Part Time EH Assistant/Water Sampler - Health Department

Salt Lake County•Murray, UT

23h

About The Position

Provides support to identify problems and solutions to minimize or eliminate hazards that may harm the environment and the population. Monitors environmental health and safety conditions. Conducts field activities and office work in health and safety programs. This position conducts water sampling at public swimming pools and public drinking water establishments. Work is often conducted outside in varied weather. The job requires accurate reporting and maintaining integrity of water samples. This position may include other program assignments within the Environmental Health Division

Requirements

Must have six (6) months of related work experience in public and/or environmental health, or 12 credit hours of related coursework from an accredited college or university in environmental health or a related area of study as required for Environmental Health Scientist licensure, or a combination of related education and experience.
Must possess a valid Driver’s License issued by the State of Utah in order to drive a County or personal vehicle to various work sites.
This position may require certifications and trainings depending on the program assignment.
Knowledge of: Public and environmental health principles
Sampling and laboratory procedures
Data collection, data entry and retrieval
Effective public relations and health education methods and techniques
Skills and Abilities to: Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
Effectively apply general principles to specific conditions
Work effectively with people from a variety of social, ethnic, economic, educational, and professional backgrounds
Defend and follow oral and written instructions, policies, and procedures
Work and act independently as directed
Operate a personal computer, sampling and testing equipment, and other program related equipment
Respond adequately to problems and utilize problem solving techniques
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with public, government, private groups, and individuals
Deal professionally and tactfully with angry individuals and diffuse hostile situations

Responsibilities

Assists with audits, conducts field work and surveys, educates on health regulations and compliance.
Provides assistance to licensed professionals to issue notices and initiate compliance and enforcement.
Develops and maintains cooperative liaison with municipalities, counties, state and federal agencies, County personnel, and other groups/agencies.
Provides technical assistance related to environmental health issues.
Assesses program needs, formulates proposals for solutions, and analyzes effects.
Provides support for investigation of disease outbreaks, gathers information and evidence on the nature, scope and cause.
Provides support for studies and research into causes and solutions to environmental health problems, methods and techniques, and strategies for abatement and control.
Provides support for public education programs; trains and educates citizens.
Works through and with community organizations, governmental agencies, and community leaders to implement and maintain environmental programs.
Prepares and gives reports, collects and analyzes samples and specimens for field tests.
Maintains and operates specialized equipment and ensures the equipment is in good repair and properly calibrated and stored.
Prepares and responds to emergencies for earthquakes, floods, chemical releases and spills, and biological and other incidents.