Public Health Clerk (Environmental Health)

Employment Type: 0 - Full-time Regular
Pay Range: $39,865.00 - 59,797.00
Location: Lone Tree, CO
Overtime Exempt: N
Elected Office / Department: PUBLIC HEALTH DEPARTMENT

Performs administrative support for the Public Health Department and its personnel. Performs functions including document preparation, meeting and travel planning, customer service, reception activities, answering process and program-related questions, and entering and maintaining related data.
Generally, the hiring range is $39,865 - $49,831 annually. Qualifications, education and experience as it relates to the position will be taken into consideration when determining hiring salary.

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ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: (The following examples are illustrative only and are not intended to be all inclusive.)

Performs customer service duties; provides general information and responds to specific customer questions; conducts necessary research and routes inquiries appropriately for more complex matters and interpretation issues; takes written messages.
Performs general and routine administrative and customer assistance duties including forms processing, data entry, cash balancing, and record keeping related to Public Health in Douglas County.
Files applications, permits, and other records in an accurate and timely manner.
Responds to complaints and requests for information from the public.
Receives complaints from the public and customers. May investigate minor complaints and refer complex issues to management.
Performs routine clerical duties such as answering phones, typing, searching files, filing, data entry, and record keeping.
Processes general department documents. Accepts documents, updates records, files, photocopies, and performs data entry, and retrieval.
Assists in preparation of general reports and written correspondence.
Schedules and coordinates conference rooms and sets up equipment and rooms for various events and meetings. Coordinates with Facilities and IT as needed.
Supports community outreach events, as needed.
Utilizes computer to enter, retrieve, verify, and correct data, maintain records, and develop spreadsheets.
Other duties as assigned.

Environmental Health:

Performs duties and activities related to the processing of applications for Retail Food Establishments, Onsite Wastewater Treatment Systems, and Body Art facilities.
Assures appropriate fees are collected, receipts issued, and daily reports are run and reconciled as appropriate.
Maintain statistical records of transactions.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

High school diploma or GED is required.
Must have a minimum of one year of general office or customer service experience.
Bilingual in Spanish a plus.
A combination of experience and education may be considered.

CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, & REGISTRATIONS: This position requires successful completion of a criminal background check.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Closing Date: 1/2/2026 5:59PM MST. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until a suitable candidate is selected.

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In the event of an emergency/disaster in or near the County, all County employees are expected to make every effort to be available to assist the County Manager, Elected/Appointed Officials and Department Directors to ensure the continued operation of any and all necessary County functions. This may mean being available to perform additional duties and hours beyond what is normally required. In the event that an exempt employee does work more than 40 hours a week in support of County operations during an emergency, such employee may receive overtime or other appropriate wage compensation in accordance with existing County policies or at the discretion of the County.

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