Orange County Environmental Health is excited to share that all Environmental Health positions have recently been reclassified into higher pay bands, reflecting the value and impact of the work our team does every day. This reclassification creates new opportunities for career growth, advancement, and increased earning potential, and we are now recruiting to fill an exciting Environmental Health vacancy in our Retail Food Protection, Lodging, and Institutions Program. This position gives preference to candidates with quality assurance experience in retail food and general inspections. Please view the posting and apply using the county job portal, here.
Who we are…
Orange County is home to a diverse population, abundant resources, and a strong culture of public service. The Orange County Health Department prioritizes innovation, critical thinking, and data informed decision making. Our Environmental Health team benefits from strong support from our Environmental Health Director, Health Director, and Board of Health, along with a renewed investment in our workforce through this recent reclassification.
The Retail Food, Lodging, and Institutions team serves approximately 800 permitted establishments and a residential population nearing 150,000 – including the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill community and tens of thousands of annual visitors. A commitment to health equity is essential in our work, and staff are encouraged and supported in professional development and participation in professional organizations.
The details…
We are recruiting for a candidate with experience in retail food protection, childcare, public swimming pools, and tattoo programs. New salary pay band is $50,105 to $87,125.
Salary offers are commensurate with education, authorizations, and experience and are designed to remain competitive across the Triangle. Authorizations earned after employment are eligible for tiered compensation, providing continued opportunities for salary growth.
The benefits…
- Participation in the North Carolina Local Government Retirement System with Orange County contributing 14.35% of base salary
- Health insurance through Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina with 100% of employee premiums paid
- Dental insurance through Delta Dental with 100% of employee premiums paid and access to the Health Department Dental Clinic
- County paid life insurance, short term disability, and optional coverage plans
- Vision insurance with Community Eye including Lasik discounts
- 401k and 457 plans with a county contribution of $100 per pay period regardless of employee contribution
- Twelve paid holidays including Juneteenth plus additional annual leave hours on your anniversary
- Longevity pay beginning at year ten
- Generous annual and sick leave accruals with parental leave options
- Annual merit increases for proficient, superior, and exceptional performance
- Bilingual differential pay, fitness membership discounts, shoe allowance, county phone or stipend, fleet vehicle, and flexible scheduling options
Questions?
If you have questions about the position or how the new pay bands support long term career growth, please feel free to contact me. Thank you for your interest in Orange County Environmental Health.
Alex Rimmer
Alexandria Rimmer MPH, REHS
Retail Food Protection, Lodging, and Institutions Program Supervisor
Environmental Health Division
Orange County Health Department
131 W Margaret Lane, Unit 100
Hillsborough, NC 27278
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