Environmental Health Specialist Senior (Ramsey County)

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Position Description:
This position within the Solid and Hazardous Waste Regulation and Compliance Program offers an opportunity to work collaboratively to ensure adherence to county and state regulations. The primary responsibilities include conducting inspections of businesses that generate hazardous waste, assisting businesses with licensing requirements, and performing pre-demolition inspections to verify the safe removal and proper disposal of hazardous materials in accordance with all applicable laws. The ideal candidate will bring strong knowledge and experience in solid and hazardous waste regulation and compliance and conducting inspections.

Position Requirements:
Education: Bachelor's Degree in environmental health, environmental sciences, physical, chemical or biological sciences, or a related environmental health, natural sciences or natural resources field, including at least 30 semester or 45 quarter hour credits in the physical, chemical or biological sciences.

Experience: Two years of experience as an Environmental Health Specialist or equivalent.

Substitution: A Master’s Degree can substitute for 1 year of experience.

Certifications/Licensure: A valid drivers’ license.

Position Closing Date:
6/20/2025

Link to Posting:
https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/ramsey/jobs/4955193/environmental-health-specialist-senior

2025 MEHA Awards Applications

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List of Awards and Requirements

The Awards Committee is seeking nominations to recognize the extraordinary work that Environmental Health Professionals perform for MEHA and our profession.

Emerging Professionals Award Nomination-2025

  1. Actively participates in MEHA activities, is a member in good standing of MEHA, with not more than seven years of experience in Environmental Health who:
  2. Has provided exceptional contributions in the promotion of the Environmental Health profession, or demonstrated outstanding dedication to Environmental Health.

Merit Award Nomination 2025

  1. Is an individual or an organization
  2. Has performed outstanding service to the Association

Staffenson Award Nomination-2025

  1. Is a member of the Association in good standing; and
  2. Is active as an administrator, supervisor, or environmental health professional, and
  3. Is a Registered Environmental Health Specialist/Sanitarian in Minnesota.
  4. Has been active in the field of Environmental Health for at least 10 years, and
  5. Has been an active member of the Association for at least 5 years, and
  6. Has contributed significantly to the development, expansion, or advancement of environmental health; or has performed a service that has produced a benefit to the profession as a whole. Either of these accomplishments can be a single achievement or a continuing performance of merit.

Honorary Membership Award Nomination-2025

  1. Has performed any distinguished achievement or service for public benefit.

Life Membership Award Nomination-2025

  1. Honors a member with a long history of service and exceptional contribution to MEHA

Send a completed application to the MEHA Awards Committee by February 26th 2024 Deadline at:

sophia.walsh@state.mn.us