Environmental Health Specialist
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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
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