Environmental Health Scientist

Davis County Government • Clearfield, IA

9d • $26 - $47 • Onsite

About The Position

Davis County Health Department’s Environmental Health Division is hiring a full-time Environmental Health Scientist in Clearfield, Utah. The Division works to ensure food is safe to eat, water is safe to drink, air is clean to breathe, and sanitation and safety principles are followed. The position performs professional duties implementing environmental health protection and enforcement programs. Duties vary by work assignment and level (I, II, or III).

Requirements

• For Level I: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree in a qualifying field of study, such as agronomy, biology, botany, chemistry, environmental health science, geology, microbiology, physics, physiology, sanitary engineering, or zoology, that meets Utah DOPL criteria for licensure as a Registered Environmental Health Scientist.
• Level I candidates must become an Environmental Health Scientist-in-Training through Utah DOPL within three months of hire and obtain Registered Environmental Health Scientist licensure through Utah DOPL within two years of hire.
• For Level II: Level I qualifications plus two years of full-time experience as an Environmental Health Scientist, or an acceptable combination of education and experience; must be licensed as a Registered Environmental Health Scientist by Utah DOPL.
• For Level III: Level I qualifications plus four years of full-time experience as an Environmental Health Scientist, or an acceptable combination of education and experience; must be licensed as a Registered Environmental Health Scientist by Utah DOPL.
• Complete college transcripts are required with the application.
• Applicants should have strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and effective communication skills, and demonstrate initiative, self-motivation, proactivity, and ownership of tasks.
• Applicants must submit complete college transcripts, a resume, and a cover letter.

Nice To Haves

• Preference for applicants licensed as a Registered Environmental Health Scientist by Utah DOPL.
• Preference for a GPA above 3.0.

Responsibilities

• Conduct on-site sanitation inspections of retail food establishments, commercial facilities, public pools, onsite wastewater systems, drinking water systems, and other related entities.
• Conduct and evaluate laboratory test results for bacteria in culinary water, swimming pools, and non-potable water sources.
• Investigate complaints, recommend solutions, and conduct follow-up inspections.
• Perform quality assurance and assist in developing rules and regulations.
• Collect data using standardized techniques and equipment.

Benefits

• Affordable medical, dental, and vision coverage beginning on day one.
• 13 vacation days and 12 paid sick leave days.
• 3 paid personal preference days and 12 paid holidays.
• Four weeks of paid parental leave after six months.
• Full pension retirement.
• Annual performance increases up to 2.5%.
• 401(k) match of 2%.
• Competitive pay and a collaborative, service-oriented culture.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level