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Environmental Health Specialist 3 – Curry County, OR (Hybrid)

Oregon State Government Jobs, Portland, Oregon, United States, 97204


Initial Posting Date:

08/01/2024Application Deadline:

10/06/2024Agency:

Oregon Health AuthoritySalary Range:

$5,232 - $8,024Position Type:

EmployeePosition Title:

Environmental Health Specialist 3 – Curry County, OR (Hybrid)Job Description:The

Oregon Health Authority (OHA), Public Health Division (PHD), Environmental Public Health program

in Curry County, Oregon has a fantastic career opportunity for a

n Environmental Health Specialist 3.

This position will conduct all Environmental Health licensing and inspection work in Curry County for approximately 250 food, pool and lodging facilities.This is a full-time, permanent, classified position which is represented by a union. This recruitment may be used to establish a list of qualified candidates to fill current or future vacancies.What will you do?This position will conduct on-site inspections of licensed facilities in Curry County to determine compliance with applicable Oregon Administrative Rules and Oregon Revised Statues as well as complete licensed food service plan reviews for new licensees.This position will respond to complaints from the public about licensed facilities, as well as interpret and explain environmental health statutes, rules, policies, and procedures to licensed facilities and the general public. This position will serve to provide a consistent review of all licensed food, pool, and lodging facilities in Curry County to ensure the general public has safe experiences within these facilities.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 exceptional

medical, vision and dental benefit packages

for you and your qualified family members with minimal out-of-pocket costs (member cost share is as low as 1% - 5%).Paid Leave Days:

11 paid holidays each year.3 additional paid personal business days each year.8 hours of paid sick leave accrued each month.8 hours of vacation leave accrued each month with increases every 5 years.

Pension and Retirement

plans. After six months of service, you may qualify for the Public Employee Retirement System (PERS).Student Loan Forgiveness;

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

opportunity.Optional benefits include short-term disability, long-term disability, deferred compensation savings program, and flexible spending accounts for health care and childcare expenses.Continuous growth and development opportunities.The Oregon Health Authority is committed to:Eliminating health inequities in Oregon by 2030Becoming an anti-racist organizationDeveloping and promoting culturally and linguistically appropriate programs, andDeveloping and retaining a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workforce.Minimum Qualifications:Two years of experience equivalent to an Environmental Health Specialist 2 working under general supervision of a registered environmental health specialist, conducting environmental health or hazardous materials investigations, inspecting facilities and equipment for environmental health regulation compliance, investigating and assessing the impact of adverse environmental conditions on the public health, preparing health permits, conducting studies and surveys, and developing solutions to environmental problems; ANDA bachelor's degree with 45 quarter (30 semester) hours in a field of science related to environmental sanitation.Applicants must be registered, or eligible to become registered, as an environmental health specialist in Oregon within 30 days of hire.Desired Attributes:Must be able to successfully complete State Standardization process.Skill in communicating effectively orally and in writing.Skill in reading, analyzing and writing general, statistical and technical reports.Skill in identifying problems, generating alternatives, building consensus and implementing solutions.Skill in using professional judgement to solve violation-based regulatory problems.Skill in understanding and adapting quickly to complex statewide processes and systems.Skill in bringing together diverse and/or opposing groups and working to a mutually acceptable solution(s).Skill in dealing with groups of individuals with diverse and sometimes antagonistic viewpoints.Skill in providing expert level technical expertise within and outside the organization.Able to prioritize program tasks and meet program deadlines.Working Conditions:Fully remote work with occasional in-office meetings in Portland and routine in-person site visits. In-person work is expected to take place in Curry County, Oregon however, this position may on an occasional or interim basis perform work in other jurisdiction(s) where OHA is the Local Public Health Authority.Directions to Apply:Please fill out the online application and

submit a resume and cover letter telling us about yourself and how your personal (lived), educational, and/or professional experience qualifies you for this position.External Applicants:

Click the “Apply” button and submit your application.Current State of Oregon employees:

Apply through your employee Workday account.Questions?If you have questions or would like assistance, including an accommodation request under the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact Juan McGruder, HR Analyst, at

juan.a.mcgruder@oha.oregon.gov .Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity, and Pay Equity:The Oregon Health Authority is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, genetic information, or any other protected class under state or federal law.

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