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Overview
The main purpose of this full-time Environmental Health Specialist Program Supervisor position is to assist in promoting all aspects of Environmental Health while enforcing all applicable State and Local Environmental Health laws and regulations. The EHS Program Supervisor will monitor and engage with the delegated programs from the Maryland Department of Health to the Talbot County Health Department's Office of Environmental Health. Programs include, but are not necessarily limited to the Well Program, Land Development Programs, On-Site Sewage Disposal Systems, Building Permits Program, and Open Burning Program.
Responsibilities
- 50% Land Development Program: Oversees the issuance of sanitary construction permits, inspection of septic systems, the completion of soil evaluations, and review of plats prior to signature by the Director. Ensures that all facets of the program are in compliance with COMAR 26.04.02 and 26.04.03. Delegates requisite work to employees and ensures it is completed in a timely manner. Attends Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) meetings and pre-application meetings to provide the public with information and direction on complicated projects.
- 20% Planning, Development, and Supervision: Develops Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for the programs under their supervision. Conducts training for all new employees in supervised programs. Supervises staff to ensure the program meets any inspection numbers that are dictated by delegated regulations, or meets timeframes for projects set by the Office. Evaluates the performance of staff through the PEP program.
- 10% Well Program: Oversees the issuance of new and replacement well construction permits, which includes drinking water wells, geothermal well loops, and agricultural/irrigation wells, as per COMAR 26.04.04. Ensures that well construction and grouting inspections are being performed as per the requirements of the Talbot County Groundwater Protection Report.
- 10% Open Burning Program: Oversees the issuance of burning permits by licensed environmental health specialists and ensures that issuance of permits is performed per COMAR 26.11.07 and COMAR 26.04.07.
- 10% Compliance and Enforcement: Oversees the compliance and enforcement capacities of the Office of Environmental Health, making sure that all enforcement actions are performed lawfully and within the scope of the protection of public health.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Education: Determined by the Maryland Board of Environmental Health Specialists under the licensing requirements for Environmental Health Specialists.
Experience: Three years of experience performing inspections and investigations to ensure compliance with environmental health laws and regulations, including one year in a supervisory capacity.
Notes:
1. Candidates may substitute possession of a Master of Public Health or Master of Science degree from an accredited college or university for one year of the required experience.
2. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer in Environmental Engineering classifications or Environmental Engineering specialty codes in the Engineering and Natural Resources field of work on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.
DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
The desired candidate should possess:
- Advanced Experience with Environmental Regulations & Soil Evaluation: Advanced experience with Maryland environmental health codes (including COMAR 26.04.02, 26.04.03, 26.04.04, and 26.11.07), as well as strong proficiency in USDA soil classifications, Munsell Color Chart identification, redoximorphic feature evaluation, and Coastal Plain hydrogeology/aquifer systems.
- Supervisory & Conflict Resolution Experience: Proven experience leading and supervising environmental health staff, managing workload delegation, conducting performance evaluations (PEP), developing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and de-escalating complex regulatory or enforcement conflicts with property owners, applicants, and local officials.
ALL APPLICANTS PLEASE APPLY ON STATE SITE: https://www.jobapscloud.com/MD/sup/bulpreview.asp?b=&R1=26&R2=002432&R3=0002
Pay: $81,750.00 - $111,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Bereavement leave
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in environmental health technician jobs.
- Associate or bachelor's degree in environmental health, public health, or a related science
- Knowledge of EPA, OSHA, and applicable state environmental regulations
- Experience collecting and documenting environmental samples such as water, soil, or air
- Registered Environmental Health Specialist (REHS) certification or eligibility to obtain it
- Proficiency with data entry, field reporting software, and inspection documentation systems
- Valid driver's license and willingness to travel to inspection sites regularly
Tips for Your Environmental Health Technician Job Search
Tailor your resume to inspection types
Employers scan for the specific inspection categories you've handled, whether that's water quality sampling, hazardous waste audits, or food facility inspections. List each type explicitly rather than grouping them under a generic 'environmental compliance' umbrella.
List every relevant certification you hold
Certifications like REHS, NEHA credentials, or state-issued environmental health licenses are frequently listed as requirements, not preferences. Put them in a dedicated credentials section near the top of your resume so recruiters don't miss them.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists environmental health technician openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Filter openings by regulatory agency overlap
Job descriptions often signal which regulatory frameworks the employer works under, such as EPA, OSHA, or state health department standards. Prioritize postings that match the regulatory environment you have direct experience navigating to strengthen your fit from the first line of your cover letter.
Prepare field scenario answers for interviews
Interviewers for these roles commonly ask how you handled a noncompliance finding, a contested inspection result, or an ambiguous sample reading. Rehearse two or three specific field scenarios with concrete outcomes rather than describing your general inspection process.
Negotiate licensing reimbursement and equipment allowances
Many environmental health technician roles require ongoing continuing education or state recertification fees. When evaluating an offer, ask specifically about licensing reimbursement, PPE stipends, and vehicle allowances before accepting, since these costs add up quickly in the field.
Environmental Health Technician Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most environmental health technicians?
The companies hiring the most environmental health technicians right now include SpaceX, The Whiting-Turner Contracting Company, and Aramark, with the largest share of openings in Texas, California, and North Carolina, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Government agencies and environmental consulting firms consistently account for a large portion of active postings.
How many environmental health technician jobs are remote?
About 22% of environmental health technician openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the hands-on field nature of most roles. The sub-areas most compatible with remote work include data review, compliance report writing, and regulatory research positions where fieldwork is not required.
How do you become an environmental health technician?
Start by earning an associate or bachelor's degree in environmental health, public health, biology, or a related science. Many states require passing a credentialing exam, such as the REHS examination administered through NEHA, before you can conduct inspections independently. Building field experience through internships or entry-level positions with a local health department or environmental consulting firm is the most direct path to becoming fully credentialed.
How do you get hired as an environmental health technician with little experience?
Focus on roles posted by county or municipal health departments, which commonly hire technicians at the trainee or assistant level and provide supervised field hours toward state licensure. Emphasize any lab coursework, fieldwork completed during your degree program, or volunteer environmental monitoring projects. Getting NEHA student membership and passing the environmental health technician written exam before applying signals serious commitment to employers who are willing to train.
What does the environmental health technician interview process look like?
Most interview processes include a phone screening followed by one or two in-person or video rounds. Interviewers typically ask situational questions about how you would handle a contested inspection result, a potential regulatory violation, or an uncooperative facility manager. Some public-sector employers include a written exercise or a scored panel interview with standardized questions, so preparing concrete examples from your fieldwork experience is essential.
Where can I find and apply to environmental health technician jobs?
You can find and apply to environmental health technician jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search for roles that match your certifications, inspection specializations, and preferred location, then apply directly to each listing that fits your background.
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