Env Health Specialist II

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.

This position has the option of a remote/hybrid work schedule possibility. However, the candidate selected must reside in OR or WA.  No Exceptions.

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.  Registration as a Sanitarian preferred.  Any satisfactory equivalent combination of experience and training which ensures the ability to perform the work may be substituted.

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.

For complete job announcement, application requirements, and to apply on-line, please visit our website at:

https://www.clark.wa.gov/human-resources/explore-careers-clark-county

Salary Grade: Local 335.38A $30.06 - $40.02- per hour