Environmental Health Specialist III – Senior Onsite Wastewater Specialist

Jefferson County CO•Lakewood, CO

19h

About The Position

The Environmental Health Specialist III – Senior Onsite Wastewater Specialist provides advanced technical expertise and program support for Jefferson County’s Onsite Wastewater (OW) Program. The role is the primary contact for internal and external inquiries and supports enforcement monitoring, quality assurance, and training and technical assistance for program staff. The position collaborates with the program manager to advance initiatives consistent with departmental priorities, state and federal regulations, evidence-based practices, and continuous quality improvement. The schedule is a four-day work week, Monday through Thursday, at 40 scheduled hours per week. Occasional evening and/or weekend work may be required through an on-call rotation. In-office work is required during the training period as determined by the supervisor and business needs. Remote work options are among the listed benefits. The hiring range is $41.00–$42.00 per hour. The position requires a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field with at least 30 credit hours of basic or natural sciences, four years of progressively responsible onsite wastewater or environmental health experience, and compliance with applicable communicable disease immunization requirements. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered except where specific qualifications are required.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Health, Public Health, Biology, Environmental Science, or a closely related field, with a minimum of 30 credit hours of basic or natural sciences.
Four years of progressively responsible experience in onsite wastewater or environmental health.
Comply with Communicable Disease Control (CDC) program immunization requirements and Jefferson County Public Health policies at hire and throughout employment.
A valid Colorado driver’s license within 30 days of hire if driving on County business in a County or personal vehicle is required.
Successful completion of applicable pre-employment screening, which may include criminal history, motor vehicle report, education verification, and/or references.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Environmental Health or Public Health.
Bachelor’s degree in environmental health or a related field with at least 30 semester hours of physical science.
Registered Environmental Health Specialist (REHS) credential from the National Environmental Health Association (NEHA) or equivalent.

Responsibilities

Serve as an Onsite Wastewater Program subject matter expert by providing technical guidance, regulatory interpretation, and consultation to staff, industry, and community partners.
Collaborate with the program manager to implement program initiatives aligned with departmental priorities, state and federal regulations, evidence-based practices, and continuous quality improvement.
Conduct and support complex malfunction investigations, design reviews, enforcement actions, and disaster response.
Coordinate quality assurance activities with staff to promote consistency in inspections, regulatory interpretation, enforcement, and program standards.
Support development, implementation, and maintenance of program policies, standard operating procedures, technical guidance, training materials, and educational resources.
Assist the training lead with staff onboarding, technical training, mentoring, and professional development.
Analyze program data, regulatory trends, and emerging water quality issues to evaluate performance, identify improvement opportunities, and recommend operational enhancements.
Build and maintain collaborative relationships with regulatory agencies, industry representatives, professional organizations, and community partners.
Represent the department on committees, workgroups, and public forums.
Prepare technical reports, regulatory correspondence, presentations, and other documentation supporting program operations, compliance, and decision-making.
Perform other duties as assigned.