Public Health Environmental Inspector

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

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.