Health and Environmental Investigator IV (Supervisor)

Summary

Two (2) openings

The Environmental Health Services Division Food & Facilities Section is seeking (2) two skilled enthusiastic and dedicated individuals to serve as Health and Environmental Investigator IV (Environmental Health Services Supervisors). One position is Career Service and the second position is a one-year Term-Limited Temporary / Special Duty Assignment. The successful candidates will have a passion for environmental public health and creating heathier lives for all people in King County enjoy investing in professional development of staff and developing workforce and teams possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills and be effective at developing productive relationships with agency partners and regulated entities. The program is seeking innovative individuals who are able to provide oversight for technology-driven food safety and water recreation facility management systems including supporting the adoption of new software and leading a team to produce data-driven results. The successful applicants will work with a team of supervisors in the section and will each directly supervise 10-12 people.

The positionswill belocatedwithin theFood & Facilities Section of theEnvironmental HealthServicesDivision of Public Health Seattle & King Environmental Health Services Divisions mission is toidentifyand sustain environmental conditions that promote healthy people and healthy communities. The Food & Facilities Section contributes to healthy communities by permittingeducatingand inspecting over 1800 water recreation facilities 12500 permanent food businesses45farmers markets 3500temporary foodvendors and issues over 50000 food worker cards addition the sectionis responsible forpermitting and inspecting 1800 water recreational facilities oversees the safety of fresh and marine water bathing beaches and provides regulatory oversight of sewage releases and Harmful Algal Blooms affecting swimming beaches. We serve an incredibly diverse culturally rich and culinary innovative communities. Our incredibly talented and diverse63-person teamoperateswith a $15.5million annual budget. The Food and Facilities Sectionstrivesto provideequitableservice and applies an educational approach toward regulatory compliance.

The positions support and advance Environmental Health Services Divisions values 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 positions will be located within the Environmental Health Division of Public Health Seattle & King County.

The Program is committed to the principles of racial equity and social justice and values diverse perspectives and life experiences in its workforce. People of all backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

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.

This posting may be used to generate an eligibility pool for future Career Service Term Limited Temporary and Special Duty Assignment vacancies that may occur in this classification within this workgroup. The eligibility pool will be retained for 6 months from the date of posting and may be used at the discretion of the hiring authority.

About the Environmental Health Services Division :

Through the work of 190 dedicated employees The Environmental Health Services Divisions 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 Divisions 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. To learn more please visit named King County as one of Washington States best employers.

Together with leadership and our employeeswerechanging the way government delivers service and winning national recognition as a model of excellence. Are you ready to make a difference Come join the team dedicated to serving one of the nations best places to live work and play.

Guided by our True North we are making King County a welcoming community where every person can thrive. We value diversity inclusion and belonging in our workplace and workforce. To reach this goal we are committed to workforce equity. Equitable recruiting support and retention is how we will obtain the highest quality workforce in our region; a workforce that shares and will help advance our guiding principles - we are one team; we solve problems; we focus on the customer; we drive for results; we are racially just; we respect all people; we lead the way; and we are responsible stewards. We encourage people of all backgrounds and identities to apply including Native American and people of color immigrants refugees women LGBTQ people living with disabilities and veterans.

Commitment To Equity and Social Justice

Named after Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. one of the most influential civil rights leaders in our nations 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 Duties

Supervision and Workforce Development :

• Conduct and facilitate staff development and performance management activities.
• Collaborate with staff colleagues Assistant Division Director Deputy Assistant Division Director Division and program management team; ensure compliance with Department and Division policies and procedures.
• Ensure adequate staff and skills are available to support program needs; anticipate and participate in solving conflicts between other agencies / work groups and resolving labor issues.
• Coach mentor and train field and senior environmental health investigators.
• Support and develop on-going programs and continuous improvement efforts.

