Lodging Inspector - Project (PHA3)

National Conference of State Legislatures; Washington (District of Columbia); Remote; USD 80,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Public Health Advisor to join their team. This full-time role involves conducting compliance inspections and providing technical assistance to ensure health and safety standards are met. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in public health, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work independently while managing a diverse workload. With a focus on collaboration and community engagement, this position offers the opportunity to make a significant impact in the health and safety of temporary worker housing across the region. Join a team committed to equity and excellence in public health.

Benefits

Flexible Schedules

Telework Options

Growth and Development Opportunities

Wellness Program

Employee Resource Groups

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in environmental public health or related field required.
• Three years of experience in public health or code enforcement preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct surveys and compliance investigations at temporary worker housing.
• Provide technical assistance on compliance with health and safety regulations.

Skills

Communication Skills

Leadership Skills

Workload Management

Technical Knowledge

Interpersonal Skills

Analysis and Problem Solving

Computer Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Public Health

Five Years of Experience in Public Health

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

New Mexico Legislative Finance Committee

Starting Range: $80,458-$95,720, depending on experience.

Home Based in the North-Eastern region of Washington

This is a home-based project, full-time Public Health Advisor 3 (PHA3) position with an anticipated end date of July 31, 2024. Work is performed mostly in the field at various temporary worker housing sites and transient accommodations within the North-Eastern region of Washington and is done remotely from the incumbent’s home-based duty station in this region. This position is required to travel 70-80% of the workweek to complete inspections and investigations.

Responsibilities

Duties Include

Conducts surveys and compliance investigations at temporary worker housing and transient accommodations to determine compliance with health and safety standards.

• Observe and evaluate the operation of TWH and TA facilities’ health and safety activities during inspections and investigations for compliance with health and safety rules and standards. Use environmental measurement instruments, such as electrical circuit testers, thermometers, etc., to collect data about the environment. Make conclusions and write final reports utilizing computer programs within assigned timeframes.

Provides technical assistance on compliance with state and federal health and safety regulations.

• Provide technical assistance in person, via email, and over the phone to TWH and TA owners, operators, guests, and the general public. Answer all inquiries in a timely manner, per program policies.

Communicates surveys, inspection reports, and investigation findings in a manner that is understandable to the facility operators or owners.

• Use “plain talk” when preparing written documents. Review and recommend acceptance or denial of a licensee’s written plan of correction for each violation written on the report.

Works cooperatively within the agency and across federal/state/county/city agencies.

• Cooperatively work with federal agencies; environmental or public health programs; state agencies, such as the Department of Labor and Industries; local jurisdictions; and community organizations to integrate and promote consistency and clarity of information.

Training Development Support

• Support the team lead in the development and updating of TWH and TA training practicesto ensure the standardization of personnel.

Core Competencies

• Communication: able to express themselves clearly orally and in writing with facility operators, owners, guests, and the general public.
• Leadership: demonstrated ability to work effectively and collaboratively with local, state, and federal partners on a variety of lodging issues and concerns
• Workload management: able to work independently, determine appropriate priorities and manage workload effectively and efficiently.
• Technical knowledge: demonstrates the ability to interpret and apply a variety of laws, standards and procedures related to lodging
• Interpersonal Skills: works effectively in a variety of situations with people of diverse backgrounds and differing opinions
• Analysis and problem solving demonstrates use of good judgment in decision making; is able to analyze complex information and situations and provide well thought out recommendations
• Computer skills: skilled in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Qualifications

What we're looking for

Our ideal candidate has a driving passion for the work, brings humility to their job and interactions, team player, and understands how their actions or behavior affect others. They see the needs and objectives of others and take them into account while achieving their objectives, and they adapt their approach and expectations accordingly. Our ideal candidate demonstrates resilience to model outward behaviors including seeing people like ourselves whose goals, objectives, needs, and challenges matter.

Required Qualifications

Option 1: A Bachelor's degree in environmental public health, construction, or a related field. ANDThree (3) years of experience in public health/code enforcement or a similar field.

