JOB
Environmental Health Specialists in the Food and Institutions Division are responsible for conducting environmental health assessments, complaint investigations, inspections, and enforcement activities for several environmental health programs. These programs include mobile food establishments, schools, institutions, and other related environmental programs.This is an Essential Employee position. Essential employees are obligated to report to work as scheduled or remain at work during emergencies. Following is the Duty Statement for Essential Employees: "Carries out essential job functions or assigned emergency duties which may involve assignments within the Department of Health Command Center, deployment to a field location to participate in public health activities, or other duties as required during periods of emergency. If received, emergency assignments may be performed under adverse conditions and continue for periods ranging from a few hours to several weeks."A criminal background check is required.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Perform site inspections and investigations.Prepare, distribute, and maintain records of inspections and investigations.Enforce regulations and complete enforcement actions.Review architectural and engineering plans and specifications.Provide administrative assistance to supervisor.Maintain a professional public image.Communicate with municipal officials.Educate the public on regulatory, technical, and program services.Train and assist new staff during development.Perform other duties, tasks and special projects, as required.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Relevant background checks, clearances, physicals, drug tests, and any other assessments or evaluations will be conducted after an offer of employment is given per County policy.Computer Skills: To perform this job successfully, an individual should have: Basic to intermediate Microsoft Word skillsBasic to intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Access databasesIntermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel skillsBasic Microsoft PowerPoint skillsBasic to intermediate Microsoft Outlook skills (Email and Calendar)Basic Internet skillsGeneral knowledge and basic skill with ArcView