Permitted Facilities Team Lead (Health and Environmental Investigator III)

Required:

• Certificate as Registered Environmental Health Specialist (REHS) from the National Environmental Health Association (NEHA) or as a Registered Sanitarian (RS) from the Washington State Board of Registered Sanitarians (WSBRS). 
• Knowledge of, and experience applying the Washington Administrative Code Solid Waste Handling Standards and the King County Board of Health Solid Waste code. 
• Demonstrated proficiency with computer systems, Microsoft Office software, databases and plan review or design software. This position will require use of a newly deployed Tyler Enterprise Permitting and Licensing system to manage solid waste permit applications, review and approve plans, and coordinate inspections. 
• Demonstrated cultural competence working with diverse populations. Demonstrated ability applying principles of equity and social justice while providing government services.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, motivate and enable teams and co-workers through instruction, encouragement, and constructive feedback. 
• Demonstrated ability to facilitate meetings and provide presentations to a variety of audiences. 
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with the public, program staff and other agencies; and to participate effectively on committees and work groups to collaboratively discuss and resolve issues and develop recommendations for long term program planning and evaluation.
• Demonstrated ability to research and draft program policies, procedures, correspondence, and technical reports. 
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively in oral and written formats. 
• Demonstrated ability to provide backup and support for other team leads and supervisors.
• Valid WA State Driver's License. 

Working Conditions:
This position requires the ability to perform work duties both indoors and outdoors in office environments and solid waste facilities in a variety of physical and weather conditions that may include: 

• Walking on wet and slippery floors, uneven terrain, up and down stairs and working around heavy machinery, strong odors, dusts, animals, and various types of chemical products and wastes. 
• Carrying, using, and maintaining in the field portable computers, environmental sampling equipment, and educational and enforcement documents. 
• Interaction with individuals from the public who are upset, angry, agitated, and sometimes hostile, requiring the use of conflict management and de-escalation skills. 
• This position may require strength enough to lift, carry, push, or pull equipment and other objects weighing up to 40 pounds as well as refrigerator and freezer doors. 
• Performance of job duties requires driving on a regular basis and a valid Washington State Driver's license. 
• This position may require the incumbent to occasionally access or travel by ferry or boat.

• Familiarity with the Tyler EPL software system and ability to support to team members during the upcoming implementation. 
• Experience with policy development, community engagement, or program improvement initiatives. 
• Background or interest in toxicology and strong research skills.
• Knowledge of and coursework in environmental science, characterization of business waste streams, environmental engineering, and landfill hydrogeology. 
• Experience with environmental sample handling, data collection, analysis, interpretation, and safety procedures for working with hazardous materials. 
• Training or knowledge in trauma-informed communications, behavior change, and/or motivational interviewing. 
• Fluency in one or more non-English languages most spoken in King County (Spanish, Vietnamese, Chinese, Somali). 
• Familiarity with Equity and Social Justice (ESJ) principles and applying them in environmental health work. 
• Master’s degree in Environmental Health or a related field.

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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.

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

• NEOGOV Job Application (The responses on your job application should be thorough and complete and will be used in the screening process)
• Supplemental Questions (The responses to the supplemental questions should be thorough and complete and will be used in the screening process)

Please note: Cover letters, resumes, and additional attachments will not be reviewed as part of the evaluation process.

Necessary Special Requirements

• The selection process may include evaluation of application materials and supplemental questions, interviewing, and testing. You must completely fill out the application with your relevant education and work experience.
• The selected candidate must be able to pass a thorough background investigation, but findings may not necessarily disqualify an applicant for employment.  (Pre-employment Physical, if applicable).
• For more information on our selection process, please refer to www.kingcounty.gov/depts/health/jobs/hiring. For tips on interviewing, please visit https://www.kingcounty.gov/~/media/audience/employees/learning-and-development/Interview_Tips.ashx?la=en. 
• Employees are required to protect the privacy and security of protected health information as defined in State and Federal Law.
• Public Health relies on office automation (Microsoft Office) and web-based enabled tools, therefore candidates must be proficient and comfortable with computer use to perform functions associated with on-going work.
• Employees are required to adhere to OSHA/WISHA guidelines including but not limited to completing their mandatory trainings on time and obtaining required immunizations.
• Regular and reliable attendance, effective communication skills, and development of effective working relationships are requirements of all Public Health positions.
• When Public Health responds to an emergency, and in accordance with relevant CBA language and/or KC policy and procedures, we may assign duties outside your regular job description. This may involve responding at any time, including nights and weekends, with possible deployment to locations other than the department. 
• 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 your recruiter listed on this job announcement.

Work Schedule:
Typical work schedule for this position is Monday through Friday. Occasional evenings, weekend, fieldwork, and work at an office location is required. This is a Non-Exempt position and is subject to the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act and is overtime eligible.

Work Location:
This position is based out of the Chinook Building, 401 5th Ave, Seattle, WA 98104. 

• The Solid Waste Team works in a hybrid model, with days in the office as well as telecommuting. The ratio of remote to onsite work will be dependent on business needs and is subject to change.
• Employees must reside in Washington state and within a reasonable distance to their King County worksite to respond to workplace reporting requirements.

Union:
This position is represented by PROTEC 17 Labor Union.

Contact:
For questions about this recruitment, please contact Sarah Dunkinson, sdunkinson@kingcounty.gov.