Health and Environmental Investigator I/II -- three openings!
King County, Washington sent this bulletin at 02/27/2024 08:45 AM PST02/27/2024 08:20 AM PST
The Food and Facilities Section, Environmental Health Services Division, is currently seeking to fill three Term-Limited Temporary (TLT)/Special Duty Assignment (SDA) positions for Health & Environmental Investigator (HEI) Level I and Level II; placement into HEI Level I or Level II depends upon the qualifications of successful candidates prior to the hire date (described further in the Qualifications section below).
Two positions will primarily focus on conducting routine inspections, educational visits and other investigations at food establishments, schools, and water recreation facilities in King County. One of these positions is a project-based position, and the other is a backfill.
One position will primarily focus on temporary events and farmers markets, including: supporting the temporary event/farmers market lead (HEI III) during periods of high demand or absence; conducting and coordinating plan reviews; coordinating payments with permit techs; reviewing permit plans with operators prior to events; preparing and delivering inspection packages; and helping with stakeholder engagement.
These positions will provide education, inspection, and compliance services to a broad variety of food establishments and water recreation facilities to minimize risks of injury and disease. The positions will enable businesses to protect public health and comply with the Codes of the King County Board of Health. Additionally, the HEI I/II will implement program activities and priorities outlined by the King County Equity and Social Justice Ordinance and the King County Strategic Plan.
Successful candidates will have a passion for environmental public health and creating heathier lives for all people in King County, possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills and be effective collaborating with community partners, agency partners, and colleagues. Successful candidates will work with a collaborative team of colleagues across the Food & Facilities Section, including supervisors, plan reviewers, field investigators, and educator specialists.
Through the work of 165+ dedicated employees, The Environmental Health Services Division’s mission is to identify and sustain environmental conditions that promote healthy people and healthy communities. Our vision is healthy, safe, and vibrant communities that are free of health disparities based on race, gender, or economic status. The Division’s core values include equity and social justice, integrity, community service, collaboration, a supportive work culture, and learning from each other and the communities we serve. We strive for fair and culturally competent service delivery, innovative, effective, and efficient application of resources, building a culture of performance and expanding opportunities to seek input, listen and respond to industry and residents.
The Food & Facilities Section contributes to healthy, diverse communities by permitting, educating and inspecting over 1,800 water recreation facilities, 12,500 permanent food businesses, 40 farmers markets, 3,000 temporary food businesses, and issues over 50,000 food worker cards annually.
Background
Temporary opportunities. Term-Limited Temporary positions are "at-will" positions but are eligible for benefits. These TLTs are currently anticipated to last two years, with the possibility of extension for up to another two years. However, funding sources for this work remain uncertain and dependent upon decisions actively being made at both the federal and local levels. As a result, the end date of this position may be adjusted based on those decisions. The County and the Department continue to work to secure long term funding sources.
These vacancies can also be filled as a Special Duty opportunity. For Special Duty Assignment interest, you must be a Career Service, Career Service Exempt or other regular (non-temporary) employee in King County who has completed their initial County probation. You must have supervisor approval prior to taking a Special Duty Assignment.
This posting will create a list of qualified candidates that may be considered for selection of additional career service, term limited temporary (TLT), short-term temporary (STT), or special duty assignment (SDA) vacancies over the next 6 months.
Commitment To Equity and Social Justice
Named after Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., one of the most influential civil rights leaders in our nation's history, King County is a vibrant international community with residents that represent countries from around the world. It is a region with increasing diversity that cherishes the traditions of many cultures.
The county government has a deep commitment to equity and social justice and advancing practices, strategies, and policies that promote fairness, justice, and opportunity for all – in our workplaces and our communities. With this commitment, King County has adopted a pro-equity agenda to advance regional change and ensure that residents from all communities are incorporated into our emergency planning and public outreach efforts.
We recognize that structural racism consists of principles and practices that cause and justify an inequitable distribution of rights, opportunities, and experiences across racial groups. Since declaring Racism is a Public Health Crisis in June 2020, King County and Public Health committed to being intentionally anti-racist and accountable to Black, Indigenous and People of Color communities.
To learn more, please visit http://www.kingcounty.gov/elected/executive/equity-social-justice.aspx
Work Schedule Upon hire, the work schedule for these positions will be Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, 40 hours per week. Alternate work schedules will be considered after successful completion of probationary period. These positions are FLSA (overtime) eligible.
Work Location The work associated with these positions will be performed predominately through a hybrid work schedule of onsite and remote work, with the majority of the work performed in the field at various locations throughout King County. Employees will have access to shared workspaces at Public Health worksites throughout the County (Downtown Seattle, Chinook Building, 401 5th Ave., Suite 1100, Seattle; Eastgate Public Health Center, 14350 SE Eastgate Way, Bellevue; or North Creek office, Bothell) and may also utilize home deployment. There will be situations where the employee is required to report to a County worksite. The Environmental Health Division reserves the right to place staff at worksite locations or transfer staff to new worksite locations that best support the efficient delivery of services.
Some of the work associated with this position will be performed through teleworking, and will report to office location and to meetings as needed. Travel to other work locations may be necessary. Employees will have access to shared workspaces at various King County facilities. Employees must reside in Washington state and within a reasonable distance to their King County worksite to respond to workplace reporting requirements.
