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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 health program specialist jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in public health, health administration, or a related field
- Experience developing and managing public or community health programs
- Proficiency in data collection, analysis, and program evaluation methods
- Knowledge of federal and state health regulations, policies, and compliance requirements
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for reports, grants, and stakeholder outreach
- Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES) credential preferred or required
Tips for Your Health Program Specialist Job Search
Tailor your resume to program language
Health program specialist postings emphasize program planning, evaluation, and stakeholder coordination. Mirror that exact language in your bullets. Hiring managers often screen for terms like logic models, needs assessments, and community health interventions before a human ever reads your resume.
Highlight certifications that set you apart
Certifications like Certified Health Education Specialist or Certified in Public Health signal technical credibility fast. If you hold one, put it in your resume headline and in your summary, not buried in a separate section most screeners never reach.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists health program specialist openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Filter by funding source when targeting roles
Federal grants, Medicaid contracts, and foundation funding each shape what a health program specialist actually does day to day. Identify which funding environment fits your background, then search for postings that name those funding types so your experience translates directly.
Prepare a data-driven answer about program outcomes
Interviewers for health program specialist roles almost always ask how you measured success in a past program. Have a specific example ready that names your evaluation method, the metric you tracked, and what the data showed, even if the program was small-scale.
Negotiate your title alongside your offer
Many agencies post health program specialist roles at multiple grade levels. If you get an offer at a lower grade than your experience supports, ask the hiring manager whether the position can be reclassified before you accept. This is common in government and nonprofit settings and rarely derails an offer.
Health Program Specialist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most health program specialists?
Elwyn, State of Montana, and Molina Healthcare are hiring the most health program specialists right now, with openings concentrated in California, Pennsylvania, and Washington, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Federal and state health agencies alongside large nonprofit health systems tend to post the highest volume of these roles consistently.
How many health program specialist jobs are remote?
About 50% of health program specialist openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with remote availability concentrated in roles focused on data reporting, grant writing, policy analysis, and health communications rather than those requiring direct community outreach or in-person program delivery.
How do you become a health program specialist?
Start with a bachelor's degree in public health, health administration, or a closely related field. Build hands-on experience through internships, AmeriCorps placements, or entry-level coordinator roles at community health organizations. Earning a Certified Health Education Specialist credential strengthens your candidacy. Many specialists also complete a master's degree to move into senior program or management positions.
Can you get a health program specialist job with little experience?
Yes, entry-level health program specialist positions exist, particularly at community health centers, county health departments, and federally funded nonprofits. Employers in these settings often accept candidates with an internship, volunteer fieldwork, or a practicum in lieu of formal paid experience. Framing coursework projects as program experience and demonstrating familiarity with health equity concepts can help you compete for these roles.
What does the health program specialist interview process look like?
Most interview processes include an initial phone or video screen with HR, followed by a panel interview with program leadership and sometimes a community partner. Candidates are typically asked behavioral questions about managing competing deadlines, coordinating with external stakeholders, and responding to program data that showed unexpected results. Some employers add a written exercise such as drafting a brief program summary or reviewing a mock evaluation report.
Where can I find and apply to health program specialist jobs?
You can find and apply to health program specialist jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers across the United States. Search the roles available, find the ones that match your background and location preferences, and apply directly to each listing that fits.
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