Field Environmental Health Inspector

Skagit County; Mount Vernon (WA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Skagit County is seeking an Environmental Health Specialist to perform and monitor duties across food safety, on-site sewage, solid waste, drinking water quality and chemical hazards. The role includes educating the public, responding to inquiries, and conducting inspections and investigations in assigned programs.

The Specialist I/II levels describe progression with experience and registrations with the Washington State Board of Registered Sanitarians or NEHA, and clear advancement paths within

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in a relevant field as listed.
• Two years of related experience preferred.
• Registration with WA State Board of Registered Sanitarians as a Registered Sanitarian or NEHA as a Registered Environmental Health Specialist generally within the first year.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and evaluate retail food establishments for conformance to applicable regulations, provide education and technical assistance to the industry and the public, and respond to complaints.
• Inspect solid waste facilities and investigate handling and hazards, provide education and ensure compliance with regulations.
• Evaluate plans for on-site sewage systems and enforce operations and maintenance programs.
• Evaluate plans of drinking water systems for conformance to regulations and provide education to the public.
• Assist with investigations of water contamination or outbreaks and participate in emergency response activities.
• Maintain field records, write reports, and support grant activities and compliance.

Education

Bachelor of Science in biology, microbiology, environmental health, public health, environmental science or related field

Two years of related experience preferred

Job description

Skagit County is seeking an Environmental Health Specialist to perform and monitor duties across food safety, on-site sewage, solid waste, drinking water quality and chemical hazards. The role includes educating the public, responding to inquiries, and conducting inspections and investigations in assigned programs.

The Specialist I/II levels describe progression with experience and registrations with the Washington State Board of Registered Sanitarians or NEHA, and clear advancement paths within