Environmental Health Specialist I (Water Team)

Douglas County, Colorado • Englewood, CO

42d • Onsite

About The Position

Douglas County is seeking an Environmental Health professional to join our team! If you are passionate about protecting public health, enjoy working in the community and want a career where your work makes a visible difference every day, this could be the job for you. As part of the Douglas County Environmental Health team, the Environmental Health Specialist I performs inspections and investigations of public and private establishments and other environmental situations to ensure compliance with local and state health and safety codes. Working assigned program to include either retail food establishments, childcares, and body art facilities, or Onsite Waste Treatment Systems (septics), swimming pools, waste tires and landfills, environmental record reviews.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in Environmental Health, or a related field, one year of professional experience in a related program; or in lieu of bachelor’s degree, incumbent must have four years of professional experience in a related program.
• A combination of experience and education may be considered.
• Must possess a valid Colorado Driver’s License upon hire, with complying insurance.

Nice To Haves

• Sound judgment
• Strong communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Service-oriented approach

Responsibilities

• Performs inspections and investigations of public and private establishments and other environmental situations to ensure compliance with local and state health and safety codes.
• Works assigned program to include either retail food establishments, childcares, and body art facilities, or Onsite Waste Treatment Systems (septics), swimming pools, waste tires and landfills, environmental record reviews.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Retirement plans
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Wide range of additional resources to support your health, growth, and overall well-being.

What This Job Offers

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