Food Inspector Jobs in Bend, OR (NOW HIRING)

Salary: $7,298.09 - $9,780.12 Monthly
Location : Bend, OR
Job Type: Regular, full time, full benefits
Job Number: 2026-00078
Department: Health Services
Opening Date: 05/19/2026
Closing Date: Continuous
Bargaining Unit: Non-Rep
Summary
ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT:
Deschutes County Health Services supports over 400 staff in Behavioral and Public Health programs working to promote and protect the health and safety of the community in a broad variety of community based settings.
This position is part of Public Health service area, which works to keep people healthy and safe by striving to improve and protect the health of people in Deschutes County. This work includes: disease prevention, surveillance and control; food and consumer safety; assuring clean and safe drinking water; ensuring access to essential health services; providing education about healthy lifestyles; implementing strategies to reduce and prevent high-risk behaviors among youth; and responding to pandemics and emerging threats, outbreaks and other events.
ABOUT THE COUNTY:
We know where you choose to live, work and play matters. Deschutes County is one of the largest employers in Central Oregon and the largest municipal government in the region. Our dedicated and passionate workforce of more than 1,250 employees provide County services in a number of departments, divisions, and offices.
Located in the heart of Central Oregon, between the towering Cascade Mountain Range to the west and the high desert plateau to the east, Deschutes County is the outdoor recreation capital of Oregon. We enjoy a renowned quality of life, with big-city opportunities and small-town neighborhoods.
We hope you'll consider joining our talented team.
ABOUT THE JOB:
As an Environmental Health Supervisor for Deschutes County, you'll play a key role in protecting community health through a range of environmental health programs. This position is part of the Environmental Health, Preparedness, and Engagement section within Public Health. You will collaborate with leadership to oversee efforts related to environmental health hazards, which may include food safety, air quality, vector control, climate hazards, drinking water, and recreational water. You'll manage regulatory staff conducting inspections and surveys, as well as non-regulatory program development staff. Identifying emerging risks and developing innovative strategies to address these challenges will be essential. Building strong community partnerships and engaging with local stakeholders will also be crucial aspects of the role.
The position typically operates Monday through Friday, and occasionally weekend support, with an expectation to participate in emergency response efforts if necessary. If you're excited about leading a team and implementing proactive solutions, this position offers a fulfilling opportunity.
Key Responsibilities:

• Program Oversight and Innovation: Supervises key multidisciplinary environmental health programs that may include food safety, indoor air quality, vector control, climate hazards, drinking water, and recreational water. Identify emerging environmental health hazards and develop creative strategies to address and mitigate these risks.
• Compliance and Enforcement: Ensure adherence to regulations set by the Oregon Health Authority. Analyze inspection data and research in collaboration with epidemiologists to address environmental risks. Maintain thorough records and technical documentation related to program activities.
• Staff and Community Engagement: Train, support, and supervise regulatory and non-regulatory staff while building and strengthening partnerships with community and businesses to advance environmental health initiatives. Organize and lead community outreach and educational events to promote awareness of environmental health standards.

What You Will Bring:
Knowledge of or experience with:

• Environmental health laws and regulations at the county, state, and federal levels.
• Techniques for evaluating compliance with environmental standards in various programs, including conducting inspections in food safety, indoor air quality, vector control, climate hazards, drinking water, and recreational water.
• Methods for identifying and addressing emerging environmental health hazards.
• Responding to public health emergencies.
• Innovative approaches to risk mitigation and program development.
• Best practices in record management, customer service, and community engagement.

Skill in:

• Investigating and resolving environmental complaints and hazards.
• Enforcing health and safety regulations effectively.
• Leading and developing staff, managing resources, and improving programs.
• Creating and implementing innovative solutions to environmental health challenges.
• Communicating clearly with the public, your team and colleagues, verbally and in writing.
• Building and maintaining strong community partnerships.
• Providing excellent customer service and resolving conflicts with tact.
• Interacting courteously with community members and staff.
• Supporting and advancing County goals while adhering to policies and procedures.

