• Job Description

  Req#: R-8997

  Current employees: Please apply through the employee portal to be considered for this opportunity.

  Pay Range:

  $30.56 - $37.50 Hourly

  Department:

  Health Department

  Job Type:

  Limited Duration

  Exemption Status:

  United States of America (Non-Exempt)

  Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified):

  
  The Opportunity:

  This Work Matters!

  This is a Limited Duration Assignment (LDA). Limited Duration Assignments are expected to last up to two (2) years, but may end sooner.

  This recruitment may also be used to fill future vacancies, including regular full time and on-call positions. This position is open until filled. If interested, we encourage you to apply right away. The first application review will take place on 09/19/2022.

  Environmental Health Services (EHS) programs serve to protect the public from environmental health related issues: food, water, vector borne diseases and environmental health threats and disasters. The nature of the work is complex due to the numerous environmental health concerns and regulations and the high profile of the activities conducted. The EHS unit analyzes local environmental health issues from a public health perspective, regulates specified businesses and enforces state and local environmental health laws and rules.

  The Environmental Health Specialist will perform a variety of inspection duties toward the promotion and maintenance of environmental health laws in licensed facilities, including food service operations, swimming pools and spa pools, tourist accommodations and schools.

  As the Environmental Health Specialist , you will:

  • Inspect, grade and assist in enforcement of the State sanitary code in licensed food service establishments

  • Cite temporary food service establishments for violations of State Sanitary code that pose immediate threats to public health

  • Inspect tourist facilities (hotels, motels, mobile home and recreational vehicle parks) to ensure compliance with relevant sanitary codes

  • Inspect public and private swimming pools and spa pools

  • Prepare computerized reports and maintain records as required

  • Conduct food handler classes and testing; issue food handler cards

  • Educate operators of food service establishments and housing and tourist facilities on proper public health practices

  Diversity and Inclusion: At Multnomah County, we don't just accept difference; we value it and support it to create a culture of dignity and respect for our employees. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. As a Health Department employee you will create a work culture of respect, trust and understanding for the highly diverse populations the Health Department serves in the office and in the community. Every employee shares the responsibility for promptly bringing to the County's attention conduct that interferes with providing a work environment free of illegal discrimination and harassment.

  TO QUALIFY:

  We will consider any combination of relevant work experience, volunteering, education, and transferable skills as qualifying unless an item in a section is labeled as required. For details about how we typically screen applications, review our overview of the selection process .

  Required Minimum Qualifications/Transferable Skills:

  • A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university, 45 quarter hours or the equivalent semester hours in science courses related to environmental sanitation and two years of experience in environmental sanitation under the supervision of a registered environmental health specialist as outlined by ORS 700.030 ; OR

  • A Graduate degree in public or community health from an accredited college or university and one year of experience in environmental sanitation under the supervision of a registered environmental health specialist as outlined by ORS 700.030

  REQUIRED TRAINING, LICENSES, AND/OR CERTIFICATES:

  • Must meet Environmental Health Specialist requirements as outlined by ORS 700.030

  • Possession of registration as an Environmental Health Specialist in the State of Oregon

  • Possession of Driver’s License at time of hire

  *Transferable skills: Your transferable skills are any skills you have gained through education, work experience (including the military) or life experiences that are relevant for this position. Be sure to describe any transferable skills on your application and clearly explain how they apply to this position.

  COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement: To protect the health of the community and employees, Multnomah County requires employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or have an approved medical or religious exception as a qualification of employment.

  The rule applies to all employees, as allowable by law. Candidates who receive an offer of County employment must provide proof of vaccination upon hire or submit an exception request prior to their start date.

  SCREENING AND EVALUATION:

  The Selection Process: For details about how we typically screen applications, review our overview of the selection process page. We expect to evaluate candidates for this recruitment as follows:

  • Initial review of application/ resume and cover letter for minimum qualifications and all required attachments. If you do not address the minimum qualifications in the application, your application will be considered incomplete and will not move forward in the recruitment process.

  • Supplemental questions

  • Phone screen

  • Oral exam

  • Consideration of top candidates

  • Background, reference, and education checks

  Required: The Application Packet: You must submit all requested items below. Failure to do so will be deemed as an incomplete application.

  • A completed online application , AND

  • Responses to the Supplemental Questions listed below - Please attach in the section where you would upload a resume.

  Supplemental Questions:

  1. Do you possess registration as an Environmental Health Specialist in the State of Oregon?

  2. Do you have a valid and current state driver's license?

  3. Describe how you have applied an equity or environmental justice lens to your inspection process?

  Note: Please be mindful of checking your email inbox for messages from the Recruiter as you may be emailed requesting additional information. If a response is not received in a timely manner your application may not be considered.

  ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

  Type of Position: This position is eligible for overtime.

  Type: Represented

  FLSA: Non-Exempt

  Location: Lloyd Corporate Plaza

  Schedule: Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, 10 hrs per day

  
  Diversity and Inclusion: At Multnomah County, we don't just accept difference; we value it and support it to create a culture of dignity and respect for our employees.

  We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran or protected veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics. The EEO is the Law poster is available for your reference. Multnomah County is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor. We request priority protected veteran referrals.

  Veterans’ Preference: Under Oregon Law, qualifying veterans may apply for veterans’ preference. Review our veterans’ preference page for details about eligibility and how to apply.

  Accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act: We gladly provide reasonable accommodation to anyone whose specific disability prevents them from completing an application or participating in this recruitment process. Please contact the recruiter below in advance to request assistance. Individuals with hearing or speech impairments may contact the recruiter through the Telecommunications Relay Service by dialing 711.

  Questions?

  Recruiter:

  Chandra Montgomery

  Email:

  chandra.montgomery@multco.us

  Phone:

  +1 (503) 9884733 x84733

  Application information may be used throughout the entire selection process. This process is subject to change without notice.

  Disclaimer: This announcement is intended as a general descriptive recruitment guide and is subject to change. It does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract.

  Job Profile:

  6356 - Environmental Health Specialist

• About the company

  Multnomah County /mʌltˈnoʊmə/ is one of 36 counties in the US state of Oregon.

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