Environmental Health Specialist I

Garfield County ColoradoPosted 3 weeks ago

$57,491–$70,429 year

On-siteGlenwood Springs, Colorado, United States

EXPIREDGlenwood Springs, Colorado, United StatesOn-siteFull Time$57,491–$70,429 yearEntry Level

Full TimeEntry Level

Job Summary

Conduct independent environmental health inspections for retail food, childcare, waste tire, and wastewater facilities to assess sanitary conditions and promote public health compliance. Utilize technical equipment for field sample collection in water, air, and wastewater quality investigations while applying Colorado and Garfield County public health laws. Collaborate with federal, state, and local agencies to investigate public health concerns, manage outbreak responses, and coordinate community safety efforts. Provide plain-language education and guidance to regulated entities to improve safety standards and voluntary compliance. Maintain confidential records in accordance with HIPAA and issue permits for onsite wastewater systems.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in environmental health, public health, or a related field of study (30 credits of science-related curriculum)
Valid driver's license
Must possess the ability to move between diverse environments, including field locations, community sites, and office settings, to conduct inspections and assessments
Should be capable of lifting and carrying equipment, samples, and supplies weighing up to 45 pounds, as needed for field investigations and data collection
Able to bend, stoop, and kneel when conducting inspections, sampling, or assessing environmental conditions in various settings
Proficient in handling sampling equipment, measurement devices, and other tools used for environmental assessments with precision and accuracy
Be prepared for physical contact with environmental surfaces and samples during fieldwork, ensuring adherence to safety protocols and procedures
Adequate vision for observing environmental conditions, reading instruments, and documenting findings accurately
Hearing and auditory perception to communicate effectively with colleagues, community members, and stakeholders during field investigations and meetings
Able to walk and stand for extended periods during field inspections, site assessments, and community outreach activities
Ability to sit during office-based tasks, such as data analysis, report writing, and communication with team members and regulatory agencies
Display precise fine motor skills when completing paperwork, entering data into computer systems, and preparing reports and presentations
Must be able to effectively communicate using the English language, including written, verbal, or other communication channels as required by the position
Maintain an elevated level of confidentiality, professionalism, and ethical conduct (fairness, honesty, and respect) while performing essential job functions
Must be able to utilize the technology required in the position and demonstrate a willingness to learn modern technologies as required to assist the County in providing exceptional services, innovation, and work efficiency
Must be able to communicate using the English language, including written, verbal, or other communication channels as required by the position
Must possess the ability to move between diverse environments, including field locations, community sites, and office settings, to conduct inspections and assessments
Should be capable of lifting and carrying equipment, samples, and supplies weighing up to 45 pounds, as needed for field investigations and data collection
Able to bend, stoop, and kneel when conducting inspections, sampling, or assessing environmental conditions in various settings
Proficient in handling sampling equipment, measurement devices, and other tools used for environmental assessments with precision and accuracy
Be prepared for physical contact with environmental surfaces and samples during fieldwork, ensuring adherence to safety protocols and procedures
Adequate vision for observing environmental conditions, reading instruments, and documenting findings accurately
Hearing and auditory perception to communicate effectively with colleagues, community members, and stakeholders during field investigations and meetings
Able to walk and stand for extended periods during field inspections, site assessments, and community outreach activities
Ability to sit during office-based tasks, such as data analysis, report writing, and communication with team members and regulatory agencies
Display precise fine motor skills when completing paperwork, entering data into computer systems, and preparing reports and presentations
Must possess the ability to move between diverse environments, including field locations, community sites, and office settings, to conduct inspections and assessments
Should be capable of lifting and carrying equipment, samples, and supplies weighing up to 45 pounds, as needed for field investigations and data collection
Able to bend, stoop, and kneel when conducting inspections, sampling, or assessing environmental conditions in various settings
Proficient in handling sampling equipment, measurement devices, and other tools used for environmental assessments with precision and accuracy
Be prepared for physical contact with environmental surfaces and samples during fieldwork, ensuring adherence to safety protocols and procedures
Adequate vision for observing environmental conditions, reading instruments, and documenting findings accurately
Hearing and auditory perception to communicate effectively with colleagues, community members, and stakeholders during field investigations and meetings
