New Jersey Environmental Health Association

Registered Environmental Health Specialist -Town of Kearny, NJ - Two Positions Open

Town of Kearny, Personnel Department

410 Kearny Avenue, Kearny, NJ 07032

$58,528 - $79,369 a year - Full-time

Full job description

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. Applications and resumes must be submitted to the Personnel Department at 410 Kearny Avenue, Kearny, NJ 07032. The Town of Kearny is an equal opportunity employer.

Interested parties should Download the Application via this link:

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

Added: 6/6/2025

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

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Added: 6/03/2025

Registered Environmental Health Specialist - City of Vineland Health Department, NJ

Posting Period: 05/14/2025 - Open

Position Type: Full Time

Salary: $67,552 (non-negotiable)

Schedule: 37.5 hours/week Monday – Friday (Nights and weekends required when needed)

1 Position Available

DEFINITION:

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.

Gives testimony in court cases.

Conducts activities related to licensing, operation, and enforcement of sanitary, environmental, and public health laws and rules of regulated activities and facilities.

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.

May respond to emergency situations.

Plans and conducts routine and emergency environmental health inspections and investigations and provides technical expertise to ensure operator and/or owner conformance with environmental health laws, rules, and ordinances.

Maintains, updates, and analyzes environmental health records, findings of inspections, and other data to ensure proper documentation and continuity of environmental health protection.

Prepare reports and findings as witness to environmental health violations in court cases and hearing.

Reviews new environmental health policy and implements the requirements of said policy as necessary.

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

Assist the public, local health agency personnel, and other officials with recommendations and resources on various environmental health matters consistent with environmental laws, rules, or ordinances and suitable abatement practices.

Investigates foodborne, airborne, waterborne, and other suspected disease outbreaks as required.

Reviews and analyzes records/reports and makes recommendations as to laws/regulations which are needed for proper control of environmental sanitation and for methods of improving the operation of existing controls.

Assembles, reviews, and utilizes articles, bulletins, demonstrations, and other educational methods and materials concerning varied phases of environmental sanitation.

Prepares reports.

Maintains records and files.

Performs other duties or special projects as required or as assigned.

Will be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units.

REQUIREMENTS:

LICENSE:

Possession of a valid Registered Environmental Health Specialist License issued by the NJ Department of Health.

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.

To apply please complete the following application https://www.vinelandcity.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/2019-Employment-Application-1.pdf and email to personnel@vinelandcity.org.

Added: 5/18/2025

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

West Caldwell Health Department is seeking to hire a licensed Registered Environmental Health Specialist (REHS) for a full-time position.

This full-time position (35 hours per week) follows a Monday-Friday schedule from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, with occasional paid nighttime and weekend availability required. A qualified candidate will possess a valid Registered Environmental Health Specialist License and a driver’s license. Under the direction of the Health Officer, the candidate’s responsibilities include, but are not limited to,

Retail food inspections

Recreational bathing inspections

Youth camp inspections

Plan reviews

Complaint investigations

Enforcement of state and local codes

Applicants must possess strong written and verbal communication skills.

Additional Requirements:

1+ years of experience as a Registered Environmental Health Specialist

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: 4/21/2025

Environmental Specialist - Field (2 positions) - New Jersey Department of Health Vector-borne Disease Unit

Preferred Application deadline: April 25th, 2025, or until filled

Rate: $25.00/hour

Estimated hours per week: 25 - 35

Dates: June 2nd – August 1st, 2025

Statement of work:

The New Jersey Department of Health Vector-borne Disease Unit is seeking seasonal workers to help with tick surveillance activities. Under the general direction of the NJDOH vector-borne disease epidemiologist, seasonal staff will assist in a variety of tick surveillance activities, including standardized tick density sampling, exploratory sampling, tick identification, specimen preparation for laboratory testing, and data collection/data entry.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Experience or interest in vector-borne diseases and medical entomology
• Familiarity or willingness to be outside conducting field work
• Ability to maintain detailed and accurate records
• Ability to travel to and from surveillance sites throughout New Jersey (mileage reimbursed at $0.47/mile)

Required documents:

• Letter of interest
• CV/Resume

Contact Information:

If interested in this position, please send your CV/resume and letter of interest in an email with the subject line “2025 NJDOH Tick Surveillance Application” to george.keefer@doh.nj.gov

Added: 4/15/2025

Registered Environmental Health Specialist - City of Trenton, NJ

$59,735 - $77,619 a year - Full-time

Full job description

- Conduct environmental assessments and inspections to identify potential hazards and ensure compliance with applicable regulations and standards.

- Prepare reports detailing findings, recommendations, and corrective actions for management and regulatory agencies.

- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to address environmental concerns and implement best practices.

- Stay up-to-date with changes in public health regulations, environmental regulations and industry best practices.

*REQUIREMENTS*

- Bachelor's degree in Public Health, Environmental Science, Occupational Health, or a related field.

- Proven experience in environmental compliance, preferably in a Local Health Department.

-Registered Environmental Health Specialist License issued by the NJ Department of Health and Senior Services.

- Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local environmental regulations (e.g., OSHA, EPA).

- Excellent report writing skills with the ability to communicate complex technical information effectively.

- Ability to conduct root cause analysis investigations and develop corrective action plans.

- Strong attention to detail and analytical skills.

- Ability to fabricate solutions to address environmental challenges.

- Professional certification in Lead Inspections/Risk Assessments is a plus.

Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. The employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $59,735.00 - $77,619.00 per year

Interested parties should e-mail resume to Amirah Thomas at amthomas@trentonnj.org and Taher Mohamed-Ali at tmohamed-ali@trentonnj.org 

Added: 4/14/2025