Environmental Health Specialist 1 or 2-RS

Kitsap Public Health District•98337-1866, WA

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

Under the direction of the Food and Pools Program Manager, the incumbent performs environmental health services mandated under federal, state, and/or local regulations governing food safety and water recreation. The specific functions of this position are to promote and protect the health, safety, and well-being of the public and to prevent injuries and the spread of disease. By conducting regulatory inspections and education, the incumbent directly mitigates critical risks, as failure to perform these essential tasks could lead to an increase in foodborne illnesses, waterborne diseases, and recreational injuries. The incumbent will be assigned to work a varying and flexible 40-hour workweek schedule, which includes rotating evenings, weekends, and holidays as required.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a job-related field (for Environmental Health Specialist 1).
Bachelor's degree in environmental health or environmental science, or a bachelor's degree in a related field with 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 (for Environmental Health Specialist 2-RS).
Two or more years of experience as an environmental health specialist in a public health agency or in the armed forces (for Environmental Health Specialist 2-RS).
Degrees must be from appropriately accredited institutions.
A successful criminal background check is required prior to appointment.
Possession of a valid Registered Sanitarian (RS) license from the Washington State Board of Registered Sanitarians or the National Environmental Health Association (for Environmental Health Specialist 2-RS).
Performance of job duties requires driving on a regular basis, a valid Washington State driver’s license, use of the incumbent's personal motor vehicle, and proof of appropriate auto insurance.
All required certificates, registrations, or licenses must be maintained in an active status without suspension or revocation throughout employment.
Knowledge of local, state, and federal laws, codes, and standards applicable to area of assignment.
Knowledge of environmental health principles and practices.
Knowledge of math and science and their application to environmental health principles.
Skill in collecting, organizing, analyzing, compiling, recording, and assessing data.
Skill in preparing clear technical reports, writing official correspondence, and delivering educational information to diverse audiences.
Skill in maintaining sensitive and confidential data and using discretion when sharing information.
Skill in building collaborative relationships and communicating effectively with other governmental agencies, community partners, and the public.
Ability to utilize computers, related software, and automated equipment to produce reports, typing with sufficient speed and accuracy to accomplish assignments in a timely manner.
Ability to work effectively with diverse populations.
Ability to communicate orally and in writing in a clear, comprehensive, effective, and professional manner.
Ability to maintain current knowledge for assigned areas and adapt to new technologies, keeping technical skills up to date.
Ability to receive, interpret, and implement job-related instruction, guidance, coaching, and training (both formal and informal) while progressively improving skills and overall success in performing assigned duties.
Ability to actively demonstrate accountability and responsibility for both work product results and the impact behaviors and decisions may have on others.

Nice To Haves

Proficiency in Spanish is preferred.

Responsibilities

Conducts routine and follow-up inspections at food service establishments in assigned area at set performance standards per month.
Conducts temporary food service establishment inspections when required.
Conducts interviews and investigations of foodborne illness complaints.
Responds to general food service establishment complaints and makes inspections as necessary.
Keeps current on food service and disease prevention issues, technology and regulations.
Maintains database and file records.
Conducts plan reviews and pre-operational inspections for new and remodeled food service establishments.
Schedules and conducts office conferences and administrative hearings with food services establishment operators to provide and explain terms for continued operation.
Develops educational materials.
Conducts water recreation facility inspections in assigned areas and conducts follow-up inspections as needed.
Conducts interviews and investigations of disease, injury, near drowning, and drowning.
Assists with investigations of disease, injury, and general complaints.
Responds to general water recreational facility complaints and makes inspections as necessary.
Assists with standard calibration and maintenance service for program and field equipment and keeps maintenance logs.
Provides technical assistance to and corresponds with the general public, other governmental agencies, and Health District staff on program related activities.
Works with the program manager and colleagues to develop, encourage, and sustain a team-oriented work environment.
Attends meetings with federal, state, and local agencies.
Accurately completes and submits electronic timecard on a weekly basis as required.
Maintains accurate and organized records, databases, systems and files.
Prioritizes and plans own work activities.
Uses work time and resources effectively.
Prepares a variety of letters, memos, forms, reports, and other documents; operates computers utilizing a variety of software programs, including database and word processing applications, to produce documents with clearly organized thoughts using proper sentence construction punctuation, and grammar.
Responds to public health emergencies as required by the District.
Participates in quality improvement efforts.
Serves as a resource person for staff in their area of expertise.
Demonstrates cultural humility and embeds health equity into all aspects of assigned work and associated interactions.
Works both independently and within a collaborative team-oriented environment; contributes openly, disagrees respectfully, understands the ideas of others, listens well, and works for consensus.
Models an organizational culture rooted in respect, transparency, and collaboration, utilizing data-informed management to drive continuous improvement.
Establishes and maintains cooperative, effective working relationships with coworkers, partners, and the public using principles of good customer service.
Reports for scheduled work with regular, reliable, and punctual attendance.
Adheres to all District policies.
Performs other duties as assigned.