What are the responsibilities and job description for the Public Health Specialist position at Oklahoma City County Health Department?
Public Health Specialist 1-3
Wage Max : 63,264.00 Annual
Wage Min : 54,216.00 Annual
Position Type : Full-Time / Exempt
Shift : Monday to Friday; 8 : 00 AM to 4 : 30 PM
SUMMARY :
This evolving position is in the Operations Division with the Oklahoma City-County Health Department (OCCHD). The employee is primarily responsible for conducting inspections at regulated facilities including, but not limited to retail food service facilities (restaurants, convenience stores, grocery stores, etc.); lodging facilities; public bathing places; temporary food establishments; and public health nuisance complaints.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS :
- Performing physical inspections and / or investigations in assigned program areas.
- Collecting and recording data.
- Preparing reports and correspondence.
- Issuing citations for noncompliance with local, state and federal regulations and testifying in court.
- Reviewing forms and permits.
- Performing tests when necessary, in various program areas.
- Providing technical assistance to enable customers to achieve compliance.
- Develops and presents training or informative presentations.
- Driving to off-site locations to perform job duties as needed.
- Completes required training in support of duties and responsibilities of this position.
- At the direction of OCCHD Chief Executive Officer and Chief Health Officer or designee, the incumbent will be assigned a variety of specific job duties and responsibilities as a member of the OCCHD Emergency Preparedness and Response Program Team (i.e., Bioterrorism Response Program). Also, as a member of the OCCHD Emergency Preparedness and Response Team, the incumbent is required to complete all necessary responder training and may be designated as a member of the first-responder team.
- In accordance with our designation of a PHAB Accredited health department and explicit commitment to a culture of continuous quality improvement, employees will receive Quality Improvement (QI) training deemed necessary by their supervisor.
QUALIFICATIONS / REQUIREMENTS :
LEVEL 1 - pay grade 13, $2,259 semi-monthly
LEVEL 2 - pay grade 14, $2,442 semi-monthly
LEVEL 3 - pay grade 15, $2,636 semi-monthly
BENEFITS :
As an employee of the Oklahoma City-County Health Department, you will enjoy comprehensive benefits which consists of :
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AA / EOE. Successful candidate subject to background check, reference verification and drug screening.
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Salary : $2,259 - $2,636
