The Auglaize County Health Department is hiring for a Registered Environmental Health Specialist (REHS) or Specialist-In-Training (EHSIT). Role and Responsibilities : Plans and conducts environmental health investigations, log and evaluate data from environmental health inspections and test results. Duties may include but are not limited to inspection, investigation and consultation in the areas of food protection, private water systems, household sewage disposal, public swimming pools and spas, nuisances, recreational parks, rabies, schools, tattoos, vectors, and solid waste to ensure compliance with state and local laws, rules, and regulations. Initiates and recommends enforcement actions and follow-up activities for the above-mentioned programs. Other duties may be assigned. Experience/Education Requirements : Applicant must be a REHS, EHSIT, or has a Bachelor degree and completed 45 quarter or 30 semester units of science courses which meet the educational requirements set forth by the Ohio Revised Code section 4736.08. Must have basic computer/software knowledge. All candidates must have a valid driver's license and access to a motor vehicle. Salary: Starting rate $18.56/hour for a EHSIT and $21.20/hour for a REHS; salary adjustable based on experience, education, and certifications. Work Status : Full time Closing Date : Until Position Filled Qualified applicants should submit resume and cover letter by mail, email, or fax to: Health Commissioner Auglaize County Health Department 813 Defiance Street Wapakoneta, OH 45895 [email protected] P: (419) 738 3410 F: (419) 738 7818 Additional Information : Applicants will be selected for interviews based on qualifications and the quality of resumes and cover letters. Successful applicants must complete a criminal background check and driving record check. The Auglaize County Health Department is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).

The 2024 Auglaize County Community Health Assessment has been finalized and is available for download. Click HERE to download the document.

Request for Input on Community Health Assessment

Opinions Wanted! If you own a home, in Auglaize County, that has it's own sewage system, we are looking for your input. There is an Ohio requirement that all household sewage systems have an Operation and Maintenance permit. This means that there needs to be an active permit at all times each house is occupied. It would have to be renewed periodically to utilize the sewage system. We want to make this program beneficial, while ensuring it is cost effective and minimally invasive. At this time, we want your opinion about how the program will be designed. Please take the time to enter your opinions on this topic. Paper copies are available, but to keep costs as low as possible, please consider the following link or QR Code. Follow this link to the survey

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