Environmental Health Specialist III

**Are you looking for a place to apply your knowledgeable background in Environmental Health? Use your professional knowledge, leadership, and technical experience to make a difference in the health of the residents of Pierce County. We invite you to apply for our** **Environmental Health Specialist III position in Onsite Sewage/Water Resources part of the Environmental Health Division. This is a Regular, Full-Time (1.0 FTE) position.** This position is the fifth level in the Environmental Health Specialist (EHS) series and works under the direction of an EHS Supervisor or Program Manager. An employee assigned to this classification works independently as a subject matter expert (SME) and technical lead, mentoring and training technical staff. Assignments are general in nature with minimal specificity regarding how to proceed with assignments. Unusual problems or situations may be discussed with a manager depending on the impact. **Position Series** - Permit Technician I - Permit Technician II - Environmental Health Specialist I/II - Environmental Health Specialist III - EHS Supervisor **Career Path Options** Options to continue your career at the Health Department depend on your interest, education, and training. Possibilities beyond the position series include: - Program Manager I - Program Manager II **Essential Functions** - **Customer Service:** Provide customer service to the public and industry professionals on environmental health topics, applications, permits, applicable fees, and related codes in person, over the phone, and through written communication. - **Conduct and Oversee Complex Inspections and Regulatory Compliance Assessments:** Conduct and oversee complex inspections and assessments of permitted facilities, field sites, and regulatory applications (e.g., food establishments, schools, solid waste facilities, land development, plan review) to ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations. Perform comprehensive investigations of various facilities and environmental incidents (e.g., foodborne or waterborne illnesses), including hazardous spills or disease outbreaks. - **Documentation and Reporting:** Prepare detailed reports and communication, maintain accurate records of inspections, incidents, and data; potentially provide expert testimony in court related to documentation. Accurately input information and documentation into database systems and maintain detailed records. - **Education and Consultation:** Provide educational outreach, consultation, and training to communities, businesses, and individuals on environmental health issues, best practices, regulatory requirements, and safe procedures. - **Program Coordination, Training, and Staff Mentorship:** Coordinate the activities of an assigned environmental health program, which includes planning, organizing, and coordinating work with the department and with external partners such as federal, state, and local agencies. Provide operational guidance, technical oversight, comprehensive training, mentorship, and review the work of a team of environmental health specialists, pool inspectors, and permit technicians, to include office work, field work, and other aspects of the regulatory process. Document performance to share with the direct supervisor, provide feedback, and often provide input on performance evaluations. - **Contribute Subject Matter Expertise in Policy Development and Program Planning:** Assist in the development, recommendation, and interpretation of new or revised regulations, ordinances, and program procedures. Assist in the development of program goals, objectives, and performance measurements, and provide programmatic data to evaluate effectiveness. **Examples of Key Duties** The items in this section are the key duties and responsibilities for this job and do not represent an exhaustive list. Our organization is dynamic, and duties may change based on business needs. Any new duties will remain within the scope of the job.…