Salary Range: $4,913 - $7,534 Monthly
The Oregon Health Authority (OHA), Public Health Division (PHD), Environmental Public Health Section (EPH) in Portland OR is recruiting for an Environmental Health Specialist 3 position. This position will primarily work in the Foodborne Illness Prevention Program, but will also support the Food, Pool and Lodging Unit as a whole, providing technical support to local public health authorities, industry and the public.
Most of this work may be conducted remotely at an alternate worksite with full access to the needed operating systems and technology. However, there are times that the work will need to be conducted in the field or at the primary work location listed in this announcement (the Portland State Office Building located at 800 NE Oregon Street, Portland, OR). Work location can be changed at any time due to the changing needs of the business.
What will you do?
As an Environmental Health Specialist, you will perform the following duties:
What's in it for you?
The Public Health Division is a team of passionate individuals working to promote health across the lifespan of individuals, families, and communities. We value and support unique perspectives using a trauma-informed approach and aim to reflect these values in our hiring practices, professional development, and workplace. We are committed to racial equity as a driving factor to improve health outcomes for all communities that experience inequities.
We offer full medical, vision and dental benefits with paid sick leave, vacation, personal leave and 11 paid holidays per year plus pension and retirement plans. If you are an experienced environmental health specialist with experience in food, pool, and lodging programs, apply today.
What are we looking for?
Minimum Requirement
Requested Skills
How to Apply
Complete the online application at oregonjobs.org using job number REQ-125420
Application Deadline: 05/11/2023
The Oregon Health Authority is at the forefront of lowering and containing costs, improving quality and increasing access to health care in order to improve the lifelong health of Oregonians. OHA is overseen by the nine-member citizen Oregon Health Policy Board working towards comprehensive health reform in our state.
Vision:
A healthy Oregon
Mission:
Ensuring all people and communities can achieve optimum physical, mental, and social well-being through partnerships, prevention, and access to quality, affordable health care.