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Health and Environmental Investigator I/II [ https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/kingcounty/jobs/4708327 ] 10/31/2024 11:25 AM PDT
*Two (2) positions available.*

Become a part of our Climate & Health Equity Initiative as we work to uplift community's disproportionality impacted by environmental inequities.  

The Health and Environmental Investigator I/ii will be responsible for conducting in-person air quality assessments at various locations, primarily residential homes, adult family homes, childcare centers, and other community facilities across South King County. The successful candidate will have a passion for improving public health through environmental justice, with a focus on creating healthier lives for all people in King County, especially individuals at high risk due to respiratory illnesses. This role involves visiting sites to assess ventilation and filtration needs, providing technical guidance on how to enhance indoor air quality based on the specific conditions of each location. In addition to assessments, the investigator will make referrals for additional services or resources where needed to improve air quality. The investigator will work closely with community-based organizations, healthcare providers, and regulated entities to address environmental health risks. The role also requires collecting data, preparing detailed reports, and engaging with internal and external stakeholders. The ideal candidate will excel in building relationships, possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills, and be dedicated to advancing equitable health outcomes for communities historically affected by systemic inequities, including low-income families, descendants of African slaves, Indigenous populations, immigrants, refugees, and other communities of color. 

*Climate & Health Equity Initiative*

Public Health – Seattle & King County (PHSKC) plays a critical role in building the capacity for King County and its communities to prepare for, mitigate, and respond to the health impacts of climate change. To focus these efforts, PHSKC launched in 2022 a cross department, interdisciplinary, community-centered *Climate and Health Equity Initiative (CHEI). *The mission of CHEI is to support health protection, prevention, and preparedness programs that minimize the adverse health impacts associated with climate change, particularly among frontline communities.

 
*Temporary opportunity.  * Term-Limited Temporary positions are "at-will" positions but are eligible for benefits. This TLT is currently anticipated to last for *six (6) months*, However, funding sources for this work remain uncertain and dependent upon decisions actively being made at both the federal and local levels. As a result, the end date of this position may be adjusted based on those decisions.  The County and the Department continue to work to secure long term funding sources. *Funding for this position is anticipated to last at least through June 30, 2025. *
 
This vacancy can also be filled as a Special Duty opportunity. For Special Duty Assignment interest, you must be a Career Service, Career Service Exempt or other regular (non-temporary) employee in King County who has completed their initial County probation. You must have supervisor approval prior to taking a Special Duty Assignment.

*Commitment To Equity and Social Justice*
Named after Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., one of the most influential civil rights leaders in our nation's history, King County is a vibrant international community with residents that represent countries from around the world. It is a region with increasing diversity that cherishes the traditions of many cultures.
 
The county government has a deep commitment to equity and social justice and advancing practices, strategies, and policies that promote fairness, justice, and opportunity for all – in our workplaces and our communities. With this commitment, King County has adopted a pro-equity agenda to advance regional change and ensure that residents from all communities are incorporated into our emergency planning and public outreach efforts.
 
We recognize that structural racism consists of principles and practices that cause and justify an inequitable distribution of rights, opportunities, and experiences across racial groups. Since declaring Racism is a Public Health Crisis in June 2020, King County and Public Health committed to being intentionally anti-racist and accountable to Black, Indigenous and People of Color communities.
 
To learn more, please visit http://www.kingcounty.gov/elected/executive/equity-social-justice.aspx

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