Happy New Year,
What we need…
Orange County Environmental Health is recruiting to fill a Retail Food Protection, Lodging, and Institution staff person who is wanting to train for Retail Food Protection Plan Review. Please view the posting and apply here.
Who we are…
As you may be aware, Orange County has a diverse population and excellent resources. This job will offer a wider variety of experiences for retail food protection, especially specialized and cultural food practices, with a remote working and flexible schedule. We require a health equity mindset. Professional organization and committee involvement is expected.
The real details…
We are looking to onboard an experienced staff person with authorizations in FLI, CCC, Pools, and Tattoos. Interns are encouraged too. Preference will be given to a candidate with food safety or public health experience, knowledge, skills, and gifts. Salary is commensurate to education, authorizations, and work experience and intended to be competitive with other Triangle neighbors.
The benefits…
· Participation in the North Carolina State Retirement System
o Orange County contributes 12.10% of your base salary per pay period
· Health Insurance
o Blue Cross and Blue Shield NC
o Orange County pays 100% of employee premiums for health insurance
o Orange County pays a portion of dependent health insurance premiums
o High deductible plans with $1400 County Contribution to a HAS annually is available
· Dental Insurance
o Delta Dental
o Orange County pays 100% of employee premiums for dental insurance
o Health Department Dental Clinic is available for new county employee patients
· Life Insurance
o 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
o 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
o Orange County contributes $27.50 per pay period to the supplemental retirement plan you choose and will contribute up to an additional $63 ($1512 annually) per pay period as a match
· 12 Paid Holidays
o 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) plus a selection of other leave options
· 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
· 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 asowers Thank you for your consideration.
Victoria Hudson, MPA, REHS
Environmental Health Director
Environmental Health Division
Orange County Health Department
131 W. Margaret Lane, Unit 100
Hillsborough, NC 27278