Environmental Health Specialist

Lake Health District Hospital; Lakeview (OR); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Lake Health District Hospital is seeking an Environmental Health Specialist Trainee to perform professional environmental health work, including inspections and investigations, and to assist in program planning and promotion.

The position includes inspecting public facilities, reviewing plans for compliance, and contributing to emergency preparedness as part of the public health team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree with 45 quarter hours in science courses relating to environmental sanitation; transcript required with application.
• Registration from Oregon Health Licensing Agency as Environmental Health Specialist Trainee; must become REHS within 24 months.
• REHS II registration (or license) required as applicable.

Responsibilities

• Inspects pools, food service, and care facilities for compliance with state laws and regulations.
• Investigates complaints and disease outbreaks as required by law.
• Reviews plans for proposed food service establishments and other facilities for compliance.
• Maintains records of inspections and activities; prepares reports.

Education

Bachelor's Degree with 45 quarter hours in science courses relating to environmental sanitation

Registration from Oregon Health Licensing agency as Environmental Health Specialist Trainee

REHS license (Registered Environmental Health Specialist II)

Job description

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