EH Program Support SpecialistSalary$19.92 HourlyLocation Missoula, MTJob TypeTemporaryJob Number2024-00459DepartmentMissoula Public Health- Environmental HealthOpening Date07/17/2024Bargaining UnitNon-Union Personnel PlanWork SiteMissoula County Environmental HealthScheduling/Hours of WorkTemporary part time 16 hours per week.DefinitionThis is a temporary part time 16 hours per week opportunity projected to last until 12/31/2024 possibly extended through Spring of 2025! As a Missoula County employee, you will be part of a team that is committed to positively impacting the community. The base rate of pay for this position is $19.92 per hour.The Environmental Health Department is seeking a PROGRAM SUPPORT SPECIALIST to join their team. This position performs advanced level administrative support duties for programs that build conditions that support the health of people, environments, and communities for the Environmental Health Division of the Missoula City-County Health Department. Details: Priority screening will begin on Wednesday, July 31, 2024. It is in your best interest to apply by this date. Applications will continue to be accepted until an adequate applicant pool has been established or the position has been filled.To Apply: •Please complete all sections of the online application, even if a resume is submitted.•Please include with a complete application the following attachments: A letter of interest demonstrating your motivation to work in Environmental Health.•Incomplete applications will be disqualified.•Complete job description available upon request to the Department of Human Resources.Representative Examples of WorkServes as administrative support lead for one or more major environmental health programs; performs data entry for environmental programs requiring specialized programmatic knowledge; maintains logs; manages inspection data; maintains electronic and hard copy files. Answers inquiries from the public about a wide variety of environmental health issues and County or departmental policies, rules and regulations. Assists in the dissemination of information necessary to implement programs and County or departmental policies. Performs complex administrative support work requiring the exercise of independent judgment. Takes meeting notes and prepares minutes. Composes and prepares correspondence. Creates reports and forms. Obtains information to complete detailed forms and applications. Assists in obtaining and compiling information and data for use in special reports; uses software to maintain department web pages; conducts research on assigned subjects; uses database applications to run reports and create graphs or charts for reports; may use desk top publishing to create brochures; newsletters or other publications. Participates in quality improvement projects, quality assurance, strategic work plans, and emergency response. Performs administrative and support tasks including: reception of callers and visitors; scheduling appointments and special events; preparing schedules, disseminating mail and other information; maintaining files; preparing payroll forms; receiving payments by credit card, check and cash; balancing receipts to daily reports; and managing invoice system.Minimum Qualifications•Requires high school graduation or GED equivalent.•Requires one year of administrative support experience. Requires experience working with computers and the general public.•SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: New employees will be asked to volunteer vaccination status for required vaccines upon hire and will be offered assistance during hiring to receive necessary immunizations. Employees who have not received the vaccines required for their positions or who are unwilling to voluntarily provide vaccination status for required vaccines will receive a reasonable accommodation where such accommodation does not require an undue hardship or endanger the health or safety of any person.Physical/Environmental DemandsThe work is commonly performed in an office setting with a considerable amount of time using a computer and phone. May require occasional light lifting (up to 20 lbs.).Located halfway between Yellowstone and Glacier National Parks and home to the University of Montana, Missoula is an academic center situated in an outdoor enthusiast’s paradise. Depending on the season, you can hike, ski, fish, float rivers, ride mountain bikes, or just sit back and marvel at the surrounding scenery. Join us in scenic, sophisticated, and service-oriented Missoula!Missoula County covers over 2,618 square miles of mountain lands varying in topography and climate from temperate river valleys to snow-capped peaks. Five large valleys and two major rivers wind through this mountainous region. Missoula County is large and diverse, featuring everything from the spectacular scenery of Clark Fork River running through town to lush ranches and a growing economy of small business. Skiers, outdoor enthusiasts, wildlife watchers, mothers and fathers, business owners, vacationers, fisherman, retirees, students, and many others have grown to love Missoula County's boundless opportunities.AgencyMissoula CountyAddress200 W BroadwayMissoula, Montana, 59802Phone406-258-4874Websitehttp://www.missoulacounty.us