Public Health Program Assistant I, Environmental Health - Thurston County
Description:
Please note - On August 24, 2021, the Board of County Commissioners adopted a Resolution requiring COVID-19 vaccination OR weekly testing for county employees. This position will be required to be either fully vaccinated or submit weekly testing results as a condition of employment. For more information, please contact the recruitment contact listed below.
Thurston County Public Health is hiring for one (1) Public Health Program Assistant I position in the Environmental Health division water laboratory for Onsite/Land Use/Drinking Water program. This position provides administrative and technical support related to public health programs by responding to public inquires on programs, services and associated procedures.
Responsibilities may include but are not limited to:
Responsibilities may include but are not limited to:
- Providing information to the public by phone, letter or in person related to program requirements; to include regulations, codes, fees and permit procedures related to building sites, construction, sewage, water systems, and the drinking water laboratory.
- Establishing files and entering appropriate information into computer programs and/or database.
- Creating and maintaining databases and spreadsheets as well as daily application processing and preparing reports.
- Responsible for follow up, tracking, quality assurance, and reporting in response to state requirements.
- Requires the ability to multi-task and pay attention to detail.
- Monitors and coordinates purchasing, distribution of program inventory, brochures, and other supplies. Specific tasks may include:
- Creating monthly bills
- Tracking and processing payments in Permit Tracking Database and Microsoft Access
- Creating/maintaining billing accounts
- Processing water sample results (via mail, email and fax)
- Preparing and distributing drinking water laboratory supplies
- Sending results to the public, state agencies, and federal agencies
- Processing and distributing incoming mail
- Route incoming applications
- Answering incoming phone calls/emails
What we offer our employees:
- Plan For Your Future: As a member of our team, you will enjoy great employee benefits, including a retirement plan, pre-tax savings accounts, as well as comprehensive health care and dental/vision care for you and your family. Please visit 2022 Thurston County Employee Benefit Plans website for more information.
- Paid Leave: Full-time regular employees earn a minimum of 12 paid vacation days per year in addition to 11 paid holidays.
- Deferred Compensation: The County offers 3 voluntary deferred compensation plans for employees who would like to set aside additional deferred tax dollars into a retirement savings plan.
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA): Employees can take advantage of Section 125 flexible spending accounts for out-of-pocket health care and daycare expenses. Section 125 FSAs allow you to pay for allowable health-related and/or dependent care expenses with pre-tax dollars.
- Work-Life Balance: We are committed to ensure that our staff experience the reward of public service, while also sustaining a routine that suits each individuals’ lifestyle.
Why you’ll love it in Thurston County:
Thurston County is located between Seattle and Portland in Western Washington’s South Puget Sound Region. Perched in between the mountains and the ocean, the area boasts the perfect blend of year-round outdoor activities including boating, hiking, skiing, and more. The region is also home to the state capitol city of Olympia, known for its many restaurants, microbreweries, coffee shops, farmer’s markets, kids’ activities, history, and art events. Discover more about life in Thurston County at https://www.experienceolympia.com.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- High school diploma or GED.
- Two years of related office experience, which included general office practices and arithmetic, basic bookkeeping, customer service, filing, etc.
- Must have the ability to operate a personal computer and applicable software to perform the essential job functions of the position.
DESIRED SKILLS:
- Depending upon area of assignment, incumbent must have knowledge of sanitary codes and related procedures.
- Previous experience with interpreting and applying program information in making work decisions or in supplying information to others is desired.
- Ability to maintain complex specialized records and prepare narrative or statistical reports.