Environmental Health Specialist

The City of Wauwatosa is much more than an employer! We are a team of professionals who strive to find new and better ways to improve our residents' experiences. We believe all of our employees are leaders and we place tremendous value in our most important resource, our people!

We hire people with strong technical skills and who embrace change and who are ready to help make Wauwatosa a better, stronger community. We place as much emphasis on leadership as technical skills.

The starting salary for this position is $60,028.80 to $82,305.60 depending on experience and qualifications. This is complemented by an excellent benefits package, a robust wellness program, an on-site fitness center, a workplace health clinic, paid holidays, paid parental leave, paid time off, a pension plan, volunteer time off, a flexible workplace and the opportunity to work with dedicated professionals who have a passion for public service. Click on the benefits tab to learn about what other great things we have to offer. Apply by April 13, 2023, 4: 30 p.m.

Work Schedule:
Monday through Friday
8: 00 a.m. to 4: 30 p.m.

The following are normal for the position but shall not be construed as exclusive or inclusive. Other related duties may be required and assigned.

• Provides environmental health inspections and education for licensed food establishments, recreational waters, lodging, school cafeterias, and vending to ensure compliance as part of the State-agent inspection program.
• Documents inspection findings and enforces municipal ordinances and state statutes including orders to correct violations and issuing citations; provides court summaries using documentation.
• Provides environmental health programs and services to promote health and prevent diseases such as radon awareness, safe lead remediation procedures, and education on other home health hazards.
• Conducts investigations into nuisance complaints and reported human health hazards; issues orders to ensure compliance, and monitor cases as needed.
• Investigates, monitors, and enforces municipal health ordinances and state statutes regarding the control of animals and rabies prevention.
• Monitors and evaluates environmental health data and trends.
• Provides education to the community on all environmental health topics.
• Actively participates in quality improvement initiatives.
• Assists with preparedness grant deliverables.
• Assist with the development and implementation of strategies to increase the integration of health equity into department programs and services.

• Bachelor's degree in environmental health, public health, the physical or biological sciences or a related field.
• Registration as an Environmental Health Specialist or Registered Sanitarian (REHS/RS) is required within six months of hire.
• Valid Driver's License and valid auto insurance must be maintained throughout employment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products including Word, Outlook, Excel, Power Point and Internet Explorer.
• Ability to complete specific training modules in accordance with the National Incident Management System (NIMS) standards within the first year of hire.

• Three years of experience in the field of environmental health.
• Proficiency in Health Space.
• A lead (Pb) hazard investigator certification is preferred at the time of hire; required within one year of hire.
• Ability to communicate (verbal and written) in a second language.

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