Environmental Health Scientist

Davis County Government • Clearfield, UT

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Davis County Health Department’s Environmental Health Division is hiring a full-time Environmental Health Scientist in Clearfield, Utah. The position performs professional duties to implement environmental health protection and enforcement programs. The Division’s priorities include ensuring food is safe to eat, water is safe to drink, air is clean to breathe, and sanitation and safety principles are followed. Duties vary based on work assignment. Applicants should submit a completed online application, complete college transcripts, a resume, and a cover letter.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in a field that meets Utah DOPL criteria for licensure as a Registered Environmental Health Scientist; examples include agronomy, biology, botany, chemistry, environmental health science, geology, microbiology, physics, physiology, sanitary engineering, or zoology.
• Level I: 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.
• Level II: Meet Level I qualifications, have two years of full-time experience as an Environmental Health Scientist or an acceptable combination of education and experience, and hold Utah DOPL Registered Environmental Health Scientist licensure.
• Level III: Meet Level I qualifications, have four years of full-time experience as an Environmental Health Scientist or an acceptable combination of education and experience, and hold Utah DOPL Registered Environmental Health Scientist licensure.
• Provide complete college transcripts with the application.
• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and effective communication.
• Demonstrate initiative, self-motivation, proactivity, and the ability to take ownership of tasks.

Nice To Haves

• Utah DOPL Registered Environmental Health Scientist license.
• 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 content 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 starting 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%.

What This Job Offers

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