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Environmental Health Specialist
Salary: $27.03 – $35.27 per hour** (10 Salary Steps) + Benefits
The Yakima Health District is hiring for an Environmental Health Specialist. This is a regular non-exempt full-time position that generally works a Monday-Friday work schedule, an occasional evening, and some weekends. This position investigates foodborne, waterborne and vector-borne illnesses; reviews and approves plans for solid waste facilities; schools, food service establishments, drinking and recreational water sources, solid waste and onsite sewage systems; and identifies risks of hazardous materials to the environment and humans. Interested candidates should send a cover letter and resume to HealthDistrictHR@co.yakima.wa.us by 11:59 pm on Sunday, August 21, 2022.
August 31, 2022 8:30 am - 11:30 am
The meeting will be streamed live on the Yakima Health District Facebook page. There will be no opportunity for oral communications at this meeting. All written comments received prior to 12:00 pm on August 30th will be summarized or read into the record at the meeting. If you wish to provide comments to the Board of Health, please email ryan.ibach@co.yakima.wa.us with the subject line " Written Communications - August 31st".