Environmental Health Specialist

Summary

Performs professional environmental health work in conducting surveys, performing inspections/investigations, educating the public and assisting in the planning, promotion and execution of programs.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The following may not be all inclusive and other duties may be assigned.

• Inspects public swimming pools, spa pools, organizational camps, traveler's accommodations and RV Parks for compliance with state laws and regulations; prepares compliance schedules and assists in arranging for necessary

• Inspects food service establishments to assure compliance with laws and rules; instructs food handlers on proper food handling procedures and equipment

• Inspects care facilities and schools for food service, institutions, water supplies, sewage disposal, solid waste practices and general cleanliness and safety; arranges for necessary

• Investigates complaints and disease outbreaks concerning food, water, animals, vector, sewage disposal and communicable diseases as required by law and with the assistance of other County staff as needed; takes necessary corrective/preventive

• Inspects water systems for compliance with state laws and regulations; prepares compliance schedules and assists in arranging for necessary Reviews well for location and construction.

• Provides educational material and

• Reviews plans for proposed food service establishments, tourist and travelers' accommodations and care facilities to ensure compliance to rules; monitors and evaluates

• Reviews meteorological data to determine air quality advisory; patrols and advises of air quality

• Keeps records of inspections and other activities; prepares reports and recommendations and downloads them from the computer into the state provided

• Maintains records of all activities for registration

• Attends required educational training for maintaining registration and program

• Effectively communicates in person, by phone and in writing with clients, the general public, and various other

• Responds to citizen

• Participates on the public health emergency preparedness team as needed

Education and/or Experience

EHS I- Trainee: Bachelor's Degree with 45 quarter hours, or the equivalent semester hours, in science courses relating to environmental sanitation; transcript required to be submitted with application. Registration from Oregon Health Licensing agency as an Environmental Health Specialist Trainee. This position must become a Registered Environmental Health Specialist within 24 months.

REHS II- Registration from Oregon Health Licensing agency as a Registered Environmental Health Specialist.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

01 Valid Driver's License

02 Environmental Health Specialist I or REHS license