Lane County Public Health has an opening for an Environmental Health Specialist 1 or 2 position. This position is primarily responsible for conducting health inspections of restaurants, mobile units, hotels, motels, pools, spas, small drinking water systems, as well as other licensed and non-licensed facilities by Lane County Public Health – Environmental Health Section. For more information and to apply, visit www.Lanecounty.org/jobs

Lane County Government offers generous benefits. Located in the lush Willamette Valley, flanked on both sides by towering forests, the Eugene-Springfield metropolitan area provides a thriving urban center for residents and visitors alike. Learn more about why people choose to work for Lane County.

Brian K. Johnson, MPH, PHMC [pronouns: he/him]
Environmental Health Supervisor

Lane County Public Health | Environmental Health
151 W. 7th Ave., Suite 430, Eugene, OR  97401

541.682.4008 office

541.543.1940 cell

541.682.7459 fax

Brian.K.Johnson@co.lane.or.us

The EPA National Center for Environmental Assessment (NCEA) recently posted an announcement seeking ORISE research participants to support EPA’s Integrated Risk Information System (IRIS) Program.

This research participation opportunity offers recent graduates an opportunity to analyze, evaluate and integrate scientific evidence for the development of scientific assessments that support EPA policy and regulatory decisions. For more information on the position, visit the ORISE position description.

Job Opportunity: Environmental Health Assessment Program Coordinator (PA2)

The Oregon Health Authority (OHA), Public Health Division (PHD), Environmental Public Health (EPH) section in Portland, OR is seeking an Environmental Health Assessment Program Coordinator to coordinate the activities of the Oregon Environmental Health Assessment Program (EHAP) and to administer the federal grant that funds the program. The Environmental Public Health Section identifies, assesses and reports on threats to human health from exposure to environmental and occupational hazards, and advises the people and communities of Oregon to best understand potential risks where they live, work and play in order to remain healthy and safe.

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Environmental Health Education and Equity Specialist (Public Health Educator 2)

The Oregon Health Authority (OHA), Public Health Division (PHD), Environmental Public Health Section in Portland, OR is recruiting for an Environmental Health Education and Equity Specialist to develop and implement culturally-responsive health education materials and interventions for the Environmental Pubic Health section to reduce environmental exposures in Oregon communities. The Environmental Public Health Section identifies, assesses and reports on threats to human health from exposure to environmental and occupational hazards, and advises the people and communities of Oregon to best understand potential risks where they live, work and play in order to remain healthy and safe.

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