensure:

• Preferred Additional Qualifications: In-depth working knowledge of on-site wastewater disposal systems (septic systems) and Lead Inspector/Risk Assessor license are a plus.
• Possession of a valid Registered Environmental Health Specialist License issued by the New Jersey Department of Health is required.

Annual Starting Salary :

$65,000.00

Please send employment application to resume@co.bergen.nj.us – put in subject line job applying for, thank you.

The County of Bergen is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer.

It has been and will continue to be a fundamental policy of The County of Bergen not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender, gender identity, pregnancy, marital status, partnership status, domestic violence victim status, sexual orientation, age, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, veteran or military status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, caregiver status, unemployment status or any other characteristic prohibited by federal, state and/or local laws.

This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including hiring, promotion, demotion, compensation, training, working conditions, transfer, job assignments, benefits, layoff, and termination.

Added: 12/12/2024

Registered Environmental Health Specialists (REHS) -Borough of Kenilworth Department of Health, Union County

Full time

Job Summary - Under direction, performs sanitary inspection work involved in enforcement of relevant public health laws within service jurisdictions.

Nature of Work – Conduct inspections/investigations, research, and surveys to enforce sanitary codes and public health laws. Routinely inspects retail food establishments, public recreational bathing places, childcare facilities/camps, etc.

Licenses - Must possess a valid NJ driver’s license.

- Registered Environmental Health Specialist license issued by NJDOHSS

- Lead Inspector/Risk Assessor license issued by NJDOHSS (preferred).

Experience – 1 year of experience as a REHS preferred, involving the above noted work and preparation of relative reports. Candidate must be able to communicate effectively to their professional peers and the public, as well as educate in areas where required.

Starting FT Salary: $50,000 to $60,000 commensurate on experience.

Location: Borough of Kenilworth Department of Health 575 Boulevard Kenilworth, NJ 07033 Phone (908) 276-2740.

Health Officer: Marconi Gapas

Email resumes along with a letter of interest to mgapas@uniontownship.com and nrodriguez@uniontownship.com or fax (908) 851-4673.

Added: 12/6/2024