DESCRIPTION
About the Position
This position is primarily responsible for conducting health inspections of restaurants, mobile units, hotels, motels, pools, spas, small drinking water systems, as well as other licensed and non-licensed facilities by Lane County Public Health – Environmental Health Section. Other duties include consultation inspections, committee assignments, presentations, animal bite investigations, complaint investigations and other duties as assigned.
Successful applicants will receive on the job training and supervisory support necessary to become registered as an Environmental Health Specialist in the state of Oregon.
About the Division
The Environmental Health Section is responsible for implementing state-mandated programs and enforcing laws and regulations that protect health and ensure safety. Environmental Health also collaborates with the Communicable Disease section to investigate and control foodborne disease outbreaks.
Schedule: Monday - Friday; 8:00am - 5:00pm; occasional weekends and evenings
*This is an AFSCME represented position*
QUALIFICATIONS
Training:
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in public health sanitation, environmental health, chemistry, biology, microbiology, entomology, geology, or scientific discipline or a related field.
Experience:
Two years of responsible Environmental Health Specialist experience.
An equivalent combination of experience and training that will demonstrate the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. Testing Requirements
Special Requirements:
Desired Talents:- Service: a drive to be of service to others
- Ethics: a clear understanding of right and wrong which guides actions
- Focus: an ability to set goals and to use them every day to guide actions
- Responsibility: a need to assume personal accountability for your work
- Performance orientation: a need to be objective and to measure performance
- Problem solving: an ability to think things through with incomplete data
- Creativity: an ability to break existing configurations in favor of more effective/appealing ones
- Interpersonal: an ability purposely capitalize upon relationships
- Persuasion: an ability to persuade others logically
- Courage: an ability to use emotion to overcome resistance
Registration or proof of State application as an Environmental Health Specialist trainee or Registered Environmental Health Specialist with the State of Oregon is required at time of appointment.Notes:
- This position is subject to a full criminal offender information record check.
- Offers of employment are contingent upon consenting to and successfully passing a drug screening test.
- Please note that as part of the screening process Lane County will verify license and certification status.
DRIVER’S LICENSEMust be in possession of a valid driver's license at time of application, and a valid Oregon Driver's license by time of appointment. Studies have shown that women and BIPOC individuals are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they are able to perform every task in the job description. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may be one who comes from a less traditional background. The county will consider any equivalent combination of knowledge, skills, education, and experience to meet minimum qualifications. If you are interested in applying, we encourage you to think broadly about your background and skill set for the role.
CLASSIFICATION DETAILS
Selection Process
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Equal Employment Opportunity
Lane County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion as essential elements that create and foster a welcoming workplace. All qualified persons will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, political affiliation, disability or any other factor unrelated to the essential functions of the job.
Strategic Plan
In alignment with Lane County's Strategic Plan, incumbent(s) will be expected to demonstrate the following core behaviors: Passion to Serve, Driven to Connect, and Focused on Solutions.
The 2022 -2024 Strategic Plan focuses on the areas that Lane County will pursue as a way to deliver on our vision for the residents of Lane County. To meet these challenges, we know that the basis of our efforts lies in leveraging our people and partnerships to achieve our Strategic Priorities. We also recognize that the quality and commitment of our staff is essential to a shared future where Lane County is the best place in which to live, work, and play.
Trauma Informed Care Statement
Lane County Health & Human Services is committed to providing Trauma Informed Care. As an organization, we recognize that many of the people we serve have experienced trauma, either currently, recently or in their past. Our agency is dedicated to incorporating an understanding of trauma, both with our clients and with each other. Our employees receive ongoing training to develop or deepen their understanding of trauma and its impacts.
Veteran Preference Information
