Environmental Health Specialist II (Inspector)

Summary Description: Using CDHD Mission/Vision/Values & the H.O.P.E. program as our guiding principles, the primary responsibility of the Environmental Health Specialist II (Inspector) is to determine compliance with the appropriate state and local regulations in permitting and inspecting onsite systems. This position includes office work as well as fieldwork to fully ensure that all systems are in compliance with the appropriate regulations. Conduct onsite septic system inspections, well site inspections, addressing septic system complaints, completing sanitary surveys for public drinking water systems and pool/spa inspections, and temporary food inspections.

To ensure the highest level of services are provided, additional duties and responsibilities may be assigned as needed.

Job Duties and Responsibilities (Essential Functions):

1. Complete onsite septic system inspections ensuring they are in compliance with state and local code/regulations.
2. Review applications, septic system designs, for compliance to state and local code/regulations. Contact applicants, septic designers and installers on septic systems as needed.
3. Review, create and issue permits for septic systems as per company and local/state guidelines.
4. Ensure relevant information from the septic system installer is entered into the database.
5. Conduct sanitary surveys for public Group A water systems including physical tour and compiling the required information for the report.
6. Provide technical assistance to the public as needed.
7. Assist with as-built requests as needed.
8. Conduct pool/spa inspections.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Understanding of the risk factors, exposure routes, and toxicological effects of those materials and chemicals commonly found in permitted facilities.
• Knowledge of the Chelan-Douglas Health Code as applied to Environmental Health programs.
• General knowledge of worksite safety issues and use of personal protective equipment
• Knowledgeable of agency policies and quality procedures; participate in the ongoing creation and updating of SOPs.

• Able to work effectively both individually and in a team with minimal supervision; able to make decisions using own initiative based on agency policy and regulating entities. Give regular updates to direct supervisor regarding work progress and non-routine occurrences that may disrupt work schedule.
• Ensure knowledge of the appropriate safety, security and environmental revisions.

• Continue education relative to the position.
• Ensure that all working hours, including overtime has been approved and recorded accurately.
• Basic computer knowledge in Word, Excel and Outlook. Able to maintain written and computer records in accordance with regulatory agencies.

Level Requirements (Minimum):

Education

• Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts degree with at least 30 semester hours of science or 45 quarter hours science credits

• Registered Environmental Health Specialist (REHS) or Registered Sanitarian (RS) or the ability to acquire the REHS or RS credentials within twenty-four (24) months.
• Registered Sanitarian or REHS Certification for an EHS II position.
• OSWW Certification must be obtained within three (3) years of hire.

Other Requirements

• Ability to Pass a criminal background check & verification of educational records if offer of employment is extended/accepted.
• Valid Washington State driver's license or ability to obtain one within two weeks of date of hire. *Position operates agency vehicles during the course of job duties
• All Health District employees are required to provide proof of designated vaccines required for position (Flu & Covid are optional, but not required)

Desired

• Bi-lingual in Spanish and English preferred.
• Two (2) years previous EHS experience with Onsite work

**A combination of education, training, and experience which has provided theoretical and practical knowledge will be evaluated for equivalency.

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job with or without reasonable accommodation:

• Visually or otherwise identify, observe and assess distance, color and depth, required to regularly communicate with others and exchange accurate information.
• Able to operate a computer and other office productivity equipment; able to remain stationary in a vehicle for extended periods, able to remain stationary at a computer and move around their assigned workspace.
• Frequently move up to 25 pounds and occasionally move up to 50 pounds. The employee must be able to work within different temperature changes, indoors to outdoors; moving between buildings, and working around moving equipment/machines; occasionally ascend/descend a ladder or stairs as required.
• Occasional exposure to moving objects; the noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
• PPE for this position includes closed-toed, slip-resistant boots.
• Frequent day travel during all seasons. Frequently required to drive cars, vans and pick-up trucks in all seasons. Occasional weeklong travel required for training.
• Evening and weekend work occasionally required.

CDHD is an equal opportunity employer and administers all personnel practices without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, gender, age, ancestry, national origin, mental or physical disability or medical condition, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other category protected under federal, state, or local law.