Environmental Health Specialist I

Salary: $51,608.00 - $77,412.00 Annually
Location : and Highlands Ranch, CO
Job Type: Full-Time Regular
Job Number: 2023 - 2139
Department: Public Health Department
Opening Date: 11/14/2023
Description
This is an entry-level position. The Environmental Health Specialist I performs inspections and investigations of public and private establishments and other environmental situations to ensure compliance with local and state health and safety codes. Will work in assigned program to include either retail food establishments, childcares, and body art facilities, or wastewater and solid and hazardous waste
Examples of Duties
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: (The following examples are illustrative only and are not intended to be all-inclusive.)

• Conducts field inspections and prepares reports related to the assigned program, or environmental conditions impacting air, water, and land that can affect human health due to communicable, zoonotic, and chronic disease.
• Trains in the enforcement of Federal, State, and local regulations and ordinances related to assigned areas; works closely with superiors in selecting appropriate methods and procedures to use in resolving specific problems; receives training in and performs some duties in the enforcement of regulations and ordinances outside of assigned specialty.
• Trains in and performs routine investigations of public complaints related to assigned specialty; may perform other investigations as assigned by supervisor
• Provides general and technical information and advice to the public to answer questions and solve problems.
• Uses excellent verbal communication skills to explain findings of investigations, field tests, and laboratory analysis to owners and managers of establishments and occupants of premises subject to Environmental Health requirements.
• Uses excellent verbal communication skills to explain findings of investigations, field tests, and laboratory analysis to owners and managers of establishments and occupants of premises subject to Environmental Health requirements.
• Responds to incidents that may result in exposure to disease, hazardous materials, or toxic substances.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: Equivalent to a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in Environmental Health, or a related field, one year of professional experience in a related program; or in lieu of bachelor's degree, incumbent must have four years of professional experience in a related program. A combination of experience and education may be considered.
CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, & REGISTRATIONS:

• Must possess a valid Colorado Driver's License upon hire, with complying insurance. Review of motor vehicle record is required at time of hire and periodically throughout employment.
• This position requires successful completion of a criminal background check including fingerprinting through a national database.

Supplemental Information
This position is open until filled, review of applications will begin immediately and continue until a suitable candidate is selected.
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Douglas County offers an excellent comprehensive benefit package including but not limited to: Medical/Dental/Vision.
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Douglas County offers a comprehensive benefit package. For a more detailed overview of our benefit package, click on the link below.
Why Douglas County? We offer excellent benefits to our employees!

• 10 ½ paid holidays each year + a floating holiday
• 8 hours of paid vacation per month
• 8 hours of paid sick time per month
• Medical insurance employees can choose from three plan options: Aetna WHN CO Front Range Select, Aetna Open Access Select (HMO) or Aetna WHN CO Front Range Choice POSII HDHP/HSA.
• Life insurance 1.5 times employee salary at no cost to employee
• Short-term and long-term disability at no cost to employee
• Mandatory retirement - defined contribution of 8% - matched at 8%
• Annual performance reviews with potential for an increase

Additionally, we offer dental, vision, accident/critical illness insurance, tuition reimbursement, and employee training. Part-time employees receive a pro-rated benefits package.