Environmental Health Specialist

Overview

ENVIROMENTAL HEALTH SPECIALIST 1
Environmental Health Program (Classification 701)
SEIU Represented Full Time Position (37.5 hours/week)

This position is open until filled.

First review of applications will be on Monday, February 9, 2026. Any applications received after February 9 will be reviewed and considered as needed, and this posting may close at any time after that date.

Linn County requires on-site work. Remote work is not available.

• Working primarily in the areas of retail food protection, safe drinking water, and VECTOR control.
• Responsibilities may also include communicable disease control, community outreach and education, consultation with individuals, groups and organizations, and investigation and enforcement of environmental complaints and regulations.

• Considerable knowledge of the principles and practices of environmental health; knowledge of the laws and administrative rules governing the environmental health programs of the State; ability to make thorough investigations, compile data, and present clear, concise reports; ability to promote awareness of, and participation toward the correction of public health problems among the general public; ability to plan and organize work effectively;
  
  knowledge of the methods and equipment used by the industries and any other phase of the social structure in which the program is concerned.

• Bachelor’s degree in Life or Physical Sciences, Environmental/Public Health or related field, or equivalent experience and training as determined by the Environmental Health Registration Board.
• Two years’ experience in environmental health work.
• This position will be a Registered Environmental Health Specialist in the State of Oregon.

• This is a non-supervisory position. Lead work and coordination of work of others is not a typical function assigned to this position. Incumbents in this position may provide training and orientation to newly assigned personnel.
• Must be able to pass a criminal history check and possess or obtain a valid Oregon driver's license with an acceptable driving record that meets the County's requirements.

• VISA SPONSORSHIP
• Linn County does not offer VISA sponsorship. Within three days of hire, applicants will be required to complete the US Department of Homeland Security’s I-9 form confirming authorization to work in the United States.
• If your employment authorization and documentation is contingent on sponsorship now or in the future, you will not meet Agency employment eligibility standards.