Environmental Health Specialist I & II - School Health & Safety

Environmental Health Specialist I

(School Safety Program)

Hours: Full-time 40 hours per week
Salary: $4732.00 - $5217.00

The Position

GENERAL SUMMARY:

Primary duties may include all activities related to school health and safety food protection environmental health education vector control living environment epidemiology chemical and physical hazards land use on-site sewage program water supply solid waste swimming pools animal bites general sanitation and interpreting local and state regulations. Other duties may include a range of activities in the environmental health field as required and related to the classification of an Environmental Health Specialist.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Perform health and safety inspections and investigations in food establishments and schools; complete follow up enforcement action where required.
• Draft inspection reports letters and other records.
• Respond to public health emergency drills/exercises or actual events as required.
• Understand apply and explain regulations and enforcement procedures to industry members and general public.
• Maintain accurate and complete records and enter results into a computer database.
• Review construction and operating plans to ensure compliance with regulations for food establishments and K-12 schools.
• Actively participate in the review of pertinent rules and regulations.
• Work with the public in a courteous manner in situations which can be confrontational or hostile.
• Communicate clearly and concisely both orally and in writing.
• Work with various cultural and ethnic groups in a tactful and effective manner.
• Maintain confidentiality as required and handle sensitive information appropriately.
• Potentially work unusual or prolonged work schedules in the event of public health emergency.
• Potentially collect and/or help ship biological or laboratory specimens.
• Provide education in a classroom setting.
• Provide education to a variety of individuals or groups on health-related issues regulations policies and standards.
• Understand the use of various test sampling monitoring measuring and laboratory supplies and equipment and specialized protective gear as needed.
• Search for advanced knowledge of environmental health principles and practices.
• Prioritize and schedule work to ensure completion of inspection requirements.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Communicate clearly and concisely both orally and in writing.
• Work with various cultural and ethnic groups in a tactful and effective manner.
• Maintain confidentiality as required and handle sensitive information appropriately.
• Potentially work unusual or prolonged work schedules in the event of public health emergency.
• Potentially collect and/or help ship biological or laboratory specimens.
• Provide education in a classroom setting.
• Provide education to a variety of individuals or groups on health-related issues regulations policies and standards.
• Understand the use of various test sampling monitoring measuring and laboratory supplies and equipment and specialized protective gear as needed.
• Search for advanced knowledge of environmental health principles and practices.
• Prioritize and schedule work to ensure completion of inspection requirements.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Knowledge of principles of chemistry
principles of foodborne and communicable disease transmission and control principles
of vector control principles of sewage treatment and disposal principles of general
sanitation and environmental law. Ability to interpret regulations explain disease
control and inspection methods to laymen; write clear narrative reports; and deal with
the public and partners in a courteous and mature manner.

The Requirements & Selection Process

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelors Degree involving a major study in chemistry
biology microbiology bacteriology and public health or environmental health.
Successful applicants should be eligible for registration with the Washington State
Board of Registered Sanitarians.

Additional Requirements: Performance of job duties requires driving on a regular
basis a valid Washington State drivers license the use of the incumbents personal
motor vehicle when a District fleet vehicle is not available for use and proof of
appropriate auto insurance.

SELECTION PROCESS: The most qualified applicants based in part upon evaluation
of the completed application and related information will be invited for an interview.
Applications should be submitted to the Human Resources Manager Brandy McNeill
7102 W. Okanogan Place Kennewick WA 99336 or apply directly via Benton-Franklin Health District website Employment - Benton Franklin Health District