Careers

Description:

The OSS Permitting Program is seeking to fill a full-time career service Health & Environmental Investigator III position. The position will review a wide variety of land use proposals, especially OSS designs and installations, working with designers and property owners in navigating the OSS permitting process. You will provide technical assistance, education, and regulatory compliance advice to a wide variety of audiences including on-site sewage industry, real estate industry, the public and others.
 
This position also supports owners of properties served by individual wells with permitting, trouble shooting, data analysis, updating website information, and technical assistance related to new and existing wells.

This work is completed using digital technologies including Office 365, Envision, Bluebeam, and OnlineRME.  The preferred applicant will have strong computer skills and be willing to learn and using these technologies.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Registered Sanitarian certificate from the National Environmental Health Association (NEHA) or the Washington State Environmental Health Association (WSBRS) is required within 6 months of hire into this position. 
• Washington State On-site Sewage System Designer License or Investigator Certification per Chapter 196-32 WAC within 24 months of hire date.
• Demonstrated knowledge of federal, state, and local industry codes, regulations, policies and procedures relating to environmental health and protection; environmental sciences and engineering principles; public health principles and disease process; and disease prevention principles.  Successful candidates will have experience with on-site sewage system permitting and well construction standards.
• Demonstrated ability to conduct complex environmental health investigation using established regulations, codes, and practices; to research, monitor, and apply federal, state and local laws, policies, and environmental protection under adverse weather and site conditions. 
• Experienced in working with people from diverse backgrounds including people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ, people with disabilities, and veterans.
• Utilize meticulous grammar, editing and writing, presentation, and communication skills.
• Proficient in using Microsoft Office 365 and BlueBeam Revu in your daily work.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Innovative thinking and identify best practices to approach problems, resolve conflicts, and make decisions consistent with program policies.
• Proactive and able to manage a high volume of diverse assignments and projects and can handle multiple competing priorities and maintain attention to detail.

• Experienced and knowledgeable in interpretation and analysis of plans, policies, and regulations; knowing when to reach out for assistance from supervisor or other professionals.

 LICENSING/CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

• Registered Environmental Health Specialist from the National Environmental Health Association (NEHA) or Registered Sanitarian from the Washington State Board of Registered Sanitarians (WSBRS) within 6 months of hire.
• Washington State On-site Sewage System Designer License or Investigator Certification per Chapter 196-32 WAC within 24 months of hire date.
• Valid Washington State driver’s license.

The following items are required to be considered for this vacancy:

1. An electronic application through www.kingcounty.gov/jobs or www.governmentjobs.com (use the “Apply” link), or paper application (see note below).
2. Responses to the supplemental questions.
3. A cover letter that summarizes your interest and qualifications for the position.

Your application may be rejected as incomplete if you do not include the relevant information in the application. Cover letters and/or resumes are not accepted in lieu of a completed application. Applications and/or Supplemental Questionnaires that state "see my resume" or "see my personnel file" are considered incomplete and will not be accepted.