Able to walk and stand for extended periods during field inspections, site assessments, and community outreach activities
Ability to sit during office-based tasks, such as data analysis, report writing, and communication with team members and regulatory agencies
Display precise fine motor skills when completing paperwork, entering data into computer systems, and preparing reports and presentations
Must possess the ability to move between diverse environments, including field locations, community sites, and office settings, to conduct inspections and assessments
Should be capable of lifting and carrying equipment, samples, and supplies weighing up to 45 pounds, as needed for field investigations and data collection
Able to bend, stoop, and kneel when conducting inspections, sampling, or assessing environmental conditions in various settings
Proficient in handling sampling equipment, measurement devices, and other tools used for environmental assessments with precision and accuracy
Be prepared for physical contact with environmental surfaces and samples during fieldwork, ensuring adherence to safety protocols and procedures
Adequate vision for observing environmental conditions, reading instruments, and documenting findings accurately
Hearing and auditory perception to communicate effectively with colleagues, community members, and stakeholders during field investigations and meetings
Able to walk and stand for extended periods during field inspections, site assessments, and community outreach activities
Ability to sit during office-based tasks, such as data analysis, report writing, and communication with team members and regulatory agencies
Display precise fine motor skills when completing paperwork, entering data into computer systems, and preparing reports and presentations
Must possess the ability to move between diverse environments, including field locations, community sites, and office settings, to conduct inspections and assessments
Should be capable of lifting and carrying equipment, samples, and supplies weighing up to 45 pounds, as needed for field investigations and data collection
Able to bend, stoop, and kneel when conducting inspections, sampling, or assessing environmental conditions in various settings
Proficient in handling sampling equipment, measurement devices, and other tools used for environmental assessments with precision and accuracy
Be prepared for physical contact with environmental surfaces and samples during fieldwork, ensuring adherence to safety protocols and procedures
Adequate vision for observing environmental conditions, reading instruments, and documenting findings accurately
Hearing and auditory perception to communicate effectively with colleagues, community members, and stakeholders during field investigations and meetings
Able to walk and stand for extended periods during field inspections, site assessments, and community outreach activities
Ability to sit during office-based tasks, such as data analysis, report writing, and communication with team members and regulatory agencies
Display precise fine motor skills when completing paperwork, entering data into computer systems, and preparing reports and presentations
Must possess the ability to move between diverse environments, including field locations, community sites, and office settings, to conduct inspections and assessments
Should be capable of lifting and carrying equipment, samples, and supplies weighing up to 45 pounds, as needed for field investigations and data collection
Able to bend, stoop, and kneel when conducting inspections, sampling, or assessing environmental conditions in various settings
Proficient in handling sampling equipment, measurement devices, and other tools used for environmental assessments with precision and accuracy
Be prepared for physical contact with environmental surfaces and samples during fieldwork, ensuring adherence to safety protocols and procedures
Adequate vision for observing environmental conditions, reading instruments, and documenting findings accurately
Hearing and auditory perception to communicate effectively with colleagues, community members, and stakeholders during field investigations and meetings
Able to walk and stand for extended periods during field inspections, site assessments, and community outreach activities
Ability to sit during office-based tasks, such as data analysis, report writing, and communication with team members and regulatory agencies
Display precise fine motor skills when completing paperwork, entering data into computer systems, and preparing reports and presentations
Must possess the ability to move between diverse environments, including field locations, community sites, and office settings, to conduct inspections and assessments
Should be capable of lifting and carrying equipment, samples, and supplies weighing up to 45 pounds, as needed for field investigations and data collection
Able to bend, stoop, and kneel when conducting inspections, sampling, or assessing environmental conditions in various settings
Proficient in handling sampling equipment, measurement devices, and other tools used for environmental assessments with precision and accuracy
Be prepared for physical contact with environmental surfaces and samples during fieldwork, ensuring adherence to safety protocols and procedures
Adequate vision for observing environmental conditions, reading instruments, and documenting findings accurately
Hearing and auditory perception to communicate effectively with colleagues, community members, and stakeholders during field investigations and meetings
Able to walk and stand for extended periods during field inspections, site assessments, and community outreach activities