Employees will be provided with a County issued laptop and must maintain a workspace with an internet connection where they can reliably perform work and remain available and responsive during scheduled work hours. To support employees during this time King County has a robust collection of tools and resources to support working remotely. The individual selected for this opportunity will be joining an innovative and progressive team.
Two positions will primarily focus on conducting routine inspections, educational visits and other investigations at food establishments, schools, and water recreation facilities in King County. One of these positions is a project-based position, and the other is a backfill.
One position will primarily focus on temporary events and farmers markets, including: supporting the temporary event/farmers market lead (HEI III) during periods of high demand or absence; conducting and coordinating plan reviews; coordinating payments with permit techs; reviewing permit plans with operators prior to events; preparing and delivering inspection packages; and helping with stakeholder engagement.
These positions will provide education, inspection, and compliance services to a broad variety of food establishments and water recreation facilities to minimize risks of injury and disease. The positions will enable businesses to protect public health and comply with the Codes of the King County Board of Health. Additionally, the HEI I/II will implement program activities and priorities outlined by the King County Equity and Social Justice Ordinance and the King County Strategic Plan.
Successful candidates will have a passion for environmental public health and creating heathier lives for all people in King County, possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills and be effective collaborating with community partners, agency partners, and colleagues. Successful candidates will work with a collaborative team of colleagues across the Food & Facilities Section, including supervisors, plan reviewers, field investigators, and educator specialists.
Through the work of 165+ dedicated employees, The Environmental Health Services Division’s mission is to identify and sustain environmental conditions that promote healthy people and healthy communities. Our vision is healthy, safe, and vibrant communities that are free of health disparities based on race, gender, or economic status. The Division’s core values include equity and social justice, integrity, community service, collaboration, a supportive work culture, and learning from each other and the communities we serve. We strive for fair and culturally competent service delivery, innovative, effective, and efficient application of resources, building a culture of performance and expanding opportunities to seek input, listen and respond to industry and residents.
The Food & Facilities Section contributes to healthy, diverse communities by permitting, educating and inspecting over 1,800 water recreation facilities, 12,500 permanent food businesses, 40 farmers markets, 3,000 temporary food businesses, and issues over 50,000 food worker cards annually.
Background
Temporary opportunities. Term-Limited Temporary positions are "at-will" positions but are eligible for benefits. These TLTs are currently anticipated to last two years, with the possibility of extension for up to another two years. However, funding sources for this work remain uncertain and dependent upon decisions actively being made at both the federal and local levels. As a result, the end date of this position may be adjusted based on those decisions. The County and the Department continue to work to secure long term funding sources.
These vacancies can also be filled as a Special Duty opportunity. For Special Duty Assignment interest, you must be a Career Service, Career Service Exempt or other regular (non-temporary) employee in King County who has completed their initial County probation. You must have supervisor approval prior to taking a Special Duty Assignment.
This posting will create a list of qualified candidates that may be considered for selection of additional career service, term limited temporary (TLT), short-term temporary (STT), or special duty assignment (SDA) vacancies over the next 6 months.
Commitment To Equity and Social Justice
Named after Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., one of the most influential civil rights leaders in our nation's history, King County is a vibrant international community with residents that represent countries from around the world. It is a region with increasing diversity that cherishes the traditions of many cultures.
The county government has a deep commitment to equity and social justice and advancing practices, strategies, and policies that promote fairness, justice, and opportunity for all – in our workplaces and our communities. With this commitment, King County has adopted a pro-equity agenda to advance regional change and ensure that residents from all communities are incorporated into our emergency planning and public outreach efforts.
We recognize that structural racism consists of principles and practices that cause and justify an inequitable distribution of rights, opportunities, and experiences across racial groups. Since declaring Racism is a Public Health Crisis in June 2020, King County and Public Health committed to being intentionally anti-racist and accountable to Black, Indigenous and People of Color communities.
To learn more, please visit http://www.kingcounty.gov/elected/executive/equity-social-justice.aspx
Work Schedule Upon hire, the work schedule for these positions will be Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, 40 hours per week. Alternate work schedules will be considered after successful completion of probationary period. These positions are FLSA (overtime) eligible.
Work Location The work associated with these positions will be performed predominately through a hybrid work schedule of onsite and remote work, with the majority of the work performed in the field at various locations throughout King County. Employees will have access to shared workspaces at Public Health worksites throughout the County (Downtown Seattle, Chinook Building, 401 5th Ave., Suite 1100, Seattle; Eastgate Public Health Center, 14350 SE Eastgate Way, Bellevue; or North Creek office, Bothell) and may also utilize home deployment. There will be situations where the employee is required to report to a County worksite. The Environmental Health Division reserves the right to place staff at worksite locations or transfer staff to new worksite locations that best support the efficient delivery of services.
Some of the work associated with this position will be performed through teleworking, and will report to office location and to meetings as needed. Travel to other work locations may be necessary. Employees will have access to shared workspaces at various King County facilities. Employees must reside in Washington state and within a reasonable distance to their King County worksite to respond to workplace reporting requirements.
Employees will be provided with a County issued laptop and must maintain a workspace with an internet connection where they can reliably perform work and remain available and responsive during scheduled work hours. To support employees during this time King County has a robust collection of tools and resources to support working remotely. The individual selected for this opportunity will be joining an innovative and progressive team.
