Environmental Health Specialist I or II, DOQ - Bellingham, United States - Whatcom County, WA

Description

Salary: $ $46.75 Hourly

Location : Bellingham, WA 98225

Job Type: Full-Time

Job Number: E

Department: Health Department

Opening Date: 04/16/2024

Closing Date: 5/6/2024 11:59 PM Pacific

Summary

Whatcom County has a vacancy in the position of Environmental Health Specialist I or II (DOQ). The initial assignment is in the Food Safety program. If you have a Bachelors of Science in Environmental Health, Chemistry, Biology or related field, and an interest in serving your community, Whatcom County wants to hear from you

The position performs complex environmental health work in the office and field, conducting inspections, complaint investigations, and community outreach events. Answers questions pertaining to departmental functions and technical matters and provides technical assistance and information as authorized to the public, industry, and community advisory groups. Balances team and individual responsibilities with minimal supervision and within scope of certification and established guidelines. Provides necessary information for the progress and completion of projects. Complies with legal standards and requirements. Works under limited supervision.

We serve all members of the Whatcom County community as we strive to fulfill Whatcom County Health & Community Services' mission to lead the community in promoting health and preventing disease. If you are looking for work with a positive impact on our community we hope to learn about your qualifications to fill this key role

Supervisor: Environmental Health Supervisor
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Qualifications

Requires a Bachelor of Science degree in Environmental Health from a college or university curriculum approved by the National Environmental Health Science and Protection Accreditation Council OR a Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited college or university and having completed a course of study in the basic sciences, including a minimum of 45 quarter hours (30 semester hours) in physics, chemistry, organic chemistry, biology, microbiology, epidemiology, biostatistics, and college-level algebra or higher mathematics.

Environmental Health Specialist II also requires 2 years of work experience within the last 5 years environmental health, AND registration as a Sanitarian (RS) or Environmental Health Specialist (REHS) with the Washington State Board of Registered Sanitarians or the National Environmental Health Association.

Must have a valid driver's license, have a driving record abstract that meets County standards, and be able to cross between the United States and Canada.

Whatcom County offers excellent benefits to employees, including:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage for employees AND their family
• Generous paid leave provisions, including vacation, sick leave, and 13 paid holidays per year
• Lifetime pension through the Washington State Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS), with joint contributions required from the employee and the County
• $50,000 Life Insurance coverage for employees
• Option to invest in a 457 Deferred Compensation Retirement Plan
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) available for annual health care and/or dependent care expenses
• Voluntary Term Life Insurance and Personal Accident Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Additional benefit information is available online.

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Please list your college degree/s and attach a copy of your transcript/s.

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Please describe any work experience you have in environmental health

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Are you a Registered Sanitarian (RS) or a Registered Environmental Health Specialist (REHS) with the Washington State Board of Registered Sanitarians or the National Environmental Health Association?

• Yes
• No

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