{"id":35889,"date":"2020-12-10T11:46:34","date_gmt":"2020-12-10T19:46:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/?p=35889"},"modified":"2020-12-10T11:46:36","modified_gmt":"2020-12-10T19:46:36","slug":"job-harvest-site-specialist-dept-of-health-tumwater-wa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/job-harvest-site-specialist-dept-of-health-tumwater-wa\/","title":{"rendered":"Job: Harvest Site Specialist, Dept. of Health (Tumwater, WA)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<div class=\"term-container\">\n<div class=\"row-fluid summary-section\">\n<div class=\"term-block term-block-left\">\n<div id=\"salary-label-id\" class=\"span4\">\n<div class=\"term-description\">Salary<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"span8\">\n<div class=\"term-value\">$4,286.00 &#8211; $5,630.00 Monthly<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"term-block term-block-right\">\n<div id=\"location-label-id\" class=\"span4\">\n<div class=\"term-description\">Location<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"span8\">\n<div class=\"term-value\">Thurston County \u2013 Tumwater, WA<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"row-fluid summary-section\">\n<div class=\"term-block term-block-left\">\n<div class=\"span4\">\n<div class=\"term-description\">Job Type<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"span8\">\n<div class=\"term-value\">Full Time &#8211; Permanent<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"term-block term-block-right\">\n<div class=\"span4\">\n<div class=\"term-description\">Department<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"span8\">\n<div class=\"term-value department-name\">Dept. of Health<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"row-fluid summary-section\">\n<div class=\"term-block term-block-left\">\n<div class=\"span4\">\n<div class=\"term-description\">Job Number<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"span8\">\n<div class=\"term-value\">DOH5234<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"row-fluid summary-section\"><\/div>\n<div>Apply here:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.governmentjobs.com\/careers\/washington\/doh\/jobs\/2927888\/harvest-site-specialist-pha-2-doh5234\">https:\/\/www.governmentjobs.com\/careers\/washington\/doh\/jobs\/2927888\/harvest-site-specialist-pha-2-doh5234<\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"clearfix\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"row-fluid summary-section\">\n<div class=\"span2\">\n<div class=\"term-description\">Closing<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"span4\">\n<div class=\" closing-info term-value\">12\/22\/2020 11:59 PM Pacific<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"row-fluid summary-section\">\n<div>The\u00a0<strong>Harvest Site Specialist\u00a0<\/strong>reviews harvest site certificate applications and conducts environmental sampling for the marine biotoxin and Vibrio parahaemolyticus programs.<\/p>\n<p>This is a full-time permanent Public Health Advisor 2 (PHA 2) position within the Division of Environmental Public Health (EPH), Office of Environmental Health &amp; Safety (OEHS).<\/p>\n<p>The mission of OEHS is to improve the health of people in Washington State by reducing and preventing, where possible, human exposures to a variety of environmental hazards and disease pathogens associated with the disposal of wastewater, the food we eat, the schools our children attend, and the places we recreate and overnight.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About the Department of Health<\/strong><br \/>\nWashington State Department of Health (DOH) works with federal, state, tribal, and local partners to help people in Washington stay healthy and safe. Our programs and services help prevent illness and injury, promote healthy places to live and work, provide education to help people make good health decisions, and ensure our state is prepared for emergencies.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Benefits of Working for DOH<\/strong><br \/>\nWashington is America&#8217;s Top State according to\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.usnews.com\/news\/best-states\">U.S. News (2019)<\/a>\u00a0and provides one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation.<\/p>\n<p>Tumwater is a vibrant city just south of Olympia, the state&#8217;s capital, with a small-town feel conveniently situated between Seattle and Portland. Tumwater enjoys the benefits of an engaged and educated community and a well-supported school system, with two universities and a community college within a ten-mile radius.<\/p>\n<p><em>DOH offers<\/em>:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Ahealthy life\/work balance by offering flexible schedules and telework options for many positions.<\/li>\n<li>Growth and development opportunities.<\/li>\n<li>A wellness program\u00a0that offers education, access to healthy food, and fitness classes.<\/li>\n<li>Opportunities to serve your community through meaningful work.<\/li>\n<li>A commitment to diversity and inclusion\u00a0by fostering an inclusive environment that encourages all employees to bring their authentic selves to work.<\/li>\n<li>An Infant at Work Program that is based on the long-term health values of breastfeeding newborns and infant-parent bonding.<\/li>\n<li>A modernized workplace.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Duties Include<\/strong><br \/>\n\u2022 \u00a0 \u00a0Processing harvest site applications which includes reviewing for completeness, approving, leasing extensions, and entering them into the shellfish database.<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 \u00a0 \u00a0Advising shellfish companies on application requirements.<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 \u00a0 \u00a0Preparing expired harvest site reports, providing notification, and removing expired harvest site applications.<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 \u00a0 \u00a0Reporting required harvest site applications to the Tribes.<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 \u00a0 \u00a0Coordinating pollution source review with Growing Area staff to ensure a complete and timely review of new applications.