Salary: See Position Description
Location : Lillington, NC
Job Type: Full-Time Regular
Job Number: HTH 2444
Department: Health Department
Opening Date: 07/14/2026
Closing Date: 7/28/2026 5:00 PM Eastern

POSITION SUMMARY

Harnett County Department of Public Health is seeking an Environmental Health Specialist for their Onsite Wastewater program. This employee is responsible for promoting public health through education, surveillance, consultation, inspection and enforcement of environmental health laws and regulations pertaining to onsite-wastewater disposal and inspection of food, lodging, institutional and other related facilities as mandated by the state.
Past applicants are encouraged to reapply.

Hiring Range:
Minimum Salary: $62,763.00
Job Rate Salary: $72,963.00
Mid Point Salary: $83,162.00
Maximum Salary: $103,560.00
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE POSITION:

• Performs on-site evaluations of proposed sites for individual dwellings, subdivisions, mobile home parks, and any other areas of development that are not served by public sanitary sewer systems.
• Issues improvement permits, authorization to construct systems, and operation permits upon required authorization.
• Collects water samples upon request and evaluates existing wells for construction compliance.
• Conducts on-site visits to establishments for the purposes of complaint investigations, pre-opening construction, permits, and educational reasons.
• Writes reports, letters and memorandums.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Working knowledge of environmental health laws, rules, and procedures, as well as a complete understanding of the concepts of public health law.
• Knowledge of soil science, microbiology, biology, chemistry, food science, epidemiology, entomology, and basic engineering technology as applied to environmental health practices.
• Working knowledge of food sanitation, food borne diseases, communicable diseases, vector control, onsite sewage disposal, water supplies, solid waste management and institutional sanitation.
• General knowledge of community resources.
• Working knowledge of the responsibilities of other agencies involved in environmental health concerns.
• Working knowledge of the interrelationship between socio-economic factors and environmental health concerns.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment and deal tactfully with a wide range of public contacts while enforcing public health laws and regulations.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree or postgraduate degree from a program that is accredited by the National Environmental Health Science and Protection Accreditation Council (EHAC); or, Bachelor's degree or postgraduate degree in public health and one year of experience in the field of environmental health practice; or Bachelor's degree or postgraduate degree with a minimum of 30 semester hours or 45 quarter hours in the physical, biological, natural, life, or health sciences and one year of experience in the field of environmental health practice. License or Certification Required - Must be eligible to meet the requirements for registration or license as an Environmental Health Specialist as outlined in Article 4, Chapter 90A of the NC General Statutes. Administering the Trainee Appointment- Appointee must be eligible for registration and apply for registration as an Environmental Health Specialist Intern within 60 days of employment. Employee may remain registered as an Environmental Health Specialist Intern until registration as an Environmental Health Specialist or up to two years, whichever comes first. Special Note: This is a generalized representation of positions in this class and is not intended to identify essential functions per ADA. Note: This is a generalized representation of positions in this class and is not intended to identify essential functions per ADA.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Harnett County takes pride in offering an excellent benefit package including health, dental, vision and life insurance, membership in the North Carolina Local Government retirement, free health clinic for employees and anyone in their household and other benefits. To see more information about the benefits offered by Harnett County, click
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Please verify that your application includes the following information:

* Complete education history (including High School).
* Employment history including correct dates of employment, employer address and phone number, supervisor's name and reason for leaving each employer.
Applications without the above information will be considered incomplete and will not be processed. Please take a moment to review your application before submission to ensure all categories are completed.

Responses to the supplemental questions are verified against the education and work experience provided in the "Education" and "Work Experience" sections of the application to determine your qualifications for this position.

• I have read and understand the above statement.

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What is your highest level of education?

• Master's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Associate's Degree
• High School or G.E.D.
• None of the Above

03

From the list below, please indicate the major coursework of your highest degree.

• Biology
• Environmental Health
• Environmental Science
• Environmental Studies
• Health Science
• Other Related Field
• Not Applicable

04

If you selected "Other Related Field" in the previous question, please list below the major coursework for your degree. (If this question does not apply please type N/A in the space provided below.)
05

Do you have at least 30 semester hours in Biological or Physical Sciences? Transcripts must be submitted with application.

• Yes
• No

06

How many years of experience do you have in work related to environmental health?

• 6 + years
• 4 - 5 years
• 2 - 3 years
• One year or less
• None

07

Briefly describe your experience in work related to environmental health. (If this question does not apply, please type N/A in the space provided below.)
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This position requires proof of approval of registration as a Sanitarian or registration as a Sanitarian by the North Carolina Board of Sanitarian Examiners prior to employment. Are you willing to meet this condition of employment?

• Yes
• No
• I am a registered Sanitarian

09

Do you have a valid North Carolina driver's license?

• Yes
• No

10

This position requires to be on call in the event of an emergency or natural disaster. Are you willing to accept this working condition?

• Yes
• No

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Please indicate how you heard about this job opportunity: If referred by a Current County Employee please list their name below.
Required Question