Environmental Health Specialist 2 (Underfill EHS1) Environmental Health Services

Marion County requires on-site work. Remote work is not available.

Marion County Health and Human Services is currently seeking a talented Environmental Health Specialist 2 to join our Public Health division team to work collaboratively with our community to protect the health and safety of the public through education and prevention. This position may be underfilled with an Environmental Health Specialist 1.

This position will be full-time non-exempt permanent and working fully in person. The position will work in partnership with other businesses and community members as well as work independently. An Environmental Health Specialist 2 will conduct inspections daily of restaurants food trucks public pools hotels and festivals to ensure compliance with state rules. An ideal candidate would be team oriented highly collaborative and have creative problem-solving skills.

Working for Marion County allows for future growth has excellent benefits and a chance to join a great team that is helping the community.

Apply today to learn more about how you can serve our community in fulfilling the mission vision and values of Marion County Health & Human Services!

This position has a primary focus on enforcement of environmental health regulations to protect the public. Also works to ensure a physical environment that supports health through investigation evaluation and education.

• Conducts routine inspections of food service facilities pools spas tourist accommodations day cares organizational camps and school food facilities for sanitation and compliance with state public health regulations. Some inspections will require night and weekend work.

• Investigates complaints regarding the above facilities.

• Conducts plan reviews for public facilities. Investigates reports of communicable diseases including but not limited to foodborne waterborne and vectorborne diseases. Investigate animal bites.

• Investigates solid waste sewage and water system complaints.

• Investigates environmental hazards.

• Collects environmental samples including but not limited to water and food and properly packages and arranges transport to labs.

• Advises business owners/operators and the public orally and in writing about public health laws regulations ordinances and methods of compliance or corrective action.

• Advises the public on mosquito and rodent control and proper disposal of solid waste.

• Conducts food handler and food manager training and prepares/presents educational material in both written and oral formats to clients and the public.

• Documents and reports inspections and investigations per program and state timelines.

• Keyboarding and use of computer hardware and software.

• Be able to use databases word processing spreadsheets and e-mail.

• Maintain all equipment supplied to you.

• Attends EH Team and departmental meetings.

• Participates in quality improvement initiatives at the team division and department level.

• Attends environmental health meetings in conjunction with Oregon Health Authority Oregon Department of Environmental Quality Oregon Department of Agriculture federal and municipal agencies and other county agencies.

• Participates in emergency preparedness exercises.

• Drives to inspection/investigation and other sites using a county vehicle.

• Traverses a variety of terrain in order to conduct the necessary/investigation activities.

• Some sites within the county are not served by public transportation services.

• Work may occur under all weather conditions.

• Other duties as assigned by your supervisor.

• Response Level 2: In the event of an emergency employee makes a reasonable effort to report to work. Employee may be required to perform duties outside of their regularly assigned duties. Employee may be requested to work an extended or flexible schedule. Staff at this response level must complete Incident Command System 100 and 700 on-line or in-person training.

Environmental Health Specialist 1 Minimum Qualifications:

1. Bachelors Degree with 45 quarter hours or 31 semester hours in science courses relating to environmental sanitation.

1. Two (2) years full-time paid experience in environmental sanitation under the direction of a registered sanitarian;AND
2. Possess and maintain current Sanitarians Registration and continuing education units as required by the Sanitarians Registration Act ORS 700.010 to 700.990.

• Must attach unofficial college transcripts to application for review by hiring department to determine if qualified for the Oregon Registered Environmental Health Specialist License.
• Must possess a current drivers license in the applicants state of residence and an acceptable driving history. Marion County will obtain a copy of the driving record for all qualified applicants from Driver and Motor Vehicle Services and review the driving record according to the Marion County policy and procedure for Driving on County Business. The policy can be found at: have own transportation.
• Must possess and maintain proof of personal automobile liability insurance at a minimum in the amount required by Oregon Law ORS 806.
• The finalist for this position may be required to pass a criminal history background check; however conviction of a crime may not necessarily disqualify an individual for this position.
• Must possess or can complete as required; courses such as:
  • Sanitarian Trainee Registration and continuing education units as required by Sanitarians Registration Act within 30 days of hire.
  • Registered Sanitarian examinations conducted by the Sanitarians Registration Board upon completion of the required number of hours worked as a Registered Sanitarian Trainee in the State of Oregon 3840 hours/2 years in accordance with ORS 700.010 to 700.990. Failure to successfully pass the required Sanitarian examinations will result in termination from this position.
  • Public Health Pesticide Applicators license from the Oregon Department of Agriculture in a 90-day notice.
  • Possess and maintain current Oregon Registered Environmental Health Specialist License.
  • Official transcripts required within 30 days of hire.
• Selected applicantswill be required to provide unofficial college transcripts at interview; official transcripts required within 30 days of hire.
• This position may be subject to the following: Must not be excluded from participation in the federal health care programs (Medicaid Medicare and other federally funded programs that provide health benefits); AND must not be excluded from participating in federal procurement (Federal Acquisition Regulation) and non-procurement activities (Executive Order No. 12549).
• This assignment is represented by a union.
• This is a full-time position which is eligible for overtime.
• Typical Work Schedule: Monday through Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm with flexibility depending upon the needs of the department and program.

PUBLIC SERVICE LOAN FORGIVENESS
Marion County is a qualifying public employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Through the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program full-time employees working at the County may qualify for forgiveness of the remaining balance on Direct Student Loans after 120 qualifying monthly payments under a qualifying repayment plan. Questions about your student loan eligibility should be directed to your loan servicer or the US Department of Education.

VISA SPONSORSHIP
Marion County does not offer VISA sponsorship. Within three days of hireyou will be required to complete the US Department of Homeland Securitys I-9 form confirming authorization to work in the United States. Marion County is an E-Verify employer and will use E-Verify to confirm that hires are authorized to work in the United States.

VETERANS PREFERENCE
Applicants are eligible to use Veterans Preference when applying with Marion County in accordance with ORS 408.225 408.230 and 408.235 and OAR and . Preference will be awarded only if the applicant meets the minimum requirements of the position and attaches the required documentation at the time of application.

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED FOR VETERANS PREFERENCE

• One of the following:
  • MEMBER COPY 4 of the Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214 or 215); OR
  • Letter from the US Department of Veterans Affairs indicating receipt of a non-service connected pension; OR
  • Certification that discharge or release from active duty under honorable conditions will take place not later than 120 days after the submission of the certificate.

• In addition to one of the above documents Disabled Veterans must also submit one of the following:
  • A copy of their Veterans disability preference letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs; OR
  • Certification that medical separation from active duty under honorable conditions will take place not later than 120 days after the submission of the certificate.

You can request copies of your military service record through the National Archives website at County is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Veteran and Disability employer committed to increasing the diversity of its workforce.

Applicants with a disability may request reasonable accommodation through Human Resources in any step of the process to assist them in demonstrating their qualifications to perform the duties of the position for which they are applying. Please e-mailHuman Resourcesif you wish to request an accommodation.