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Job Description
Summary
ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT:
Deschutes County Health Services supports over 400 staff in Behavioral and Public Health programs working to promote and protect the health and safety of the community in a broad variety of community based settings.
This position is part of Public Health service area, which works to keep people healthy and safe by striving to improve and protect the health of people in Deschutes County. This work includes: disease prevention, surveillance and control; food and consumer safety; assuring clean and safe drinking water; ensuring access to essential health services; providing education about healthy lifestyles; implementing strategies to reduce and prevent high-risk behaviors among youth; and responding to pandemics and emerging threats, outbreaks and other events.
ABOUT THE COUNTY:
We know where you choose to live, work and play matters. Deschutes County is one of the largest employers in Central Oregon and the largest municipal government in the region. Our dedicated and passionate workforce of more than 1,250 employees provide County services in a number of departments, divisions, and offices.
Located in the heart of Central Oregon, between the towering Cascade Mountain Range to the west and the high desert plateau to the east, Deschutes County is the outdoor recreation capital of Oregon. We enjoy a renowned quality of life, with big-city opportunities and small-town neighborhoods.
We hope you’ll consider joining our talented team.
ABOUT THE JOB:
As an Environmental Health Supervisor for Deschutes County, you’ll play a key role in protecting community health through a range of environmental health programs. This position is part of the Environmental Health, Preparedness, and Engagement section within Public Health. You will collaborate with leadership to oversee efforts related to environmental health hazards, which may include food safety, air quality, vector control, climate hazards, drinking water, and recreational water. You’ll manage regulatory staff conducting inspections and surveys, as well as non-regulatory program development staff. Identifying emerging risks and developing innovative strategies to address these challenges will be essential. Building strong community partnerships and engaging with local stakeholders will also be crucial aspects of the role.
The position typically operates Monday through Friday, and occasionally weekend support, with an expectation to participate in emergency response efforts if necessary. If you’re excited about leading a team and implementing proactive solutions, this position offers a fulfilling opportunity.
Key Responsibilities:- Program Oversight and Innovation: Supervises key multidisciplinary environmental health programs that may include food safety, indoor air quality, vector control, climate hazards, drinking water, and recreational water. Identify emerging environmental health hazards and develop creative strategies to address and mitigate these risks.
- Compliance and Enforcement: Ensure adherence to regulations set by the Oregon Health Authority. Analyze inspection data and research in collaboration with epidemiologists to address environmental risks. Maintain thorough records and technical documentation related to program activities.
- Staff and Community Engagement: Train, support, and supervise regulatory and non-regulatory staff while building and strengthening partnerships with community and businesses to advance environmental health initiatives. Organize and lead community outreach and educational events to promote awareness of environmental health standards.
Knowledge of or experience with:- Environmental health laws and regulations at the county, state, and federal levels.
- Techniques for evaluating compliance with environmental standards in various programs, including food safety, indoor air quality, vector control, climate hazards, drinking water, and recreational water.
- Methods for identifying and addressing emerging environmental health hazards.
- Responding to public health emergencies.
- Innovative approaches to risk mitigation and program development.
- Best practices in record management, customer service, and community engagement.
- Investigating and resolving environmental complaints and hazards.
- Enforcing health and safety regulations effectively.
- Leading and developing staff, managing resources, and improving programs.
- Creating and implementing innovative solutions to environmental health challenges.
- Communicating clearly with the public, your team and colleagues, verbally and in writing.
- Building and maintaining strong community partnerships.
- Providing excellent customer service and resolving conflicts with tact.
- Interacting courteously with community members and staff.
- Supporting and advancing County goals while adhering to policies and procedures.
Notification to all candidates will be sent via email and/or text only. Please opt in for text messaging or check your email and your Governmentjobs.com account for application status.
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Compensation
$7,298.09 to $9,780.12 per month for a 172.67 hour work month. Excellent County benefit package when eligible. This position is available immediately.
