Environmental Health Lead Specialist

Position: Environmental Health Lead Specialist

Salary Range: $5,826/mo. to $7,809/mo. Starting Salary; DOQ, DOE

Location Community Health Department

Employment Type: Full-time (40 hours/week); FSLA Exempt; Non-Union, Benefits Apply;

Open Until Filled

Brief Duties and Responsibilities: The Environmental Health Lead Specialist performs detailed professional environmental health inspection, evaluation and enforcement duties consistently exercising judgment and discretion to determine compliance with federal, state, and local regulations and policies. The employee in this position is expected to function effectively and independently in assigned areas of responsibility enforcing the full range of environmental health programs including,but not limited to; food protection, on-site sewage disposal, drinking water supplies, solid waste handling, schools, swimming pools, insect and rodent control, and epidemiology. Act as a mentor to review preliminary findings and discuss difficult or sensitive problems with other staff. Tact and diplomacy are required during extensive public contact to explain legal and administrative requirements in seeking compliance with regulations. The person in this position must maintain a professional relationship with Community Health Department staff and with staff of other public agencies concerning the regulatory responsibilities handled by the Community Health Department. Health education is an important role for this position. In the absence of the Environmental Health Manager, the Environmental Health Lead Specialist will supervise the tasks of other program in Environmental Health.

Working Environment/Physical Abilities: Working conditions are a mixture of office and fieldwork. Field work may be conducted outdoors, sometimes in inclement weather, or indoors depending on the nature of the work to be done. The person in this position must be prepared to work effectively in a wide range of working conditions. Ability to drive an automobile, fly in an airplane and travel as required. Ability to lift and carry up to forty (40) pounds. Ability to tolerate environmental conditions such as odors, pets, dead animals, and tobacco smoke. Ability to navigate uneven surfaces (i.e.: new proposed building sites, steep slopes, soil test holes). Requires manual dexterity and visual acuity to operate personal computers, hand levels and lab equipment. Requires sufficient hearing and speech ability to communicate verbally.

Minimum Qualifications: Graduation from an accredited four (4) year college or university with a Bachelor of Science Degree (B.S.) involving major study in environmental health, sanitary science, bacteriology, public health, biology, or other closely related science is required. Must have a minimum of forty-five (45) quarter hours or thirty (30) semester hours of basic or natural sciences. Minimum of one (1) years’ experience as an Environmental Health Specialist I, or equivalent, is required. Valid driver’s license and have a driving record acceptable to the county’s insurance provider. Access to a vehicle and proof of liability insurance. Must successfully pass a background check and a driving record check. Certifications or registrations required at time of hire and must continue to meet on-going state standards of compliance includes: Registration as a Sanitarian with the Washington State Board of Registered Sanitarians. Provide documentation of immunization status, proof of immunity to vaccine preventable diseases, or sign an exemption and participate in the employee health program. Certificate of Competency as an On-site Wastewater Treatment Systems Inspector, issued by the Washington State Department of Licensing. Certification by the State Department of Health as qualified to conduct public water system sanitary surveys, if applicable.

For Application: Application, resume and cover letter required. Please see the Walla Walla County Intranet to apply.

SELECTION IS BASED ON QUALIFICATIONS, BACKGROUND CHECK, DRIVING RECORD CHECK, AND ORAL INTERVIEWS.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY / AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER / ADA COMPLIANT