Environmental Health Admin & Data Specialist

Benton-Franklin Health District; Kennewick (WA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Benton-Franklin Health District is seeking an Environmental Health Office Technician to support environmental health programs, assist with applications and permits, and manage billing and client accounts. The role requires strong clerical skills, customer service, and attention to detail in handling records and reports.

The position involves front office tasks, data entry, and collaboration with staff to ensure program compliance and timely processing of environmental health services.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; two years of college preferred.
• Two years of clerical/office administration experience for Technician I or II.
• Ability to use Microsoft Word/Excel; familiarity with data entry and records management.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and technical support for environmental health applications and permits.
• Assist clients with applications, renewals, and billing inquiries; prepare billing and manage client accounts.
• Maintain electronic data and file management systems; generate complex reports as needed.]
• Provide front office oversight including mail handling, supply stocking, and inventory management.
• Capture meeting minutes or summaries for staff, committees, or community partners.

Skills

Customer service

Data entry

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Record keeping

Verbal communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Some college courses (2 years preferred)

Tools

10-key calculator

Job description

Benton-Franklin Health District is seeking an Environmental Health Office Technician to support environmental health programs, assist with applications and permits, and manage billing and client accounts. The role requires strong clerical skills, customer service, and attention to detail in handling records and reports.

The position involves front office tasks, data entry, and collaboration with staff to ensure program compliance and timely processing of environmental health services.