Job Summary
The Environmental Health Assistant serves as the first point of contact for Customers (citizens, developers, other County Agencies, professionals, etc.). Environmental Assistants perform a variety of moderately difficult to complex administrative support activities for Environmental Public Health Programs. They hold exceptional customer service roles contributing to efficient office operations using a thorough understanding of department and County programs and procedures.
Qualifications
Two to three years of related experience including the full range of office and support functions: telephone, word processing, data entry, printing permits, filing, researching records, and processing payments and cash handling.
The ideal candidate will have the following strengths:
Knowledge of: General office procedures (electronic and in person) and practices of the specialized functions, policies, and procedures of the work unit.
Applicable laws, county codes, ordinances, and policies governing the work of the department and assignment.
Key components of cultural competency; awareness of differences, attitude to examine beliefs and values, knowledge of differences and skills to effectively and appropriately work across cultures.
Ability to: Provide technical support and assistance to a wide range of programs and services
Process applications, permits, reports and related paperwork in a timely manner
Communicate with the public, interpreting their needs/requests and appropriately applying program rules, regulations and policies that are necessary for the project at hand
Research records
Process payment applications in person, by mail and electronically
Effectively and respectfully work with persons from diverse backgrounds including; age, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, socioeconomic status, physical characteristics, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, veteran status, health status, genetic predisposition, political belief, mental, or physical ability; identify the role of cultural, social and behavioral factors in determining the delivery of Public Health services
Research and implement approaches to address problems that consider cultural differences and working with diverse populations; recognize and address discrimination, stereotypes and stigmas in the work environment; recognize features of personal behavior which are affected by culture
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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.