Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Exact $20.33
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Benefits
Health Insurance
Retirement Plan
Paid Time Off
Professional development opportunities
Employee assistance program
Paid holidays
Flexible spending account
Job Description
The Health Department's Food and Environmental Division is a vital branch of public service dedicated to maintaining and promoting public health through regulation and oversight of food establishments, tattoo and body piercing facilities, swimming pools, lodging accommodations, sewage systems, and environmental pollution control. This department serves as an essential community resource, ensuring that businesses operate within health and environmental safety guidelines established by local ordinances and state regulations. Their operations require meticulous attention to detail, extensive record keeping, and direct engagement with the public and various stakeholders to provide timely, accurate information and maintain compliance.
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Job Requirements
- High school diploma or GED required
- Minimum of one year of clerical or customer service experience
- Excellent customer service skills including professionalism and patience
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to learn and accurately explain departmental policies
- Proven multitasking capabilities in a fast-paced environment
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy
- Ability to maintain strict confidentiality of records
- Ability to work well in a team and independently
Job Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED
- One year or more of clerical or customer service experience in an office or public-facing environment
- Excellent customer service and communication skills
- Ability to explain environmental health policies clearly
- Strong multitasking skills and ability to work effectively under interruptions
- Attention to detail and accuracy in data handling
- Capacity to maintain confidentiality
- Ability to collaborate in a team and work independently
- Proficiency in common office software and data entry systems
Job Duties
- Receive and respond to public questions and complaints through phone and in-person interactions
- Provide customer service by informing and educating the public on departmental policies and procedures
- Enter complaints into record systems and assign for follow-up
- Assist the public and agencies with information on environmental health regulations including permits and ordinance requirements
- Review and process applications, plans, fees, and documentation for accuracy
- Generate receipts and assist with monetary balancing and reporting
- Facilitate permitting processes for food, lodging, tattoo, septic, and swimming pool facilities
- Assemble and provide inspection reports and documents for public records requests
- Maintain and update electronic and hard copy filing systems related to environmental and public health records
- Process mail and departmental correspondence
- Support outreach distribution and special departmental projects
- Perform other assigned clerical duties including overtime as necessary
Job Qualifications
Experience
Entry Level (1-2 years)
Job Location
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