Environmental Health Specialist

Individual will perform all work assignments under the supervision and direction of the Environmental Health Director. Will be primarily responsible for inspection and regulation of food establishments and maintaining National Retail Food Regulatory Program Standards. Will be trained to do inspections for other environmental programs. This position requires extensive training and travel for required trainings.

Also preferred (or ability to acquire): Certified Pool Operator license, completion of National Incident Command System (NIMS) training, Food Inspector standardized training, and/or Certified Professional in Food Safety certification.

Minimum education requirements: Completion of Associate’s degree in natural science(s) or other job-related field from an accredited college or university – OR – equivalent combination of education and experience in an environmental, radiation control, environmental health, or food sanitation program for each year of the required education.

Salary range will be based on education and/or experience. Base pay will start at $21.00.

Please call the Washington County Auditor’s office at (319) 653-7777 with any questions. Application and full job description may be found at https://washingtoncounty.iowa.gov.

PLEASE SUBMIT COVER LETTER, RESUME, AND COMPLETED WASHINGTON COUNTY APPLICATION.

Please submit application materials to:

Washington County Auditor, Attn: Amber Armbruster, PO Box 889, 222 W. Main St., Washington, IA 52353.

Applications accepted through Friday, August 16, 2024 at 4:30 p.m.

Washington County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.