Program and Project Management :

Experience Qualifications Knowledge Skills

Required :

The Washington State Retail Food Code the King County Food Code or food codes in other state or local jurisdictions and

REHS / RS credentialing information is available from NEHA at :

credentialing information is available from WSBRS at :

All required licenses and certifications must be maintained in active status without suspension or revocation throughout employment.

Desired :

Supplemental Information

Forbes named King County as one of Washington States best employers.

Together with leadership and our employees were changing the way government delivers service and winning national recognition as a model of excellence. Are you ready to make a difference Come join the team dedicated to serving one of the nations best places to live work and play.

Guided by our True North we are making King County a welcoming community where every person can thrive. We value diversity inclusion and belonging in our workplace and workforce. To reach this goal we are committed to workforce equity. Equitable recruiting support and retention is how we will obtain the highest quality workforce in our region; a workforce that shares and will help advance our guiding principles - we are one team; we solve problems; we focus on the customer; we drive for results; we are racially just; we respect all people; we lead the way; and we are responsible stewards. We encourage people of all backgrounds and identities to apply including Native American and people of color immigrants refugees women LGBTQ people living with disabilities and veterans.

King County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer

No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on race color religion national origin sex (including gender identity sexual orientation and pregnancy) age genetic information disability veteran status or other protected class. Our EEO policy applies to all employment actions including but not limited to recruitment hiring selection for training promotion transfer demotion layoff termination rates of pay or other forms of compensation.

To Apply

If you are interested in pursuing this position please follow the application instructions carefully. If you need this announcement in an alternate language or format would like to request accommodation or assistance in the application or assessment process or if you have questions please contact the recruiter listed on this job announcement.

This position is open to all qualified candidates. We are committed to equity and social justice in principle in practice and by policy. We value diverse perspectives and life experiences in our workforce and are committed to building a culturally diverse and inclusive environment. We encourage people of all backgrounds to apply including people of color immigrants refugees women LGBTQ people with disabilities and veterans. This selected candidate will integrate the Countys Equity and Social Justice values and principles into the daily functions of this position.

This vacancy 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.

The following items are required to be considered for this vacancy :

Please note : Cover letters resumes and additional attachments will not be reviewed as part of the evaluation process if not outlined as a required application material as outlined above.

Your application may be rejected as incomplete if you do not include the relevant information in the application. Cover letters and / or resumes are not accepted in lieu of a completed application. Applications and / or Supplemental Questionnaires that state see my resume or see my personnel file are considered incomplete and will not be accepted.

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements :

This position requires the ability to perform work duties both indoors and outdoors in office environments food establishments schools water recreation facilities and other field locations in a variety physical and weather conditions that may include :

Necessary Special Requirements

Work Schedule

The regular workweek is 40 hours Monday to Friday. Occasional evening weekends on-call work and some travel are required. This full-time position is exempt from the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act and is not eligible for overtime.

Work Location

The work associated with this position will be performed through a combination of remote and onsite work. The successful candidate may be expected to report to the office for onsite work typically ( 2 - 3 times per week). The frequency of onsite work may vary based on business or operational needs and be adjusted accordingly. The primary onsite location is ( Chinook Building - 401 5th Suite 1000 Seattle WA 98104 AND / OR Eastgate Public Health - 14350 SE Eastgate Way Bellevue WA 98007) . Employees must reside in Washington state and within a reasonable distance to their King County worksite to respond to workplace reporting requirements.

King County has a robust collection of tools and resources to support working remotely. The individual selected for this opportunity will join an innovative and progressive team that is redefining how we work as we transition to the departments hybrid environment. Employees will be provided with a County-issued laptop and must maintain a home workspace with an internet connection where they can reliably perform work and remain available and responsive during scheduled work hours.

Union Membership

This position is represented by ProTec 17.

Contact

For more information about the application process please contact Sarah Dunkinson at .

Required Experience :

Manager

Key Skills

Athletics,Administration And Accounting,Academics,Financial Services,Cisco,Analytics

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Yearly Salary Salary : 119465 - 151428