Environmental Health Specialist – Curry County​/Hybrid

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is hiring an Environmental Health Specialist 3 for Curry County, OR, in a hybrid role. The specialist will support the Environmental Public Health Section by conducting inspections and ensuring compliance with health regulations for food, pool, and lodging facilities. Candidates should have two years of relevant experience and a related Bachelor's degree, with a focus on fostering inclusivity and diversity.
Position: Environmental Health Specialist 3 – Curry County, OR (Hybrid)

Initial Posting Date:

04/14/2025

Final date to receive applications:

05/04/2025

Agency:

Oregon Health Authority

Salary Range:

$5,575 - $8,550

Position Type:

Employee

Position Title:

Environmental Health Specialist 3 – Curry County, OR (Hybrid)

Job Description:

Opportunity Awaits, Apply Today! - Environmental Health Specialist 3

The Environmental Health Specialist 3 supports the Environmental Public Health Section (EPH) with planning, guiding, and evaluating Curry County’s licensed food, pool, and lodging facilities, ensuring these public health services meet state and federal statutes. This position will conduct on-site inspections to determine compliance with applicable Oregon Administrative Rules and Oregon Revised Statutes as well as complete licensed facility plan reviews for new licensees.

If this opportunity aligns with your strengths, background, and commitment to fostering inclusivity, we encourage you to apply! At the Oregon Health Authority (OHA), we value diversity and encourage applicants from all backgrounds and experiences to help us build a stronger, more equitable future for all.

What We Are Looking For

Minimum Qualifications: These qualifications must be visible in your application for consideration.

Two years of experience working under general supervision of a registered environmental health specialist, conducting environmental health or hazardous materials inspections/investigations, inspecting facilities and equipment for environmental health regulation compliance, investigating and assessing the impact of adverse environmental conditions on public health, preparing health permits, conducting studies and surveys, and developing solutions to environmental problems;

AND

A Bachelor's degree with 45 quarter (30 semester) hours in a field of science related to environmental sanitation.

Applicants must be registered, or eligible to become registered, as an environmental health specialist in Oregon within 30 days of hire.

Desired Attributes: The following are skills and lived experiences that we have identified as key to success in this role se are the attributes we are looking for in our top candidate. If you possess any of these, please let us know in your application.
• Must be able to successfully complete State Standardization process.
• Skill in communicating effectively orally and in writing.
• Skill in reading, analyzing, and writing general, statistical, and technical reports.
• Skill in identifying problems, generating alternatives, building consensus, and implementing solutions.
• Skill in using professional judgment to solve violation-based regulatory problems.
• Skill in understanding and adapting quickly to complex statewide processes and systems.
• Skill in bringing together diverse and/or opposing groups and working to a mutually acceptable solution(s).
• Skill in dealing with groups of individuals with diverse and sometimes antagonistic viewpoints and identifying and addressing all potential issues and concerns.
• Skill in providing expert level technical expertise within and outside the organization.
• Able to prioritize program tasks and meet program deadlines.

Application Guidance

How to Apply: Submission Requirements - At the time of application, ensure the work history in your applicant profile is up to date and attach a current copy of your resume
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cover letter
, and answer all supplemental questions
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• External Candidates:
Visit the State of Oregon job opportunities webpage to submit your application. Be sure to follow all application submission requirements.
• Internal Candidates:
Current State of Oregon employees must apply through their employee Workday login. Be sure to follow all application submission requirements.

After You Apply:
• Before the job announcement closes, log in to your Workday account to check for pending tasks under “My Applications” and complete them.
• Remember to check your email (including your junk folder) and Workday inbox for updates on your application.
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