Ability to sit during office-based tasks, such as data analysis, report writing, and communication with team members and regulatory agencies
Display precise fine motor skills when completing paperwork, entering data into computer systems, and preparing reports and presentations
Must possess the ability to move between diverse environments, including field locations, community sites, and office settings, to conduct inspections and assessments
Should be capable of lifting and carrying equipment, samples, and supplies weighing up to 45 pounds, as needed for field investigations and data collection
Able to bend, stoop, and kneel when conducting inspections, sampling, or assessing environmental conditions in various settings
Proficient in handling sampling equipment, measurement devices, and other tools used for environmental assessments with precision and accuracy
Be prepared for physical contact with environmental surfaces and samples during fieldwork, ensuring adherence to safety protocols and procedures
Adequate vision for observing environmental conditions, reading instruments, and documenting findings accurately
Hearing and auditory perception to communicate effectively with colleagues, community members, and stakeholders during field investigations and meetings
Able to walk and stand for extended periods during field inspections, site assessments, and community outreach activities
Ability to sit during office-based tasks, such as data analysis, report writing, and communication with team members and regulatory agencies
Display precise fine motor skills when completing paperwork, entering data into computer systems, and preparing reports and presentations
Must possess the ability to move between diverse environments, including field locations, community sites, and office settings, to conduct inspections and assessments
Should be capable of lifting and carrying equipment, samples, and supplies weighing up to 45 pounds, as needed for field investigations and data collection
Able to bend, stoop, and kneel when conducting inspections, sampling, or assessing environmental conditions in various settings
Proficient in handling sampling equipment, measurement devices, and other tools used for environmental assessments with precision and accuracy
Be prepared for physical contact with environmental surfaces and samples during fieldwork, ensuring adherence to safety protocols and procedures
Adequate vision for observing environmental conditions, reading instruments, and documenting findings accurately
Hearing and auditory perception to communicate effectively with colleagues, community members, and stakeholders during field investigations and meetings
Able to walk and stand for extended periods during field inspections, site assessments, and community outreach activities
Ability to sit during office-based tasks, such as data analysis, report writing, and communication with team members and regulatory agencies
Display precise fine motor skills when completing paperwork, entering data into computer systems, and preparing reports and presentations
Must possess the ability to move between diverse environments, including field locations, community sites, and office settings, to conduct inspections and assessments
Should be capable of lifting and carrying equipment, samples, and supplies weighing up to 45 pounds, as needed for field investigations and data collection
Able to bend, stoop, and kneel when conducting inspections, sampling, or assessing environmental conditions in various settings
Proficient in handling sampling equipment, measurement devices, and other tools used for environmental assessments with precision and accuracy
Be prepared for physical contact with environmental surfaces and samples during fieldwork, ensuring adherence to safety protocols and procedures
Adequate vision for observing environmental conditions, reading instruments, and documenting findings accurately
Hearing and auditory perception to communicate effectively with colleagues, community members, and stakeholders during field investigations and meetings
Able to walk and stand for extended periods during field inspections, site assessments, and community outreach activities
Ability to sit during office-based tasks, such as data analysis, report writing, and communication with team members and regulatory agencies
Display precise fine motor skills when completing paperwork, entering data into computer systems, and preparing reports and presentations
Must possess the ability to move between diverse environments, including field locations, community sites, and office settings, to conduct inspections and assessments
Should be capable of lifting and carrying equipment, samples, and supplies weighing up to 45 pounds, as needed for field investigations and data collection
Able to bend, stoop, and kneel when conducting inspections, sampling, or assessing environmental conditions in various settings
Proficient in handling sampling equipment, measurement devices, and other tools used for environmental assessments with precision and accuracy
Be prepared for physical contact with environmental surfaces and samples during fieldwork, ensuring adherence to safety protocols and procedures
Adequate vision for observing environmental conditions, reading instruments, and documenting findings accurately
Hearing and auditory perception to communicate effectively with colleagues, community members, and stakeholders during field investigations and meetings
Able to walk and stand for extended periods during field inspections, site assessments, and community outreach activities
Ability to sit during office-based tasks, such as data analysis, report writing, and communication with team members and regulatory agencies