*This posting is not meant to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities, but rather constitutes a general definition of the position's scope and function.
Notification to all candidates will be sent via email and/or text only. Please opt in for text messaging or check your email and your Governmentjobs.com account for application status.
Review the full job description by clicking HERE.
Compensation
$7,298.09 to $9,780.12 per month for a 172.67 hour work month. Excellent County benefit package when eligible. This position is available immediately.
This position may also be eligible for a Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) on June 22, 2026, pending budget adoption by the Board of County Commissioners.
BENEFITS:
Our robust healthcare package covers medical, prescription, dental, and vision coverage at a minimal cost of $100 for employee only and $121 per month for employee plus dependents, which includes an innovative on-site clinic, pharmacy, and wellness and wellbeing services. Additionally, we include life insurance, retirement (PERS), generous paid time-off (14-18 hours/month to start, pro-rated for part-time), holidays, and professional development opportunities. Please click HERE for full benefit details.
This position has been reopened until filled.
Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Public Health, or related field;
• AND five (5) years of experience in environmental health programs;
• OR any equivalent combination of training, education, and experience that provides the required skills and knowledge to perform the essential functions of the job.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bilingual in English and Spanish.

Necessary Special Requirements
Driving is a requirement for this position. Possession of or ability to obtain a valid Oregon driver's license within 30 days of hire date. The employment offer will be contingent upon presentation of an acceptable and verifiable driver's license, pre-employment screening for criminal history, driving history, and controlled substances (NOTE: Positive test results for marijuana use may result in rescission of a contingent offer of employment). This screening must be completed with satisfactory findings in order for a formal offer of employment to be extended.
Registration with the Oregon Environmental Health Registration Board as an environmental health specialist is a requirement for this position.
Deschutes County is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We strive to build an inclusive environment that encourages, supports, and represents the diverse voices and needs of our communities. All are encouraged to apply - we welcome diverse perspectives and experiences.
If you are a veteran and would like to apply for Veterans' Preference, please click for information.
Excellent County benefit package when eligible.
Deschutes County offers eligible employees a comprehensive healthcare package that covers medical, prescription, dental, and vision coverage at a minimal cost of $100 for employee only and $121 per month for employee plus dependents. Included in the health care package is the Deschutes Onsite Clinic (DOC), which provides a wide range of health, wellness, and primary care services to employees and their dependents. The DOC offers convenient hours and no out-of-pocket costs to patients. The DOC Pharmacy is a full service pharmacy available to employees and dependents to have their prescriptions filled at a discounted co-pay. In addition to the health care package, Deschutes County provides a generous and comprehensive benefits program to eligible employees.
When Are you Eligible:
If you are hired on the first business day of the month, your benefits will start on the first of that month (immediate benefits, either that day or back to the first of the month if the first is on a Saturday or Sunday). If you are hired after the first business day of the month, your benefits will start on the first day of the following month.
Employer paid benefit offerings include:

• Life Insurance for employee and dependents
• Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
• Long-term Disability Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Retirement Program through Oregon PERS
• Time Management Leave

Employee paid voluntary benefit offerings include:

• 125 Flexible Spending Program
• 457 Deferred Compensation Program
• Supplemental Life and Accident Insurance

To learn more about Deschutes County's generous benefit offerings, please visit our page and click on Employee Benefits or click HERE for full benefits guide.
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This position requires a Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Public Health, or related field; AND five (5) years of experience in environmental health programs; OR any equivalent combination of training, education, and experience that provides the required skills and knowledge to perform the essential functions of the job. Do you meet the requirements as listed above?

• Yes
• No

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Please describe how you meet the minimum qualifications as listed above. Be specific with regard to education and years of experience.
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This position requires registration with the Oregon Environmental Health Registration Board (Oregon HLO). Do you have a current Registered Environmental Health Specialist credential from the National Environmental Health Association, Oregon HLO or a state that offers reciprocity?

• Yes
• No

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Preference will be given for bilingual in English and Spanish. Do you speak and/or write in English and Spanish?

• No.
• Yes, I speak English and some Spanish.
• Yes, I speak English and Spanish fluently.
• Yes, I speak and write in English and Spanish.

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Are you able to meet the requirements of the position with or without accommodation?

• Yes
• No

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