Environmental Health Specialist I/II - Food Safety (Internal Health Department Only)

Environmental Health Specialist I/II - Food Safety (Internal Health Department Only)

Salary

$69,246.12 - $107,413.56 Annually

Location

Snohomish Health District- 3020 Rucker Avenue, Ste 306, Everett, WA

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

26-009

Department

Health Dept

Division

Health Department Environmental Health

Opening Date

08/06/2026

Closing Date

Continuous

• Description
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Description

• Only active employees of the Health Department will be considered for this role.*

This position is open until noon on Monday August 17th and is a bargaining unit represented position.

A cover letter and resume are required with your online application in order for your application to be considered complete. Uploading your resume to auto-fill portions of the application does not automatically attach it to your application. Incomplete applications will not be considered for this position.

Why Join Snohomish County?

Snohomish County's commitment to life-work balance and an inclusive culture. The County offers outstanding benefits and professional growth opportunities to our employees, and we also enjoy flexible work schedules, telework options and a convenient downtown Everett, WA. location. Snohomish County believes in diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) and is committed to embedding these values into our workplace culture. Snohomish County is located on the Puget Sound; we are situated near some of the country's most scenic national parks and is consistently ranked as one of the best places to live in the U.S.

Description

Under the direction of an Environmental Health Supervisor, or designee, will conduct routine inspections in the food safety program. Additionally, the individual will provide education, technical assistance and regulatory information to members of the public.

Individuals assigned to this position are expected to apply a thorough understanding of food-borne, water-borne and waste-borne communicable diseases, potential public health risks associated with solid and hazardous waste and their means of transmission and control to work situations that are varied as well as routine. May require some weekend work and adjustments to normal working hours as required to conduct inspections.

Work is performed under general supervision. Supervisor defines objectives, priorities, and deadlines; and assists incumbent with unusual situations which do not have clear objectives or precedents. Incumbent plans and carries out assignments and handles problems and deviations in accordance with instructions, policies, procedures and/or accepted practices. Work is evaluated for professional competency, adherence to the goals and objectives of the program, technical soundness and conformity to procedures, regulations and objectives.

Job Duties

• Maintain a professional working relationship with the regulated community, staff of other public agencies concerning District regulatory responsibilities as well as public and private individuals who utilize the departments services.
• Travels to various sites throughout the county conducting inspections and investigations to ensure compliance with current regulations.
• Provides education, technical assistance, and regulatory compliance advice to the facility, the public and the media, translating technical and regulatory information to a variety of audiences.
• Completes reports of areas in violation.
• Recommends corrective measures and takes appropriate enforcement action.
• Meets with responsible parties to discuss correction of deficiencies and to obtain compliance through education and appropriate enforcement action.
• Reviews plans for establishments/facilities and inspects construction and remodeling.
• Investigates complaints and incidents of suspected illness at establishments/facilities.
• Maintains accurate field records, write reports, makes recommendations for follow-up actions based upon findings of investigations.
• Updates and uses computerized data management systems.

Associated Duties:

• Other duties as requested.
• Perform sanitarian duties in other Environmental Sections as necessary to cover absences, to equalize peak work periods or to balance the work load.

Minimum Qualifications

Education and Experience Required:

Education: Requires a Bachelors Degree from an accredited institution involving major study in environmental health, sanitary science, microbiology or public health or other closely related science.

Experience: Incumbent will be considered an Environmental Health Specialist 1 without work experience (traineeships or other experience associated with college courses will not be considered work experience). Incumbent will be considered an Environmental Health Specialist 2 with a minimum of 2 years in a local public health department, if such employment has been within the past 5 years, and if the duties performed were related to the specific environmental health duties to which the incumbent is assigned. Additionally, appointment as an Environmental Health Specialist 2 requires current registration as a Sanitarian (RS) with either the Washington State Board of Registered Sanitarians or the National Environmental Health Association.

Or: In place of the above requirement, the incumbent may possess any combination of relevant education and experience which would demonstrate the individuals knowledge, skill and ability to perform the essential duties and responsibilities listed above.

Licenses, Certifications and Other:

• Fluency in a foreign language, preferred
• Requires eligibility for registration as a Sanitarian with either the Washington State Board of Registered Sanitarians or the National Environmental Health Association.
• Valid Washington State Driver's license or ability to obtain one within 30 days of hire and a driving record which meets the requirements of Snohomish County Health Department's insurance carrier
• Background check pursuant to RCW 43.43.830

Additional Information

Snohomish County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer.

Accommodations for individuals with disabilities are provided upon request.

EEO policy and ADA notice

If you have any questions regarding this opportunity, please reach out to SHD.HR@co.snohomish.wa.us.

Job Offers are contingent on successful completion of reference and background checks. Snohomish County will not sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this opportunity. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States.?

Snohomish County offers a comprehensive benefits package to employees that receive a regular appointment who work at least 20 hours a week.

Visit www.snohomishcountywa.gov/Benefits to learn more about the following benefits.

County Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Retirement
• Basic Group Term Life Insurance/ Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
• Long Term Disability (LTD)
• Commuting Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Partners for Health Employee Wellness Program
• Leave & Holidays

Voluntary Benefits

• Deferred Compensation 457(b)
• Supplemental Group Term Life Insurance
• Additional Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance (AD&D)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Supplemental Individual Insurance Policies

Healthcare Premiums

• Regular full-time employees: If you work 35 or more hours per week, you will pay these monthly premiums for medical insurance. The County pays the monthly premiums for vision, dental, and basic life insurance.
• Regular part-time employees: If you work between 20 and 34 hours per week, you will pay pro-rated monthly premiums for medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. The Countys contribution toward the premium for an employee in a regular part-time appointment will be pro-rated in an amount equal to the F.T.E. percentage the employee is assigned.

Note: Temporary employees, seasonal employees and paid interns may be eligible for medical insurance benefits. Review the Countys ACA Employer Shared Responsibility Guide to learn more.

01

Are you eligible for registration as a Sanitarian with either the Washington State Board of Registered Sanitarians or the National Environmental Health Association?

• Yes
• No

02

Are you a Registered Sanitarian with either Washington State or NEHA? (preferred)

• Yes
• No

03

Do you have a valid Washington State Driver's license or ability to obtain one within 30 days of hire and a driving record which meets the requirements of the Snohomish County Health Departments insurance carrier?

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer Snohomish County

Address 3000 Rockefeller Ave M/S 503

Everett, Washington, 98201

Phone (425) 388-3411

Website http://www.snohomishcountywa.gov/2553