Welcome Nate Issacson and Dan Osborne!
Newest Plumbing Inspectors in the Community Environmental Health Section!
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"Meet Nate, the new Inspector in town. Intimidating and grizzly doesn’t begin to describe him, (mostly because he’s neither). This fearless adventurer can be seen casually walking through the woods, BBQing with friends and even dares to SKATEBOARD with the KIDS! No, there’s not much that can deter the man you see before you from unimaginable fun! He’s been known to kayak the Puget Sound alone (cuz he can’t seem to find anybody to go with). As a drummer in a local band, he’s played gigs from Seattle to Portland. No gigs since these two beautiful kids came around, but still manages to jam with the guys every now and then. |
I’ve been observing Nate for quite some time now, and to put it lightly, he’s all about his family. From dancing with his elegant wife in the kitchen, (and kids cuz they join in) to never missing an opportunity to jump in whatever body of water he’s visiting. The idea of being dull doesn’t appeal to him. Don’t get me wrong, he does love a lazy day now and then. Although this family man/plumber turned plumbing inspector, has a great sense of humor and is quite approachable. That doesn’t mean he’s naïve. He knows his stuff… mostly. There is always room to grow. I, I mean he, looks forward to serving this great community of King County. Public sanitation is a very important part of public health and I intend to use my skills to do this job well. I’ll have fun on the job, but I take this role more seriously than this bio. Live well and be safe!"
-Nate Isaacson
"Western Washington has been home to me for my entire life. I started in the plumbing field after graduating from Juanita High School and haven’t looked back for 25 years now. I currently reside in Everett with my wife, 10-year-old daughter and 3-year-old dog. When I am not at work you can find me BBQing on our deck, camping, fishing or on an adventure with the family."
-Dan Osborne
Job Opening: Assistant Chief Plumbing Inspector
The Environmental Health Services Division is seeking an Assistant Chief Plumbing Inspector to collaborate in leading the Plumbing and Gas Piping Program. This position will serve as technical expert, lead research and investigate products, primary subject matter expert point of contact, and perform a range of professional duties relating to residential and commercial plumbing and gas piping installations and design.
The Plumbing and Gas Piping Program is an integral part of the Environmental Health Services Division helping promote public health. Our professional staff work to ensure that residents live in a clean and health-promoting environment. Working in collaboration with the Seattle Department of Construction and Inspections, and King County Department of Local Services, our goal is to protect community health through inspections and enforcing regulations for plumbing and gas piping systems in the City of Seattle and Unincorporated King County. In 2021, the P&G program's dedicated team of professionals received 375 plans for review and issued approximately 14,400 plumbing permits, 2,200 backflow permits, 13,500 gas permits, 70 medical gas permits and conducted over 30,000 inspections. The P&G program upholds King County's equity and social justice directive through our commitment to exceptional public service.
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Job Opening: Permit Technician
Are you passionate about helping others? Do you have friends or family who are passionate about helping others? Spread the word about this amazing opportunity to be apart of the Environmental Health Permit Technician Team!
Environmental Health is seeking to select qualified candidates with excellent customer service and technical skills to support and perform a variety of duties focused on serving the public to help us meet our mission. The Permit Technician works as part of a team to collect and process permits, conduct in-take for plan review, letters, and site applications, and perform customer service-related duties. The Environmental Health Division takes over $6 million in revenue annually from processing over 13,000 permits for food establishments, pools/spas, meat cutters, solid waste services, pet business, and on-site septic and plumbing and gas piping services (read more about the division below).
The successful candidates in this position will be extremely motivated to provide excellent customer services in a fast-paced environment and independently prioritize work while working as a member of a team. This position will report to one of two Program Supervisors for our Permit Technician team within the Environmental Health operations section.
The Program is committed to the principles of racial equity and social justice and values diverse perspectives and life experiences in its workforce. People of all backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
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Job Opening: Assistant Division Director for Community Environmental Health
The Environmental Health Services Division of Public Health Seattle and King County is seeking applicants from diverse backgrounds who are representative of our King County population, to apply for the position of Assistant Division Director for Community Environmental Health.
Safe and healthy water and wastewater treatment is fundamental to our health and wellbeing. Working collaboratively with four program leaders and supporting approximately 30 staff, the Assistant Director is responsible for overseeing the On-site Sewage System (OSS) Permitting, Operation and Maintenance, and Plumbing and Gas Piping Inspection programs, and supporting the development of new bodies of work.
This leadership position reports to the Director of the Environmental Health Services Division and is a part of the senior management team providing leadership within the Division. The Assistant Division Director will act on behalf of the director in the director’s absence in state and regional environmental public health discussions. This role includes facilitation of convenings, representation of the division in interagency partnerships and processes, and representation in policy and political arenas.
The successful candidate will be an engaged, collaborative leader who has a passion for environmental public health and creating heathier lives for all people in King County. They will enjoy developing people and teams, possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills, and be effective at developing productive relationships with agency partners and regulated entities.
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As we enter into wildfire season, its important to remember the effect wildfires has on our water systems: Check out this site on Private Wells After a Wildfire
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Damaged well equipment, piping, and electrical components can cause contamination of water.
Homeowners with wells are encouraged to "Check for damage to plastic (PVC, HDPE) pipes used to bring well water to the home, both above and below ground. Look for visible damage, like charring or melting; notice any odors of burned plastic; and see if water is leaking from the pipes or surfacing from an underground waterline leak."
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