Option 2 : Five years of experience with public health and/or safety regulations and/or enforcement of local/state laws and regulations, OR any combination of training and experience which demonstrates proficiency and understanding of government responsibility to manage and impose regulation requirements.

Desired Qualifications

• Four (4) years of progressive experience in public health and/or safety, including one year of consultative, supervisory, administrative, or advisory capacity.
• Knowledge of principles, practices, organization, and objectives of environmental health; statutes and rules related to environmental health; federal and state laws and state Board of Health rules related to lodging programs; vector control; construction and educational principles and techniques.
• Bilingual-English and Spanish- fluent level: read, write, speak- desired/preferred

The Washington State Department of Health (DOH)is an equal opportunity employer. DOH strives to create a working environment that is inclusive and respectful. We prohibit discrimination based on race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, genetics, or disability.

This position is covered by a bargaining unit for which the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE) is the exclusive representative.

All employees engaging in work for the Department of Health are required to be fully vaccinated before their hire date.Proof of vaccination will be verified by the Office of Human Resources after an employment offer has been extended.

This position requires an onsite/in-person presence. I understand that a medical or religious exemption to the vaccine requirement cannot be accommodated at this time. Please reach out to [emailprotected] if you have any questions.

With or without accommodation, I am willing and able to:

• 8-5 Monday-Friday (flex schedules are available). During public health emergencies, will assist with emergency response activities, as assigned.
• Occasionally work more than 40 hours per week and/or adjust normally scheduled hours, which may include evenings and weekends as any overtime must be authorized by the supervisor. Alternate or flexible schedules will be considered upon request.
• Travel 70-80% of the work week, often overnight, within the state of Washington using state-assigned vehicles.
• Interacts with the public and stakeholders daily, including dealing with demanding situations and challenging operator interactions.
• Ability to lift items up to 35 pounds.

We also offer:

• A healthy life/work balance by offering flexible schedules and telework options for many positions.
• Growth and development opportunities.
• Awellnessprogram that offers education, access to healthy food, and fitness classes.
• Opportunities to serve your community through meaningful work.
• Acommitment to diversity and inclusion fosters an inclusive environment that encourages all employees to bring their authentic selves to work.
• An Infant at Work Program based on the long-term health values of breastfeeding newborns and infant-parent bonding.
• Employee resource groups that provide forums for employees to gather and share ideas about matters that affect their personal and professional lives and support career development.

About the Organization

About the Department of Health
The vision of the Washington State Department of Health (DOH) is equity and optimal health for all. Our mission is to work with others to protect and improve the health of all people in Washington state.

Our Values

Good organizations know what they do and how they do it. Great organizations also understand why they do it. Our values are:

• Human-centered : We see others as people who matter like we do and take into account their needs, challenges, contributions, and objectives.
• Equity : We are committed to fairness and justice to ensure access to services, programs, opportunities, and information for all.
• Collaboration : We seek partnership and collaboration to maximize our collective impact. We cannot achieve our vision alone.
• Seven Generations : Inspired by Native American culture, we seek wisdom from those who came before us to ensure our current work protects those who will come after us.
• Excellence : We strive to demonstrate best practices, high performance, and compelling value in our work every day.

The Washington State Department of Health acknowledges that our locations statewide are on the homelands of Native people, who have lived in this region from time immemorial. Currently, within the boundaries of Washington State, there are 36 tribes, 29 of which are federally recognized, that share traditional homelands and waterways in what is now Washington State. Some of these are nations and confederacies that represent multiple tribes or bands. We express our most profound respect for and gratitude toward these original and current caretakers of the region. As a public health agency, we acknowledge our responsibility to establish and maintain relationships with these tribes and Native peoples, in support of tribal sovereignty and the inclusion of their voices in public health programs and policies. We pledge that these relationships will consist of mutual trust, respect, and reciprocity.

How to Apply

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• A cover letter describing how you meet the qualifications and why you are interested in this position.
• A current resume.
• Three (3) or more professional references included in your profile. Please include at least one supervisor, peer, and (if you have supervised staff) someone you have managed or led.

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