Sanitarian

Community Counseling Solutions•John Day, OR

2d•$66,000 - $99,440•Onsite

About The Position

The Sanitarian performs professional environmental sanitation survey, investigative, administrative, and enforcement work for Grant and Wheeler Counties. The position assesses and helps ensure compliance with public health laws and administrative rules, administers and enforces regulations related to environmental sanitation, and delivers environmental sanitation services. The employee works independently and/or under the general supervision of the Health Department Manager, and has full budgetary responsibility, including creating and monitoring the budget. The role is based in John Day, Oregon, and requires significant travel throughout the counties. It is an exempt salaried position listed as 0.8 FTE, or 32 hours per week.

Requirements

State of Oregon certification as an Environmental Health Specialist.
A bachelor’s degree and at least five years of progressively responsible, directly related experience in a public health agency; or a master’s degree in environmental science, public health, public administration, or a related field and at least two years of progressively responsible experience in a public health agency.
Valid state driver’s license.
Personal auto insurance for privately owned vehicles used for CCS business, with at least $300,000 bodily-injury liability coverage and $100,000 property-damage coverage, maintained throughout employment.
Ability to communicate professionally, orally and in writing, with a variety of individuals, groups, and agencies.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a broad range of individuals.
Ability to maintain records and prepare reports.
Ability to use initiative and judgment and work independently.
Must pass criminal history checks required by the applicable Oregon statutes and administrative rules, and monthly checks against OIG, GSA, and other federal and state agency lists.
Must complete a pre-hire drug screen.
Ability to perform the described physical duties, including frequent mobility and lifting up to 30 pounds.

Responsibilities

Assess community environmental health needs and work with appropriate groups to plan and develop programs addressing those needs.
Analyze environmental health data and use it to develop and implement programs.
Interpret laws and administrative rules relating to environmental health.
Participate in disaster preparedness planning and response.
Inspect food service establishments for cleanliness and sanitation; collect food and other biological samples for laboratory analysis; verify food-handler examinations and certifications; and instruct food handlers on proper procedures and equipment maintenance.
Inspect licensed swimming pools and ensure compliance with state laws and regulations.
Inspect recreation parks and traveler accommodations for compliance with state sanitation requirements.
Maintain records of inspections and related activities, including preparing reports and recommendations.
Investigate sanitary-nuisance complaints under county codes concerning food, water, animals, sewage disposal, and communicable disease, and take necessary corrective action.
Represent the agency to community groups and county, state, federal, and national organizations; provide the community with information and education on environmental health; and refer members of the public to related state programs as needed.
Investigate reports of hazardous materials.
Advise the public on rodent and vector control, and follow up on and investigate animal-bite reports.
Review plans for proposed food service establishments, swimming pools, spa pools, tourist and traveler accommodations, and care facilities; monitor construction periodically to ensure compliance with rules.
Consult with city officials and civic or service organizations to promote adoption of local sanitation ordinances.
Create and monitor the budget, with full budgetary responsibility.
Take necessary actions to keep professional knowledge current.
Perform related duties as assigned.

Benefits

Health, dental, and vision insurance.
Initial 6% 401(k) match.
Potential tuition reimbursement.
Paid vacation accrued at rates from 1 to 4 days per month, with an annual rollover cap of 220 hours; additional hours may be paid out at fiscal year-end.
Nine paid holidays and a community service day.
Floating holiday and two wellness days after a one-year introductory period.
Workplace flexibility schedule options after a one-year introductory period; work-from-home hours vary by position and schedule.
Additional administrative leave for exempt employees after a one-year introductory period.
Employee assistance and wellness benefits.
Dependent care benefits.
Long-term disability insurance.