Join our team! The Winnebago County Health Department is
looking for an Environmental Health Specialist.

The Environmental Health Specialist performs inspections, consultations and investigations associated with environmental health programs conducted by the Health Department. The primarily responsibility of this position is to enforce food and health safety laws, administrative codes, regulations and standards governing food safety, as well as recreational licensing programs, under the authority of Wisconsin Statutes and County ordinances. 

Essential functions include conducting plan reviews and inspections of food establishments, campgrounds, lodging facilities, swimming pools, mobile home parks, body art facilities and wells. This individual also investigates and consults on a number of environmental health concerns, including nuisance complaints, air quality, water quality, rabies control, vector control, occupational health and hazardous/toxic materials. The Environmental Health Specialist also maintains inspection and permit records and prepares technical reports, summaries and correspondence.


Required Education & Experience:

  • Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited institution, preferably in environmental health, public health, biological sciences or other natural science

  • Previous public health experience is preferred

  • Current Registered Environmental Health Specialist (REHS) or Wisconsin Registered Sanitarian (RS) credential or the ability to obtain the credential within three years of hire

  • Current valid Wisconsin driver’s license, access to a motor vehicle, and commitment to meet and maintain the County’s automobile insurance requirements

APPLICATION DEADLINE: MARCH 5, 2020
Working With Us
The Winnebago County Health Department (WCHD) is a pioneer in public health strategy, collaborating to implement change that will improve health for all residents. Offices are located in Oshkosh and Neenah with over 50 dedicated staff to serve a variety of health roles from both direct care to administrative policy.
Living in Winnebago County
In Winnebago County, we take great pride in our communities, people and natural resources. We are home to the largest fresh water inland lake in Wisconsin, Lake Winnebago, along with many other beautiful lakes including Buttes des Morts, Little Lake Butte des Morts, Poygan, Rush and Winneconne. Our waterways, boat landings, trails and parks offer many opportunities for outdoor recreation year round.
Winnebago County has a stable economy, low crime rate and access to top-rated health care. We have many outstanding academic centers including the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh, UW-Fox Valley and Fox Valley Technical College. Our desire to make Winnebago County the best place to live, work and visit is evident in each of our cities, townships and villages.

To learn more about working at WCHD, visit our website to find our:
  • Mission & Vision
  • Strategic Plan
  • Annual Report
  • Staff Organization
  • Community Health Data
Fox Valley Region:
Winnebago County Health Department is an equal opportunity employer - learn more
Contact the Winnebago County Health Department with questions regarding the position description.
Contact Human Resources for other general employment questions.