<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 \u00a0 \u00a0Coordinating with the Wet Storage Coordinator and Shellfish Inspectors to ensure all permitted bait, relay, wet storage, and wild seed activities are on approved harvest sites.<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 \u00a0 \u00a0Collecting and tracking biotoxin and Vibrio parahaemolyticus samples.<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 \u00a0 \u00a0Installing, operating, and maintaining environmental sampling equipment, including the Vibrio parahaemolyticus program\u2019s temperature sensors.<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 \u00a0 \u00a0Issuing DOH export certificates in compliance with the export program and receiving country\u2019s requirements.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What we\u2019re looking for<\/strong><br \/>\nSuccess in this position requires one to be a team player, defined as having a driving passion for the work, bringing humility to their job and people interactions, and understanding how their words and actions affect others.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Required Qualifications<\/strong><br \/>\n\u2022 \u00a0 \u00a0Option 1: A Bachelor\u2019s degree in public health, environmental health, natural or physical science or allied field; and two (2) years of professional experience in an environmental health, public health, natural science, or physical science program.<\/p>\n<p>OR<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 \u00a0 \u00a0Option 2: \u00a0Four (4) or more years of experience professional experience in an environmental health, public health, natural science, or physical science program.<\/p>\n<p>And<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 \u00a0 \u00a0One (1) or more years of experience conducting environmental monitoring or participating in an environmental health inspection program.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Desired Qualifications \u00a0<\/strong><br \/>\n\u2022 \u00a0 \u00a0Three (3) or more years of professional experience in an environmental health, public health, natural science, or physical science program including two (2) or more year of experience conducting environmental monitoring or participating in an environmental health inspection program.<br \/>\n<strong><br \/>\nApplication Process<\/strong><br \/>\nIntrigued? We\u2019d love to hear from you. \u00a0Click &#8220;Apply&#8221; to submit your detailed application profile along with the following:<\/p>\n<p>1. \u00a0 \u00a0A letter of interest, describing how you meet the specific required qualifications for this position.<br \/>\n2. \u00a0 \u00a0A current resume.<br \/>\n3. \u00a0 \u00a0Three (3) or more professional references, to be included in your profile. Please include at least one supervisor, peer, and (if you have supervised staff) a subordinate.<\/p>\n<p>Important Note: Do not attach documents that contain private information (social security number, date of birth, transcripts, etc.) or documents that are password protected. These documents will not be reviewed and may cause errors within your application when downloaded. Veterans, please feel free to attach a copy of your redacted DD214.<\/p>\n<p>The Washington State Department of Health (DOH) is an equal opportunity employer. \u00a0DOH strives to create a working environment that is inclusive and respectful. \u00a0It is our policy to prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, political affiliation, genetics, or disability in the recruitment, selection, and hiring of our workforce.<\/p>\n<p>This is a position covered by a bargaining unit for which the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE) is the exclusive representative.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Conditions of Employment\/Working Conditions<\/strong><br \/>\nWith or without an accommodation, I am willing and able to:<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 \u00a0 \u00a0Legally operate a state or privately owned vehicle or provide alternative transportation.<br \/>\n\u2022 \u00a0 \u00a0Occasionally work in excess of 40 hours per week and\/or to adjust normally scheduled hours, which may include evening and weekends.<br \/>\n\u2022 \u00a0 \u00a0Occasionally travel statewide to attend meeting which may include overnight stays and evening work.<br \/>\n\u2022 \u00a0 \u00a0Periodically working outside in rough terrain and in a variety of weather conditions.<br \/>\n\u2022 \u00a0 \u00a0Moving object weighing up to 25 pounds.<br \/>\n\u2022 \u00a0 \u00a0The duty station for this position is Tumwater, WA. \u00a0Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, telework (mobile-work) is currently expected. \u00a0When approved to return, the incumbent is expected to report to the duty station for work activities. \u00a0An alternative work schedule may be considered upon request and supervisor approval. \u00a0Telework \u2013 once returned to the duty station for work activities, may be considered upon request with supervisory approval.<\/p>\n<p>If you have questions, need alternative formats or other assistance please contact Skyler Jones at (360) 236-4408, Skyler.jones@doh.wa.gov, or TDD Relay at 1-800-833-6384 or 711 (Washington Relay). Technical support is provided by NEOGOV, 855-524-5627 (can\u2019t log in, password or email issues, error messages).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":8699,"featured_media":34097,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mi_skip_tracking":false,"_s2mail":"yes"},"categories":[14,15],"tags":[4,32,33,19,7,8,9],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/35889"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/8699"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=35889"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/35889\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":35890,"href":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/35889\/revisions\/35890"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/34097"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=35889"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=35889"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=35889"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}