Orange County Environmental Health is now recruiting to fill an exciting Environmental Health vacancy in the Retail Food Protection, Lodging, and Institutions Program. This position gives preference to individuals with quality assurance experience in retail food and general inspections. Please view the posting and apply 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 the unwavering support of our Environmental Health Director, Health Director, and Board of Health.
The Food, Lodging, and Institutions (FLI) team serves approximately 800 permitted establishments, a residential population nearing 150,000, including the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill student body, and tens of thousands of annual visitors. A commitment to health equity is essential in our work. Staff are encouraged and expected to engage in professional development and actively participate in organizations and committees.
The details…
We are recruiting for a candidate that has experience with retail food protection, childcare, public swimming pools, and tattoos. Salary Pay Band is $50,105 – $87,125. Salary offer is commensurate to education, authorizations, and work experience and intended to be competitive with other Triangle neighbors. Authorizations earned after employment are eligible for tiered compensation.
The benefits…
- Participation in the North Carolina State Retirement System
- Orange County contributes 14.35% of your base salary per pay period
- Health Insurance
- Blue Cross and Blue Shield NC
- Orange County pays 100% of employee premiums for health insurance
- Orange County pays a portion of dependent health insurance premiums
- High deductible plans with $1416 County Contribution to a HSA annually is available
- Dental Insurance
- Delta Dental
- Orange County pays 100% of employee premiums for dental insurance
- Health Department Dental Clinic is available for county employees
- Life Insurance
- Orange County pays for an employee life insurance policy based on employees salary up to $50,000
- Short-Term Disability provided for the employee
- Vision Insurance
- Community Eye which includes Lasik® discounts
- Optional Life and Disability Coverage
- Optional Pet Insurance, Legal Insurance, and ID Theft Insurance
- Recognized domestic partnerships for the purpose of establishing benefits
- 401(k) and 457 Deferred Compensation Plans
- Orange County contributes $100 per pay period ($2600 annually) to the supplemental retirement plan you choose and does not require a match
- 12 Paid Holidays
- Includes Juneteenth as a recognized Holiday + 8 hours of extra Annual Leave upon anniversary date
- Longevity pay at year 10
- Annual Leave that accrues generously based on longevity
- Sick Leave (accruals from other counties usually transfer) and Parental Leave (up to 240 hours per child by birth or adoption) plus a selection of other leave options
- Employee merit raises annually based on proficient, superior, or exceptional performance added to base pay
- Local apartment complex discounts for leases with county employees
- Differential pay (3% increase) for bilingual staff who pass assessment and use their language skills on the job
- Heavily discounted fitness membership to Orange County Sportsplex
- County cell phone or stipend
- Shoe allowance
- Fleet vehicle provided – parking arrangements contingent on territory/starting point
- Clean modern offices/ technology and flexible scheduling plus supported remote working options in lieu of most office work
Questions…
Again, please view Orange County postings and apply here. If you have questions about the job description or the benefits of working with us, you can contact me. Thank you for your consideration.
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
Phone: 919.245.2403 / Fax: 919.644.3006
Cell: 919.428.1318
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