Senior Environmental Health Specialist - Field & Compliance

Walla Walla County; Walla Walla (WA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision insurance

DRS retirement eligibility

Wellness program

MetLife Pet Insurance

Deferred compensation plans

Public holidays

Job summary

Walla Walla County in Washington state seeks an Environmental Health Specialist I or II for the Community Health department to perform detailed environmental health inspections, evaluations, and enforcement ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. The role emphasizes public health, food protection, and epidemiology.

The position is full-time, non-exempt, with comprehensive benefits and a clear path for growth from EHS I to EHS II within three years, based on performance

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental health, sanitary science, bacteriology, public health or related field.
• Minimum science coursework as required.
• Experience as EHS not required for EHS I.

Responsibilities

• Perform environmental health inspections, evaluations, and enforcement of applicable regulations.
• Explain regulatory requirements to the public with tact and diplomacy.
• Assist in field and office activities and data collection.

Skills

Environmental health inspection

Regulatory compliance

Public health knowledge

Communication with public

Education

Bachelor of Science in environmental health

B.S. in environmental health

Tools

Driving

Job description

Walla Walla County in Washington state seeks an Environmental Health Specialist I or II for the Community Health department to perform detailed environmental health inspections, evaluations, and enforcement ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. The role emphasizes public health, food protection, and epidemiology.

The position is full-time, non-exempt, with comprehensive benefits and a clear path for growth from EHS I to EHS II within three years, based on performance