Environmental Health Specialist I or II - Food Safety

Job Summary

Positions of this class are responsible for protecting the health of citizens by enforcing environmental health rules and regulations in the County’s service area. Employees are usually assigned to one of the following specialized areas : subsurface sewage disposal, retail food establishment, solid and hazardous waste, or water quality. Assists in other environmental health programs as assigned.

Our department values our community’s diversity and seeks ways to promote equity and inclusion within the organization and with the public. Our department also encourages applications from candidates with knowledge, ability and experience working with a broad range of individuals and communities with diverse racial, ethnic, and socio-economic backgrounds.

This is a full-time position represented by LIUNA Local 335.

This position has the option of a remote / hybrid work schedule possibility. However, the candidate selected must reside in OR or WA, no exceptions. Candidates must be available to perform frequent fieldwork responsibility throughout Clark County.

The basic job duties of the Food Safety EHS include :

• Design / Plan Review - the EHS will review designs and plans such as food establishment floor plans, food preparation plans, and Toolkits of various topics. This review is critical to ensure the facility or infrastructure and operational plans are in compliance with State and Local requirements.
• Site Inspections - the EHS will ensure food establishment matches design and plan criteria and that operations are conducted in compliance with state and local codes. These inspections ensure processes and practices protect the public health and prevent injury.
• Enforcement of Regulation - an EHS will routinely initiate enforcement when regulations are not met. The goal is to ensure compliance with public health rules. It is common for an EHS to issue Follow-up inspections, Probation Inspection, and sometimes temporary Closure Notices. In some instances, the EHS will partner with other agencies that can improve the process or offer resources to the one with whom enforcement is being pursued.
• Complaint and Foodborne Illness Outbreak Investigation - an EHS will investigate complaints and illness potentially associated with a food establishment by performing record research, site visits, interviews, and investigations. Investigations can include obtaining clinical specimens, collecting food samples, and tracing possible sources of contamination, and working with external partners. All complaint and outbreak investigations conclude with a written summary of findings.
• Technical Assistance - the EHS often provides technical expertise and education to property owners, business owners, food workers, the general public, entrepreneurs, county departments, and other stakeholders. This task can include significant research and communication. Subject areas most commonly include food safety practices, regulatory requirements, and facility requirements.

The position may be asked to work in other EPH programs as needed. Organizational responsibilities include understanding and promoting the public health mission of the department; providing courteous, respectful, efficient customer service to all Public Health customers; honoring diversity of all department employees and constituents; participating in Emergency Preparedness activities and on-call rotations; striving for personal excellence in public health work.

Qualifications

Education and Experience :

Bachelor of Science degree in environmental health or a closely related area. Two years successful experience in obtaining compliance with environmental health standards (EHSII classification only - if hired, applicants with less than 2 years of directly applicable experience will be classifies as an EHSI). Registration as a Sanitarian preferred. Any satisfactory equivalent combination of experience and training which ensures the ability to perform the work may be substituted.

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Examples of Duties

Duties may include but are not limited to the following :

Miscellaneous :

Selection Process :

Resumes and other documents must be attached together in the 'Resume Upload' section of the application. Cover letter recommended. Multiple files are allowed, but all applicant attachments must be uploaded simultaneously, as there is no way to edit or append uploaded materials after submitting the application.

Application Review (Pass / Fail) - An online application is required. Attaching a resume does not substitute for a completed application; incomplete applications will not pass the application review. Candidates deemed most qualified will be invited to participate in the remainder of the selection process.

Practical Exam (Pass / Fail) - This recruitment may require a practical exam which will be job related and may include, but not limited to, the qualifications outlined in the job announcement. Candidates deemed most qualified will be invited to participate in the remainder of the selection process.

Oral Interview - The interview will be job related and may include, not limited to, the qualifications outlined in the job announcement. Top candidate(s) will continue in the process.

Employment references will be conducted for the final candidates and may include verification of education.

Salary Grade

Local 335.8A - Local 335.9A

Salary Range

$29.69 - $46.26- per hour

Close Date

11 / 30 / 2025

Recruiter

Irene Catherine Chrest

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Equal Opportunity Employer

Clark County is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal opportunity in employment, access, and delivery of all county services. Clark County’s Equal Employment Opportunity Plan is available at .

Employee Benefits and additional compensation

Clark County provides regular full-time and part-time employees with a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, vision and dental insurance, paid leave, flexible spending accounts, life insurance and long-term disability, retirement, and deferred compensation. Some types of employees in some positions and bargaining units might have different benefits and additional compensation.More specific benefit information for the different bargaining units can be found at . Also please refer to the specific bargaining unit contract for additional compensation at .

Retirement Information

All Clark County employees must participate in a WASHINGTON STATE RETIREMENT SYSTEM PLAN (PERS, PSERS or LEOFF).Employee contributions begin the first day of work. Current contribution rates vary by plan but could range from 5% to 15% of gross pay, depending on the plan choice.

For additional information, check out the Department of Retirement Systems' web site here :

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