Display precise fine motor skills when completing paperwork, entering data into computer systems, and preparing reports and presentations
Must possess the ability to move between diverse environments, including field locations, community sites, and office settings, to conduct inspections and assessments
Should be capable of lifting and carrying equipment, samples, and supplies weighing up to 45 pounds, as needed for field investigations and data collection
Able to bend, stoop, and kneel when conducting inspections, sampling, or assessing environmental conditions in various settings
Proficient in handling sampling equipment, measurement devices, and other tools used for environmental assessments with precision and accuracy
Be prepared for physical contact with environmental surfaces and samples during fieldwork, ensuring adherence to safety protocols and procedures
Adequate vision for observing environmental conditions, reading instruments, and documenting findings accurately
Hearing and auditory perception to communicate effectively with colleagues, community members, and stakeholders during field investigations and meetings
Able to walk and stand for extended periods during field inspections, site assessments, and community outreach activities
Ability to sit during office-based tasks, such as data analysis, report writing, and communication with team members and regulatory agencies
Display precise fine motor skills when completing paperwork, entering data into computer systems, and preparing reports and presentations
Must possess the ability to move between diverse environments, including field locations, community sites, and office settings, to conduct inspections and assessments
Should be capable of lifting and carrying equipment, samples, and supplies weighing up to 45 pounds, as needed for field investigations and data collection
Able to bend, stoop, and kneel when conducting inspections, sampling, or assessing environmental conditions in various settings
Proficient in handling sampling equipment, measurement devices, and other tools used for environmental assessments with precision and accuracy
Be prepared for physical contact with environmental surfaces and samples during fieldwork, ensuring adherence to safety protocols and procedures
Adequate vision for observing environmental conditions, reading instruments, and documenting findings accurately
Hearing and auditory perception to communicate effectively with colleagues, community members, and stakeholders during field investigations and meetings
Able to walk and stand for extended periods during field inspections, site assessments, and community outreach activities
Ability to sit during office-based tasks, such as data analysis, report writing, and communication with team members and regulatory agencies
Display precise fine motor skills when completing paperwork, entering data into computer systems, and preparing reports and presentations
Must possess the ability to move between diverse environments, including field locations, community sites, and office settings, to conduct inspections and assessments
Should be capable of lifting and carrying equipment, samples, and supplies weighing up to 45 pounds, as needed for field investigations and data collection
Able to bend, stoop, and kneel when conducting inspections, sampling, or assessing environmental conditions in various settings
Proficient in handling sampling equipment, measurement devices, and other tools used for environmental assessments with precision and accuracy
Be prepared for physical contact with environmental surfaces and samples during fieldwork, ensuring adherence to safety protocols and procedures
Adequate vision for observing environmental conditions, reading instruments, and documenting findings accurately
Hearing and auditory perception to communicate effectively with colleagues, community members, and stakeholders during field investigations and meetings
Able to walk and stand for extended periods during field inspections, site assessments, and community outreach activities
Ability to sit during office-based tasks, such as data analysis, report writing, and communication with team members and regulatory agencies
Display precise fine motor skills when completing paperwork, entering data into computer systems, and preparing reports and presentations
Must possess the ability to move between diverse environments, including field locations, community sites, and office settings, to conduct inspections and assessments
Should be capable of lifting and carrying equipment, samples, and supplies weighing up to 45 pounds, as needed for field investigations and data collection
Able to bend, stoop, and kneel when conducting inspections, sampling, or assessing environmental conditions in various settings
Proficient in handling sampling equipment, measurement devices, and other tools used for environmental assessments with precision and accuracy
Be prepared for physical contact with environmental surfaces and samples during fieldwork, ensuring adherence to safety protocols and procedures
Adequate vision for observing environmental conditions, reading instruments, and documenting findings accurately
Hearing and auditory perception to communicate effectively with colleagues, community members, and stakeholders during field investigations and meetings
Able to walk and stand for extended periods during field inspections, site assessments, and community outreach activities
Ability to sit during office-based tasks, such as data analysis, report writing, and communication with team members and regulatory agencies

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