THE POSITION

Washington County Environmental Health Program within the Health and Human Services Department, Public Health Division is looking for an Environmental Health Supervisor. If you are looking for an opportunity to grow your career in a supervisory position dedicated to community health and safety, join our team!

The mission of the Environmental Health Program is to protect and promote the health of the public by providing inspection and disease prevention services in the areas of food safety (including restaurants and other public food service facilities), public pools and spas, recreation facilities, mosquito control, smoke-free workplace enforcement, onsite wastewater management, and drinking water.

We strive to enhance the quality of life in our County and community by educating, performing routine inspections and investigations, taking enforcement action when warranted, and interacting with state, federal and local agencies when appropriate.

About the position:
The Environmental Health (EH) Supervisor organizes and supervises environmental health programs and services; supervises and coordinates the work of Environmental Health Specialists and other assigned staff to comply with public health laws and administrative rules; and performs a variety of technical tasks related to inspection and compliance with environmental health regulations. In addition to leading a team of talented and committed staff, this position participates in the Public Health management group and assists in developing and implementing division-level Public Health strategies and activities.

About YOU!
The ideal candidate will have extensive knowledge and training in environmental sanitation principles and methods, including communicable disease and sanitation investigation, vector control, and soil evaluation. They will also have project supervision, direct supervision, and/or management experience. We are looking for an individual with strong organizational and communication skills; an understanding of the impacts of cultural, social, and behavioral factors in delivering programs and services; and the ability to provide input and assist in developing and implementing division-level Public Health strategies and activities.

Why Washington County?

Are you interested in challenging, meaningful, and rewarding work? Join Washington County in our commitment to advancing racial equity. Our Board of Commissioners worked closely with various community stakeholders and subject matter experts to develop an Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) Resolution. Adopted in February 2020, this resolution commits to the equitable delivery of Washington County’s services, resources, and opportunities for growth and development to every county resident.

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ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES

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MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience:

• A Master’s Degree in public or community health from an accredited college or university; AND a minimum of two (2) years of experience in an environmental health program that includes advanced responsibilities and/or project supervision and management and one (1) year of which must be in environmental sanitation under the supervision of a registered environmental health specialist or sanitarian; OR
• A Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university and 45 quarter hours or the equivalent semester hours in science courses related to environmental sanitation approved by Oregon Environmental Health Registration Board; AND a minimum of four (4) years of experience in an environmental health program that includes advanced responsibilities and/or project supervision and management and two (2) years of which must be in environmental sanitation under the supervision of a registered environmental health specialist or sanitarian.

ADDITIONAL LICENSES, CERTIFICATES, PHYSICAL ABILITIES AND SPECIALTY REQUIREMENTS

• Must be registered as an Environmental Health Specialist by the Oregon Environmental Health Registration Board. If not registered as an Environmental Health Specialist at time of appointment, must be registered as an Environmental Health Trainee by the Oregon Environmental Health Registration Board. The Environmental Health Trainee must become a registered Environmental Health Specialist by the Oregon Health Registration Board within six (6) months of appointment. Refer to the Oregon Administrative Rule Chapter 700 (https://www.oregonlegislature.gov/bills_laws/ors/ors700.html) to check the eligibility.
• Must possess a driver’s license valid in the State of Oregon and have an acceptable driving record pursuant to Washington County’s Driving Policy. To review the Driver's License and Record Policy for Washington County

Please be clear and specific in the applicable sections of the employment application about how your background is relevant. This information must also be consistent with your supplemental question responses. Please note : Answers to the supplemental questions are typically evaluated separately from your application.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

Washington County is committed to using a Merit-based System in which recruiting, selecting, and advancing employees is based on their relative knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Our commitment to you:

Steps of the process:

• Apply today! In addition to a resume, we ask that you complete and submit an online application, which will be used to screen for minimum qualifications (MQs) and to determine starting pay in accordance with the provision of the Oregon Equal Pay Law.
• MQ Review: Human Resources will screen applications for MQs beginning the week after the posting closes.
• Panel Interview(s): Generally, top 6 – 8 candidates will be invited to participate in a panel interview. Additional preferred qualifications screening may be applied prior to the interview step depending on the number of applications received.

Please note: candidates that are successful in the evaluation process may have their applications referred for additional vacancies in the same classification, or job family.

Status of Your Application:
You will be advised by e-mail of your status at each step in the application process, from initial application to final employment disposition. Please note that Washington County communicates with all candidates via email. If you "opt out" or "unsubscribe" from email notifications from NEOGOV it will impact our ability to communicate with you about job postings.

Veterans' Preference
If you are a Veteran and would like to be considered for a Veterans' preference for this recruitment,

Accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act
Reasonable accommodation is available to anyone whose specific disability prevents them from completing this application or participating in the selection process for this recruitment. To obtain confidential assistance please contact Human Resources 503-846-8606, or e-mail: Careers@washingtoncountyor.gov at least 48 hours before any step in the recruitment and selection process for which you feel you need accommodation.

Status of Your Application
You will be advised by e-mail of your status at each step in the application process, from initial application to final employment disposition. Please note that Washington County communicates with all candidates via email. If you "opt out" or "unsubscribe" of email notification from notices in NEOGOV it will impact our ability to communicate with you about job postings.

Questions (?) Regarding This Recruitment
Yeji Seo, Talent Acquisition Business Partner
Yeji_Seo@washingtoncountyor.gov

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