Job Summary
Positions of this class are responsible for protecting the health of citizens by providing technical assistance and education; solving difficult land and site development problems; guiding program policy and practice; and enforcing environmental health rules and regulations in the County’s service area. Employees deliver services using effective communication skills with a customer focus.
Employees are usually assigned to one or more of the following specialized areas: onsite sewage system permitting and maintenance, retail food establishment health and safety, solid and hazardous waste management, surface and groundwater protection, or water safety monitoring. Employees may also assist in other environmental health programs as assigned.
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. Positions assigned to onsite sewage inspection require an Inspector Certificate of Competency through the Washington Board of Licensing. Registration as a Sanitarian preferred. Any satisfactory equivalent combination of experience and training which ensures the ability to perform the work may be substituted for the outlined requirements.
Knowledge of:
Standard methods and techniques of inspectional work in environmental sanitation and public health; Applicable rules and regulations for the specialized areas assigned; Public relations techniques; Effective communication techniques, verbally or in writing.
Ability to:
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with the public, supervisors, co-workers and business establishments; Work independently with limited supervision; Work outdoors for extended periods under a wide variety of weather conditions; Interpret and apply applicable rule and regulations in the specialty area assigned; Obtain a valid driver’s license.
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With its great natural beauty, Clark County, Washington, always has attracted people and businesses. We welcome those who visit and settle here, providing fresh perspectives, growing diversity and vibrant energy.
Our forward-looking community is framed by the scenic Cascade Range to the east and the majestic Columbia River to the south and west. The area is a picturesque place to work, play, and live.
Named for Captain William Clark of Lewis and Clark Expedition fame, our county is one of the fastest growing regions in Washington state and the Portland, Oregon, metropolitan area. Today, more than 467,000 people call Clark County home.
Clark County government works to enhance the quality of life for all of our diverse community by providing services with integrity, openness and accountability. We are one of the county's largest employers, providing a wide range of rewarding careers for about 1,570 people.