Open Until Filled.
This position will focus on consumer protection. Primary job duties include educating and inspecting restaurants, childcare centers, schools, and other retail food establishments to ensure compliance with state regulations and the safety of the community's health.
Hiring pay range:
Environmental Health Specialist I: $49,566.40 - $61,963.20
Environmental Health Specialist II: $55,244.80 - $69,056.00
Full pay range:
Environmental Health Specialist I: $49,566.40 - $74,360.00
Environmental Health Specialist II: $55,244.80 - $82,867.20
SUPERVISION:
Non-Supervisory.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:
- Environmental Health Specialist I: This is the entry-level position in the environmental health classification series. This position is responsible for performing the more routine tasks and duties assigned. Assignments are generally limited in scope and are performed within a procedural framework.
- Environmental Health Specialist II: This is the fully competent level classification in this series. Incumbents independently perform the full range of environmental health services for one or more programs.
GENERAL PURPOSE OF JOB:
Conducts a wide range of technical environmental health functions related to oil and gas development, air quality, water quality, hazardous materials and waste management, land use, onsite wastewater, consumer protection (childcare, retail food, and schools), epidemiology (foodborne, waterborne and vector borne diseases), and emergency preparedness and response. Participates as part of an environmental health team.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
(These duties are illustrative of typical essential responsibilities of the job, any one position may not include all the duties listed and may vary according to assignment)
Environmental Health Specialist I:
- Under close supervision, with an appropriate level of training, conducts a wide range of technical environmental health work related to oil and gas development, air quality, water quality, onsite wastewater, hazardous materials and waste management, land use, consumer protection, epidemiology, public health nuisances, and emergency preparedness.
- Conduct inspections and investigates the sanitary conditions for compliance for facilities and operations, such as: retail food establishments, grocery stores, temporary retail food establishments, childcare and school facilities, waste tire facilities, on-site wastewater treatment systems, air pollution emission sources, etc. The following activities may be conducted within the inspection program:
- Enforce State and Garfield County laws and regulations and initiate appropriate legal action under the direction of the supervisor.
- Investigate complaints and determine validity. Conduct investigation in conjunction with local, State and Federal agencies. Assist in the investigation of communicable disease outbreaks.
- Perform field sample collection, including but not limited to, water quality, wastewater discharges, air quality, potential food-borne illness, etc. Utilize technical equipment in the course of routine inspections.
- Write summary reports and appropriate correspondence.
- Complete assigned work and duties in a timely and professional manner. Employs appropriate guidelines or regulations. Majority of workload fits within normal bounds. Supervisor/senior staff more regularly involved in decision making.
- Efficiently use of County resources and work to implement changes that increases efficiencies within the department.
- Understand and work to ensure that County, department and division mission statements, visions, goals are met.
- Prepares and conducts environmental health education programs aimed at effectively presenting technical and scientific information to the public.
- Interacts with federal, state, and local government agencies, private industry, and other organizations to assist in coordinating environmental health activities.
- Collaborates with other department personnel to assure consistent application of regulations and department policies.
- May review blueprints, floor plans, and facility plans for compliance with applicable regulations.
- Maintain sensitive and confidential records information. Follow the Garfield County Code of Conduct and adhere to strict confidentiality guidelines, including HIPAA, and the appropriate non-disclosure and/or release of information.
Environmental Health Specialist II:
- Under minimal supervision, performs all essential functions of the Environmental Health Specialist I.
- Under minimal supervision, conducts a wide range of technical environmental health inspections and investigations related to oil and gas development, air quality, water quality, onsite wastewater, hazardous materials and waste management, land use, consumer protection, epidemiology, public health nuisances, and emergency preparedness.
- Demonstrated proficiency in one or more of the Division's programs. Displays a high level of initiative, effort, and adaptability. Commitment towards completing assigned work and duties in a timely and professional manner. Works with minimal supervision. Demonstrates responsible behavior and attention to detail.
- Assists with the development of departmental policies and regulations.
- Is available as a resource to train and assist other employees on a regular basis.
- Collect, create, and analyze data concerning environmental health-related issues.
- Participates in and prepares materials for public hearings and meetings involving departmental actions.
- In the absence of higher-level staff, may respond to inquiries from the news media and public, providing information about issues and individual cases as appropriate and in accordance with applicable open records laws and Garfield County policies.
- Participates on various committees that are involved with environmental health issues significant to Garfield County.
- Demonstrates responsible behavior and attention to detail. Individual displays flexibility and functions as a resource to other Division staff.
Other duties as assigned.
CORE COMPETENCIES:
(Representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities expected of the position)
- Public Service: A commitment to the mission of providing exceptional services to the citizens of Garfield County. It is who we are, and what we do.
- Customer Service: A commitment to providing exceptional service to all customers (internal & external), which includes being helpful, professional, courteous, and taking the time to understand customer's needs.
- Stewardship & Innovation: Is a good steward of public resources and looks for ways to be innovative and improve efficiency.
- Teamwork: Able to work together with a diverse group of people towards a shared goal, while considering the needs of others.
- Business Technology: Ability to utilize the technology required of the position and demonstrates a willingness to learn new technologies as required to assist the County in providing exceptional services, innovation, and work efficiencies.
- Communication: Proficient in communication, and able to communicate using the English language, including written, verbal, or other communication channels as required by the position.
- Integrity: Maintain a high level of confidentiality and professionalism while performing essential job functions.
BENEFITS:
- Medical, Vision, Dental
- Disability & Life Insurance
- Retirement Plan
- Paid Vacation & Sick Time
- Employee Wellness Programs
- Employee Gyms
To view the complete benefits information, please visit https://www.garfield-county.com/human-resources/benefits-brochure/