BENEFITS:
Our robust health plan is offered at a minimal cost of $95 per month for employee only or $116 per month for employee plus dependents, which includes an innovative on-site clinic, pharmacy, and wellness and wellbeing services. Additionally, we include life insurance, retirement (PERS), generous paid time-off (14-18 hours/month to start, pro-rated for part-time), holidays, and professional development opportunities. Please click HERE for full benefit details.
Minimum Qualifications- Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Public Health, or related field;
- AND five (5) years of experience in environmental health programs;
- OR any equivalent combination of training, education, and experience that provides the required skills and knowledge to perform the essential functions of the job.
Preferred Qualifications :- Bilingual in English and Spanish.
Necessary Special Requirements
Driving is a requirement for this position. Possession of or ability to obtain a valid Oregon driver's license within 30 days of hire date. The employment offer will be contingent upon presentation of an acceptable and verifiable driver's license, pre-employment screening for criminal history, driving history, and controlled substances (NOTE: Positive test results for marijuana use may result in rescission of a contingent offer of employment). This screening must be completed with satisfactory findings in order for a formal offer of employment to be extended.
Registration with the Oregon Environmental Health Registration Board as an environmental health specialist is a requirement for this position.
Excellent County benefit package when eligible.
Deschutes Countyoffers eligible employeesa comprehensive healthcare package that covers medical, prescription, dental, and vision coverage at a minimal cost of $95 per month for employee only or $116 per month for employee plus dependents. Coverage becomes effective the first of the month following1month of employment. Included in the health care package is the Deschutes Onsite Clinic (DOC), which provides a wide range of health, wellness, and primary care services to employees and their dependents. The DOC offers convenient hours and no out-of-pocket costs to patients. The DOC Pharmacy is a full service pharmacy available to employees and dependents to have their prescriptions filled at a discounted co-pay. In addition to the health care package, DeschutesCounty provides a generous and comprehensive benefits program to eligible employees.
Employer paid benefit offerings include:- Life Insurance for employee and dependents
- Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
- Long-term Disability Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Retirement Program through Oregon PERS
- Time Management Leave
- 125 Flexible Spending Program
- 457 Deferred Compensation Program
- Supplemental Life and Accident Insurance
Closing Date/Time: 10/29/2025 11:59 PM Pacific -
ABOUT THE COMPANY
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Deschutes County
Show moreDeschutes County is one of the largest employers in Central Oregon and the largest municipal government in the region. The County has 1,200 employees and a $587 million annual budget. The County assesses property, records public documents, conducts elections, collects taxes, and provides a variety of key community services, including public safety, public and behavioral health, building inspection, planning and zoning, road maintenance and construction, solid waste and the operation of a large Fair & Expo Center. Indirect services that support county operations include finance, human resources, property and facilities management, internal auditing, information technology, legal counsel, and public information.
For the past decade, Central Oregon has been recognized as one of the best places to live. Deschutes County is conveniently located within a three-hour drive to Portland, Oregon, and within one hour of the Cascade Mountain Range. With an average elevation of 3,600 feet, the area enjoys a dry, high desert climate with cool nights and sunny days. Annual precipitation averages 11.7 inches.
The countywide population is over 200,000, spread over 3,054 square miles. Deschutes County is the fastest growing county on the West Coast and one of the most diverse economies in Oregon. Tourism brings to Central Oregon over four million overnight visitors annually. The Mount Bachelor ski resort attracts tourists from across the nation. The nearby Cascade Lakes are also a large draw for tourists.
Other local features include a vibrant visual and performing arts community, an outstanding restaurant scene, an extensive and respected health care network, and a high quality educational system.
The cities of Bend, (the county seat), Redmond, La Pine, and Sisters are the four municipalities in Deschutes County. Roberts Field Redmond Municipal Airport connects Deschutes County to other major western U.S. cities. In addition to excellent public and private K-12 schools, Bend is home to Central Oregon Community College (COCC) and Oregon State University’s Cascade Campus.
To hear from staff about working at Deschutes County Behavioral Health, please click HERE.
Make the work you do matter. We hope you’ll consider joining our team.
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