Environmental Health Specialist 3 Curry County OR Hybrid
Environmental Health Specialist 3 Curry County OR Hybrid
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Job Description
Initial Posting Date:
01/29/2025Application Deadline:
02/12/2025Agency:
Oregon Health AuthoritySalary Range:
$5575 $8550Position Type:
EmployeePosition Title:
Environmental Health Specialist 3 Curry County OR (Hybrid)Job Description:
This is a fulltime permanent classified position which is represented by a union. This recruitment may be used to establish a list of qualified candidates to fill current or future vacancies. This posting will remain opened until filled. We will review applications every two weeks.
What will you do
This position will conduct onsite inspections of licensed facilities in Curry County to determine compliance with applicable Oregon Administrative Rules and Oregon Revised Statues as well as complete licensed food service plan reviews for new licensees.
This position will respond to complaints from the public about licensed facilities as well as interpret and explain environmental health statutes rules policies and procedures to licensed facilities and the general public. This position will serve to provide a consistent review of all licensed food pool and lodging facilities in Curry County to ensure the general public has safe experiences within these facilities.
Whats in it for you
The public health division is a team of passionate individuals working to promote health across the lifespan of individuals families and communities. We value and support unique perspectives using a traumainformed approach and aim to reflect these values in our hiring practices professional development and workplace. We are committed to racial equity as a driving factor to improve health outcomes for all communities that experience inequities.
- We offer exceptional medical vision and dental benefit packages for you and your qualified family members with minimal outofpocket costs (member cost share is as low as 1 5. Try this free virtual benefits counselor by clicking here: Leave Days:
- 11 paid holidays each year.
- 3 additional paid personal business days each year.
- 8 hours of paid sick leave accrued each month.
- 8 hours of vacation leave accrued each month with increases every 5 years.
- Pension and Retirement plans. After six months of service you may qualify for the Public Employee Retirement System (PERS). New employees may be enrolled in the Oregon Public Service Retirement Plan (OPSRP).
- Student Loan Forgiveness; Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) opportunity. The PSLF program may forgive student loan balances after youve made the equivalent of 120 qualifying monthly payments.
- Optional benefits include shortterm disability longterm disability deferred compensation savings program and flexible spending accounts for health care and childcare expenses.
- Continuous growth and development opportunities.
- Click here to learn more and access a summary of State of Oregon benefits.
The Oregon Health Authority is committed to:
- Eliminating health inequities in Oregon by 2030
- Becoming an antiracist organization
- Developing and promoting culturally and linguistically appropriate programs and
- Developing and retaining a diverse inclusive and equitable workforce that represents the diversity cultures strengths and values of the people of Oregon.
Minimum Qualifications:
Two years of experience working under general supervision of a registered environmental health specialist conducting environmental health or hazardous materials inspections/investigations inspecting facilities and equipment for environmental health regulation compliance investigating and assessing the impact of adverse environmental conditions on the public health preparing health permits conducting studies and surveys and developing solutions to environmental problems; AND
A Bachelors degree with 45 quarter 30 semester) hours in a field of science related to environmental sanitation.
Applicants must be registered or eligible to become registered as an environmental health specialist in Oregon within 30 days of hire.
Desired Attributes:
Must be able to successfully complete State Standardization process.
Skill in communicating effectively orally and in writing.
Skill in reading analyzing and writing general statistical and technical reports.
Skill in identifying problems generating alternatives building consensus and implementing solutions.
Skill in using professional judgement to solve violationbased regulatory problems.
Skill in understanding and adapting quickly to complex statewide processes and systems.
Skill in bringing together diverse and/or opposing groups and working to a mutually acceptable solution(s)
Sill in dealing with groups of individuals with diverse and sometimes antagonistic viewpoints and identifying and addressing all potential issues and concerns.
Skill in providing expert level technical expertise within and outside the organization.
Able to prioritize program tasks and meet program deadlines.
Working Conditions:
Fully remote work (field work) with occasional inoffice meetings in Portland and routine in person site visits. In person work is expected to take place in Curry County Oregon however this position may on an occasional or interim basis perform work in other jurisdiction(s) where OHA is the Local Public Health Authority. Inspections at fairs/festivals will require occasional weekend work.
Remote workers must establish and maintain an appropriate environment and schedule when working from home. To be eligible for telework staff must have a home workspace that meets all applicable technology security and safety requirements including the ability to provide protection of confidential information accessible in their home.
Staff who work remotely may be required to report to a state office location periodically or regularly as part of their job. Both local and longdistance trips for meetings outside of the office with clients partners and interested parties may be required. You must have a valid drivers license and an acceptable driving record.
Directions to Apply:
Please fill out the online application questionnaire and submit a resume
- External Applicants: Click the Apply button and submit your application. Click this link for the External Candidate job aid and view this video for additional information.
- Current State of Oregon employees: Apply through your employee Workday account. View this job aid for assistance.
Resources:
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- Check both your email and Workday account for updates regarding this recruitment.
- Oregon Health Authority (OHA)
- Career Resources
Additional Information:
- Visa Sponsorships: Oregon Health Authority (OHA) does not offer VISA sponsorship. Within three days of hire you will be required to complete the US Department of Homeland Securitys I9 form confirming authorization to work in the United States. OHA is an EVerify employer and will use EVerify to confirm that hires are authorized to work in the United States.
- Pay Scale: Upon receiving a salary offer we will conduct a pay equity assessment using the information provided in your application to determine your salary placement upon hire. To ensure a comprehensive evaluation please make certain your application materials are uptodate and thorough. Include relevant details such as your work history education volunteer work lived experiences and any other pertinent information related to the position you are applying for. Please visit the Pay Equity Project homepage to learn more.
- Background Check: If you are offered employment your offer will be contingent upon the positive outcome of an abuse check criminal records check and driving records check. The information will be shared with the Oregon Health Authority (OHA) Office of Human Resources (OHR). Any criminal or founded abuse history will be reviewed and could result in the withdrawal of the offer or termination of employment.
- Veterans: If you are a veteran you may receive veterans preference points. Click here for more information about veterans preference. If you checked that you are a veteran you will receive a notice in your Workday inbox and will be required to provide your documents at that time. Veterans Oregon Department of Veterans Affairs:
- This recruitment may be used to establish a list of qualified applicants to fill current or future vacancies.
Questions
If you have questions or would like assistance including an accommodation request under the Americans with Disabilities Act please contact Juan McGruder HR Analyst at .
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Affirmative Action Equal Opportunity and Pay Equity:
The Oregon Health Authority is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity gender expression national origin age protected veteran or disabled status genetic information or any other protected class under state or federal law. In addition we do not discriminate or screen applicants based on current or past compensation. To learn more about OHAs mission vision and core values click here.
The Oregon Health Authority is an equal opportunity affirmative action employer committed to workforce diversity and antiracism.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
