Environmental Health Specialist (REHS) or Specialist in Training (REHSIT).  (JOB DESCRIPTION BELOW)

Job Posting

Internal/External

Posting date: 7/28/26

Posting close: Open until position is filled.

Tentative Start Date: August 24, 2026

The Meigs County Health Department is seeking a qualified candidate for the full-time position of Environmental Health Specialist (REHS) or Specialist in Training (REHSIT). At a minimum, applicants must eligible to register as a REHSIT which requires a Bachelor’s Degree with at least forty-five quarter hours or thirty semester hours of science courses.

Primary duties include inspections and evaluations in the Food Safety program. A complete job description can be found below. Applicant must be a motivated individual with excellent verbal and written communication skills. All candidates must have a valid driver’s license and access to a motor vehicle.

• Starting pay $20/hour pay (REHSIT)/$21.75 (REHS)
• Medical, Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance (80% of a single plan only covered by MCHD)
• Paid time off, including vacation (after one year of service), personal (after one year of service), and sick leave; flex and compensatory time
• 12 paid holidays per year
• 8-4 work day, 35-hours work week Monday – Friday with occasional weekend and evening hours
• Ohio Public Employees Retirement System
• Access to Deferred Compensation Programs & Additional Life Insurances (at employee expense)
• Mileage reimbursement for personal vehicle use during work hours
  

Please submit by email a letter of interest, resume and 3 letters/emails from professional references to Steve Swatzel, Director of Environmental Health at steve.swatzel@meigs-health.com.

Meigs County Health Department (MCHD) is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, disability, military status, veteran status, genetic testing, or other unlawful bias except when such a factor constitutes a bona fide occupational qualification (“BFOQ”).