Job Posting: Drinking Water - Tacoma Pierce County Health Department

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Cindy Callahan
Mon, Mar 21, 2016 3:07 PM

Environmental Health Specialist I, Drinking Water
Water Resources, Environmental Health Division
Salary range: $25.20 to $32.41/hourly
Online Applications will be accepted March 18 to 25, 2016
Recruiter: John House (253) 798-4704

http://www.tpchd.org/about/employment/employment-opportunities/

This is an entry-level professional classification located in the Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department and is under the direction of an immediate supervisor.

Some of what you'll do:

  • Monitor, regulate, and provide oversight for the management and operation of public drinking water systems in Pierce County:  including 1,400 Group B water systems and 400 Group A water systems.
  • Enforce state and local drinking water regulations for water systems to ensure compliance.
  • Conduct field visits of drinking water systems to address complaints and water quality concerns, as well as provide technical guidance to drinking water system managers.
  • Review permit applications to ensure drinking water system adequacy.
  • Provide education and outreach to drinking water system managers, the public and other groups: including workshops, newsletters and public events.  Some after hour workshops or meetings may be required.
  • Determine, evaluate, and assess public drinking water systems for water quality, quantity and compliance with state and local regulations.
  • Respond to inquiries, complaints, and possible water borne illnesses.
  • Explain drinking water regulatory requirements to consultants, engineers, other state and local agencies, land use professionals and the general public.
  • Work on a daily basis with the drinking water system industry and coordinate with internal Health Department programs.
  • Knowledge of drinking water systems and well construction would be beneficial
Environmental Health Specialist I, Drinking Water Water Resources, Environmental Health Division Salary range: $25.20 to $32.41/hourly Online Applications will be accepted March 18 to 25, 2016 Recruiter: John House (253) 798-4704 http://www.tpchd.org/about/employment/employment-opportunities/ This is an entry-level professional classification located in the Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department and is under the direction of an immediate supervisor. Some of what you'll do: * Monitor, regulate, and provide oversight for the management and operation of public drinking water systems in Pierce County: including 1,400 Group B water systems and 400 Group A water systems. * Enforce state and local drinking water regulations for water systems to ensure compliance. * Conduct field visits of drinking water systems to address complaints and water quality concerns, as well as provide technical guidance to drinking water system managers. * Review permit applications to ensure drinking water system adequacy. * Provide education and outreach to drinking water system managers, the public and other groups: including workshops, newsletters and public events. Some after hour workshops or meetings may be required. * Determine, evaluate, and assess public drinking water systems for water quality, quantity and compliance with state and local regulations. * Respond to inquiries, complaints, and possible water borne illnesses. * Explain drinking water regulatory requirements to consultants, engineers, other state and local agencies, land use professionals and the general public. * Work on a daily basis with the drinking water system industry and coordinate with internal Health Department programs. * Knowledge of drinking water systems and well construction would be beneficial