Environmental Health Specialist I or II - Lewis County Public Health - Environmental Services (Job)
Description:
This position will learn and assist in conducting routine inspections to prevent or eliminate environmental and sanitation health hazards as directed; may be assigned to regulate water programs, solid/hazardous waste, environment and vector control, sewage systems, and food facilities; duties may vary according to job assignment. Inspects commercial businesses and residences for compliance to safety and sanitary regulations; enforces health and safety laws and regulations; investigates a variety of routine complaints. Updates and maintains a variety of files, records, charts and other documents. Cross trains in various environmental health disciplines and duties.
EHSI: Under close supervision, learns and assists in performing environmental safety and sanitation studies, inspections, and investigations to enforce Federal, State, and local laws and regulations and protect the health and safety of Lewis County residents.
EHSII: Under general supervision, performs complex multidisciplinary environmental safety and sanitation studies, inspections, and investigations to enforce Federal, State, and local laws and regulations and protect the health and safety of Lewis County residents.
Environmental Health Specialist I: Grade 120: $4,876 - $6,560/mo. (DOQ)
Environmental Health Specialist II: Grade 122: $5,332 - $7,171/mo. (DOQ)
Skills/Eligibility:
EHS I - MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
►Bachelor’s Degree in Public Health, Biological Science, Chemistry, or related science field Must be eligible to obtain a valid certificate of registration as a Sanitarian from the Washington State Board of Registered Sanitarians or as an Environmental Health Specialist from the National Environmental Health Association. Additional certification may be required.
►Valid Driver’s License
EHS II - MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
►Bachelor’s Degree in Public Health, Biological Science, Chemistry, or related science field; AND two (2) year’s professional experience in public health/environmental health regulatory programs.
►Certificate of registration as a Sanitarian from the Washington State Board of Registered Sanitarians, or as an Environmental Health Specialist from National Environmental Health Association (NEHA) is required; OSHA Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER) certification may be required; additional specific technical certifications may be requir