Environmental Health Specialist I or II bei Deschutes County Human Resources, OR
Deschutes County Human Resources, OR · Bend, Vereinigte Staaten Von Amerika · Onsite
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- Optionales Büro in Bend
About the Department
Deschutes County Health Services supports over 400 staff in Behavioral and Public Health programs working to promote and protect the health and safety of the community in a broad variety of community-based settings.
This position is part of Public Health service area, which works to keep people healthy and safe by striving to improve and protect the health of people in Deschutes County. This work includes: disease prevention, surveillance and control; food and consumer safety; assuring clean and safe drinking water; ensuring access to essential health services; providing education about healthy lifestyles; implementing strategies to reduce and prevent high-risk behaviors among youth; and responding to pandemics and emerging threats, outbreaks and other events.
- Conducting foodservice inspections in restaurants, mobile food units, and caterers.
- Conducting Public Health Plan Reviews for new or remodeled foodservice operations.
- Conducting inspections of childcare businesses, school lunch programs, and other licensed facilities.
- Assist the public with complaints involving foodborne illness and hazards such as lead, radon, mold, and blue-green algae blooms.
- County, state, and federal laws, regulations, and ordinances governing environmental health and safety programs, including Oregon Health Authority, Food, Pool, and Lodging, and Oregon Department of Environmental Quality statutes, regulations, and standards.
- Methods and techniques of inspecting a variety of plans, buildings, and technical documents.
- Records management and customer service principles, protocols, and standards.
- Standard and specialized computer software applications.
- Investigating complaints, inspecting environmental hazards, and researching technical environmental quality issues.
- Understanding and applying health and safety standards, state and Federal regulations, County standards, policies and procedures.
- Checking details, estimates, plans, and specifications of projects.
- Compiling and reviewing technical data, and developing technical reports.
- Explaining health and safety inspection regulations, policies, and procedures.
- Providing effective customer service, resolving conflicts, and dealing tactfully with clients.
- Establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with co-workers, citizens, developers, advocates, and regional agencies.
- Communicating effectively verbally and in writing.
Notification to all candidates will be sent via email and/or text only. Please opt in for text messaging or check your email and your Governmentjobs.com account for application status.
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Position Duties
Environmental Health Specialist II
$6,004.15 to $8,046.13 per month for a 172.67 hour work month.
Excellent County benefit package when eligible. This union-represented position is available immediately.
Our robust health plan is offered at a minimal cost of $95 per month for employee only or $116 per month for employee plus dependents, which includes an innovative on-site clinic, pharmacy, and wellness and wellbeing services. Additionally, we include life insurance, retirement (PERS), generous paid time-off (14-18 hours/month to start, pro-rated for part-time), holidays, and professional development opportunities. Please click HERE for full benefit details.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Public Health, or related field;
- AND one (1) year of experience in business computers and customer service;
- OR any equivalent combination of training, education, and experience that provides the required skills and knowledge to perform the essential functions of the job.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bilingual in English and Spanish.
Other Qualifications
Driving is a requirement for this position. Possession of or ability to obtain a valid Oregon driver's license within 30 days of hire date. The employment offer will be contingent upon presentation of an acceptable and verifiable driver's license, pre-employment screening for criminal history, driving history, and controlled substances (NOTE: Positive test results for marijuana use may result in rescission of a contingent offer of employment). This screening must be completed with satisfactory findings in order for a formal offer of employment to be extended.
Must have dependable transportation and be able and willing to drive throughout Deschutes County in sometimes adverse weather conditions.
This position requires the ability to work a flexible schedule, when necessary, to meet the needs of the department.Physical Requirements:
Work is primarily performed in a field setting which may require protective equipment to protect against potential environmental hazards or involve working in uncomfortable conditions for extended periods of time. Ability to walk in rough terrain, stoop, bend, crawl, kneel, reach, stand, lift, grasp, talk, hear, see and to work in sometimes adverse weather conditions. Must have sufficient hand manipulative skills to operate small measuring and testing devices. Jetzt bewerben
