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Jefferson County
Job Description
Environmental Health Specialist III
Health and Human Services
Environmental Health
Environmental Hea]th Director
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SUMMARY
Assists the Environmental Health Director in the planning and management of the Environmental Health
Division of the Health and Human Services Department. Manages programs and performs professional
]evel work in the prevention of disease transmission and public health hazards in the community
environment. This position coordinates, distributes, and sets up work assignments for other employees.
Responsible for providing the genera] public and industry professionals with information on community
sanitation and other environmental health standards by performing the following duties.
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ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be
assigned.
Manages an assigned program or programs.
Assists in the development of policies, procedures and regulations. Includes the participation in the review
oflocal and state policies and regulations in association with govenunent agencies, community and
industry groups and individuals.
May serve as a representative on state and local committees for environmental health matters.
Prepares written materials to provide information for officials, the public and other agencies on
environmental health programs and sanitation.
May represent the Jefferson County Environmental Health Division at public meetings and hearings.
Performs work common to the Environmental Health programs in inspections, licensing and certification
procedures. Conducts evaluation of soils and inspections of sewage disposal systems, investigates failing
septic systems and completes follow up enforcement action where required. Conducts field inspections of
food service establishments, swimming pools, water supply systems, solid waste facilities. Maintains
records of inspections and completes follow up enforcement action where required.
Conducts or assists in epidemiological investigations to locate the source of disease causing organisms
and physical and chemical hazards.
Jefferson County Job Description: Environmental Health Specialist III
May represent the Division in the absence of the Director.
Develops and conducts classes for industry professionals and the general public for various environmental
health programs.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES Assignments include technical or functional supervision
of Environmental Health Technicians and Specialists I and II. Responsibilities include training employees;
planning, assigning, and directing work; assists Director appraising performance and recommends
personnel actions to director to address complaints and resolve problems.
COMPETENCY To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate competency in
the following:
Interpersonal Skills - Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; Maintains confidentiality; Listens to
others without interrupting; Keeps emotions under control; Remains open to others' ideas and tries new
things.
Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; Listens and
gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Demonstrates group presentation skills; Participates in
meetings.
Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; Edits work for spelling and grammar;
Presents numerical data effectively; Able to read and interpret written information.
Cost Consciousness - Works within approved budget; Conserves organizational resources.
Diversity - Demonstrates knowledge ofEEO policy; Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural
differences.
Ethics - Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; Inspires the trust of others; Works with
integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational values.
Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures; Completes administrative tasks correctly and
on time; Supports organization's goals and values.
Judgment - Displays willingness to make decisions; Supports and explains reasoning for decisions;
Includes appropriate people in decision-making process; Makes timely decisions.
Planning/Organizing - Uses time efficiently.
Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with
respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions;
Follows through on commitments.
Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.
Quantity - Meets productivity standards; Completes work in timely manner.
Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; Determines appropriate action beyond
guidelines; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.
Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; Changes
approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected
events.
Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time; Ensures work responsibilities are covered
when absent; Arrives at meetings and appointments on time.
Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own
actions; Keeps commitments; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate
plan.
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Jefferson County Job Description: Environmental Health Specialist III
QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each
essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill,
and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities
to perform the essential functions.
EDUCA TION and/or EXPERIENCE
Bachelor's degree (B. A) from four-year college or university in Public Health,
Environmental Health, Sanitary Science, Bacteriology, Dairy Science, Veterinary
Medicine, or other closely related science AND five (5) years experience as a sanitarian
or Environmental Health Specialist II. A Master's Degree involving a major study in
public health, sanitary science or environmental health may be substituted for one (I)
year of general experience as an environmental health specialist.
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret the most complex documents. Ability to respond
effectively to the most sensitive inquiries or complaints. Ability to write speeches and articles
using original or innovative techniques or style. Ability to make effective and persuasive
speeches and presentations on controversial or complex topics to top management, public groups,
and! or boards of directors.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
Ability to apply advanced mathematical concepts such as exponents, logarithms, quadratic
equations, and permutations. Ability to apply mathematical operations to such tasks as frequency
distribution, determination of test reliability and validity, analysis of variance, correlation
techniques, sampling theory, and factor analysis.
REASONING ABILITY
Ability to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to a wide range of intellectual and
practical problems. Ability to deal with nonverbal symbolism (formulas, scientific equations,
graphs, musical notes, etc.,) in its most difficult phases. Ability to deal with a variety of abstract
and concrete variables.
COMPUTER SKILLS
To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge ofMS
Access Database software; MS Explorer Internet software; MS Excel Spreadsheet
software and MS Word Word Processing software.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
Washington State Registration as a Sanitarian or National Environmental Health Association Registration
as a Sanitarian.
Possess a valid Washington State Driver's License.
Ability to obtain Defensive Driving, First Aid and CPR certifications.
OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Knowledge of sanitary inspection techniques and standards for solid waste facilities, food service
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Jefferson County Job Description: Environmental Health Specialist III
establishments, grocery stores, water supplies, sewage treatment and disposal facilities, camps, schools,
resorts and swimming areas.
Knowledge of state and federal environmental health regulations; provisions of local health regulations;
enforcement techniques and their appropriate use; techniques for generating public interest and support;
techniques in supervision and principals of in service training for professional personneL
Ability to use tact, diplomacy, discretion and courtesy in dealing with citizens and property owners.
Ability to remain calm under adverse circumstances.
Ability to establish effective working relationships.
Ability to manage programs and supervise professional and technical staff
Ability to interpret and apply complex laws, ordinances and codes.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must
be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle,
or feel and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, and sit. The employee is
occasionally required to reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawL
The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by
this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability
to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative
of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to outside weather
conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
CAREER LADDER POSITION
This position is not part of a career ladder.
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