Environmental Health Specialist I/II

Company: Whatcom County Health and Community Services
Location: Bellingham, WA
Date Posted: April 17, 2024
Application Deadline: May 6, 2024
Employment Type: Full Time
Salary: EHS I - $30.80 - $42.53/ hour DOQ, EHS II - $33.89 - $46.75/ hour DOQ

Do you feel passionate about protecting your community? Do you enjoy the beautiful scenery of the Pacific Northwest? If so, consider working for Whatcom County Health and Community Services!

We are hiring one full-time Environmental Health Specialist (EHS) in our Food Safety program. EHS’ perform a variety of functions in the environmental health field including providing technical assistance, conducting inspections or surveys, and responding to illness outbreaks and food recalls.

Qualifications

Requires a Bachelor of Science degree in Environmental Health from a college or university curriculum approved by the National Environmental Health Science and Protection Accreditation Council OR a Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited college or university and having completed a course of study in the basic sciences, including a minimum of 45 quarter hours (30 semester hours) in physics, chemistry, organic chemistry, biology, microbiology, epidemiology, biostatistics, and college-level algebra or higher mathematics.

Environmental Health Specialist II also requires 2 years of work experience within the last 5 years environmental health, AND registration as a Sanitarian (RS) or Environmental Health Specialist (REHS) with the Washington State Board of Registered Sanitarians or the National Environmental Health Association.

Must have a valid driver’s license, have a driving record abstract that meets County standards, and be able to cross between the United States and Canada.

How to Apply

To apply, you'll need to visit Whatcom County's online application portal. Please call or email Human Resources at 360.778.5300 or hr@co.whatcom.wa.us if you have questions.