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Description:

Public Health – Seattle & King County is seeking a skilled, enthusiastic and dedicated Health and Environmental Investigator II for the On-site Sewage System Programs. The Health & Environmental Investigator will provide technical assistance and education for customer success through application review and OSS management. This position also reviews building applications received by public health for joint reviews that involve the Department of Local Services Permitting Division. This position will also play a key role in implementing a new permitting software, helping teammates and customers navigate new processes and applications. Additionally, the OSS Health & Environmental Investigator will implement program activities and priorities outlined by the King County Equity and Social Justice Ordinance and the King County Strategic Plan. The most successful candidate will enjoy working with individual customers and colleagues to navigate complex processes and find solutions.

Job Duties

• Provide culturally competent education, technical assistance, and regulatory compliance advice to property owners, real estate industry, OSS industry, and the general public. 
• Convey and interpret public health and environmental codes, regulations, policies, and technical regulatory information to a variety of diverse audiences. 
• Conduct inspections to ensure compliance with current public health and environmental codes, regulations and policies. 
• Respond to public complaints and inquiries on environmental health matters. 
• Maintain and use digital reporting and application review software, including Envision Connect, Bluebeam Revu, and Tyler Enterprise Permitting & Licensing. 
• Evaluate individual actions and program policies and recommend and implement changes to increase racial, social, and economic equity in services. 
• Work with other agencies and jurisdictions to respond to needs related to OSS. 
• Work with other investigators to maximize consistency and support process improvement. 
• Participate in assigned Environmental Health Division meetings and trainings.

Skills/Eligibility:

Desired:

• Possession of a Certificate of Registration as a Sanitarian at time of hire is highly desirable. 
• Knowledge of the King County government, its mandates and functions, and familiarity with the regional and local policy issues and challenges that affect King County. 
• Experience and knowledge related to on-site sewage systems and/or drinking water. 
• Bilingual in English plus one (1) or more of the following languages representing large populations in King County: Spanish, Vietnamese, Chinese, Somali, Russian, Ukrainian, Korean, Amharic, Hindi, Punjabi, or other languages. 
• Skills in oral and written communication and presentation skills. 
• Enjoy working with challenging people and strive to find solutions for tough problems.

Ideal Canidate:

• Registered Sanitarian certificate from the National Environmental Health Association (NEHA) or the Washington State Environmental Health Association (WSBRS) is required within 12 months of hire into this position. 
• Have earned 30 semester hours (or 45 quarter hours) of college credit in basic science coursework. 
• Basic sciences include life sciences, natural sciences, physical sciences, or health sciences (e.g. biology, chemistry, engineering, geology, soil science, and toxicology). 
• Proficiency with software programs, including Microsoft Office, (Word, Excel, Teams, and Outlook), and ability to quickly master Envision database, Bluebeam Software, OnlineRME, and performance management system. 
• Ability to interpret and apply federal, state, and local laws and regulations. 
• Proof of a current, valid, Washington State Driver License, or the ability to obtain one prior to the start of work.