Open — Apply by May 15, 2026
Environmental Health Specialist II
Department of Health
Salary
$62,400 – $78,000/year
Type
Full-time, permanent
Location
Centerville (hybrid)
Apply by
May 15, 2026
What you'll do
You will conduct food safety inspections of restaurants, mobile food facilities, and commercial kitchens. You will investigate foodborne illness complaints, enforce state and local food safety regulations, and educate business owners on compliance requirements. This position includes both office work and daily fieldwork across Grand Island and Erie County.
Minimum qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in environmental health, biology, chemistry, or related field
- Valid Registered Environmental Health Specialist (REHS) certificate
- 2 years of experience in environmental health inspection or regulation
- Valid driver's license
Preferred qualifications
- Bilingual English/Spanish
- Experience with hazardous materials inspections
- ServSafe Manager certification
Selection process
- Apply online
- Oral interview
- Background check
- Offer
- 1
Apply online
Create an account on the careers portal, complete the application and supplemental questionnaire by May 15, 2026. - 2
Oral interview
Qualified applicants are invited to a structured 30-minute interview. - 3
Background check
Top candidates proceed to background check and reference verification. - 4
Offer
The full process takes 4–6 weeks from application deadline.
Benefits
Full benefits package including medical, dental, vision, public employee retirement, 13 paid holidays, and 2 weeks paid vacation to start. View full benefits package
Questions
Human Resources — Recruitment
The Town of Grand Island is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected status.