Food Inspector - Mason County Public Health (Job)
Description:
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Essential Functions
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Coordinate activities within an assigned geographical area for the on-site program, or county-wide for one or more other environmental health program areas. Coordination will include performing the following functions:
- Interpret federal, state, and local regulations relating to environmental health programs
- Review applications and designs for compliance with policies and codes. Examples of such applications and designs include those for plats, subdivisions, SEPA, solid waste sites, septic permits, school plans, public water systems, and building permits.
- Evaluate regulated sites and facilities for compliance with policies and codes. Examples of such sites and facilities include new building sites, existing on-site systems, public schools, public water contact facilities, food service establishments.
- Monitor regulated activities for compliance with policies and codes. Examples of such activities include the installation and operation of on-site sewage systems and the construction of wells.
- Educate and assist the clients and customers regarding those permitting and construction processes that are within local environmental health jurisdiction.
- Assist the public with questions and concerns regarding possible environmental health violations.
- Investigate complaints and institute correction notices or penalties
- Sample, test and analyze substances for determination of components and characteristics.
- Regular, reliable and punctual attendance.
- Prepare reports and correspondence
- Maintain data base information on processes
Skills/Eligibility:
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Minimum Qualifications
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ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH SPECIALIST
Bachelor’s degree, preferably in a life science or environmental health or a related field. Two (2) years’ experience in one (1) or more environmental health program areas.A Master’s Degree in Environmental or Public Health may substitute for two (2) years’ experience, provided the applicant demonstrates all knowledge, skills, and abilities required by the position.