Environmental Health Specialist I/II

Job Description:

Environmental Health Specialist I/II

Description

Overview

The Larimer County Department of Health and Environment (LCDHE) is hiring a full-time Environmental Health Specialist to join our team!

This position will conduct health inspections and investigations of public and private establishments - primarily food service, schools, and child care facilities - to ensure compliance with local and state health and safety regulations. We are looking for someone who is detail-oriented and enjoys interacting with people.

Our mission is to provide everyone in Larimer County the opportunity for a healthy life! Learn more about our department here: https://www.larimer.gov/health

LCDHE works to provide everyone in Larimer County the opportunity for a healthy life and values strategy, professionalism, equity, and teamwork. We are dedicated to fostering a workplace culture that prioritizes Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) in every aspect of our operations. We recognize that unconscious bias can undermine our DEI efforts, so we actively address it through ongoing education, training, and open dialogue. If you are committed to learning and engaging in actively cultivating a workplace that prioritizes inclusivity for marginalized communities, please consider applying and join us on our journey to foster a workplace where Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion are not just words, but principles that drive our collective success!

To be considered for this position, please include both a resume and cover letter with your application.

Responsibilities

What you'll be doing:

• Conducting onsite inspections of regulated facilities and prepares reports related to the sanitary condition of water supplies, systems, food and drink establishments, institutions, recreation facilities and solid waste streams, or environmental conditions impacting air, water and land that can affect human health due to communicable, zoonotic and chronic disease
• May conduct technical reviews of blueprints, floor plans, and facility plans for compliance with applicable regulations
• Collects required samples
• Recommending corrections and issues compliance orders to address deficiencies and violations; issues or denies related permits
• Providing general and technical information and advice to the public to answer questions and solve problems
• Assisting in coordinating environmental health activities with federal, state, and local governmental agencies
• May participate in various committees and boards related to program activities and responsibilities
• Recommending changes or revisions to departmental policies for compliance with federal, state, and local regulations
• May provide supervision of volunteers, students and temporary staff

To view the full job description, visit: https://www.larimer.gov/hr/careers/job-descriptions#/app/detail/Environmental_Health_Specialist_I OR https://www.larimer.gov/hr/careers/job-descriptions#/app/detail/Environmental_Health_Specialist_II

What we're looking for:

• Have a general understanding of environmental health principles and practices and the ability to interpret public health needs
• Demonstrate working knowledge and scope of the application of the laws, rules and regulations, ordinances and technical aspects of operations in the programs they are assigned to work in
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with County employees, representatives of other agencies and organizations, and members of the community
• Have good time management skills; be able to multi-task and complete work in a timely manner in a lively work environment
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing
• Identify, analyze and secure corrections of out of compliance situations in accordance with Department policies
• Organize material and present information for educational presentations
• Operate environmental health equipment including sampling, inspection equipment and inspection software
• Perform complex duties independently without close supervision

Qualifications

To move forward in the hiring process, candidates must meet the required minimum qualifications. That said, we encourage you to think about your unique background and skills before applying. People often underestimate how their experiences match up with a role’s needs. We encourage you to apply if you meet the minimum qualifications and believe your skills and perspective can add value to this position.

This position could hire as an Environmental Health Specialist I or II depending on qualifications.

Environmental Health Specialist I

• Bachelor's Degree with 30 hours coursework in basic and natural sciences, required. Basic sciences include life sciences, natural sciences, physical sciences, or health sciences.
• Possession of a valid Driver's License by date of hire, required.

Environmental Health Specialist I I

• Two (2) years as an Environmental Health Specialist I with Larimer County, or comparable experience, required.
• Bachelor's Degree with 30 hours coursework in basic and natural sciences, required. Basic sciences include life sciences, natural sciences, physical sciences, or health sciences.
• Possession of a valid Driver's License by date of hire required.

Benefits

For all temporary positions, sick leave and our Employee Assistance Program are available and other benefits may be available.

Larimer County offers the following for all Regular/Limited Term positions:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits
  
• FSA or HSA depending on medical plan
  
• Short and Long Term Disability
  
• Employee Assistance Program
  
• Basic Life/Accidental Death & Dismemberment
  
• Accident Insurance
  
• Critical Illness Insurance
  
• Retirement Plan 401(a) with employer match
  
• 457(b) Deferred Compensation
  
• Paid time off including vacation, sick, and holidays
  

To view information on Larimer County's Benefits, visit www.larimer.org/hr/benefits .

Supplemental Information

Schedule
The typical schedule for this position is 8am - 4:30pm Monday to Friday with occasional work on nights and weekends. Work may be needed at any of the Department's three offices in Fort Collins, Loveland, or Estes Park.

Please Note
The Department of Health and Environment has a vaccine requirement. Successful candidates will be required to comply with the vaccine requirements or request a waiver.

Other Info

An offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of required pre-employment checks or testing.

All application components must be submitted by 11:59 PM MT on the closing date listed.

Larimer County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment in all employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity or expression, and sexual orientation), national origin, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, military status, or any other characteristic protected by law or regulation.

For all temporary positions, sick leave and our Employee Assistance Program are available and other benefits may be available.

Larimer County offers the following for all Regular/Limited Term positions:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits.
• Flexible Spending Accounts / Health Savings Account
• Short and Long Term Disability.
• Employee Assistance Program
• Basic Life/Accidental Death & Dismemberment
• Accident Insurance
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Retirement Plan 401(a) with employer match.
• 457(b) Deferred Compensation.
• Paid time off including vacation, sick and holidays.

Click here to view information on Larimer County's Benefits.

Closing Date/Time: 6/1/2025 11:59 PM Mountain

Salary:

$28.69 - $34.43 Hourly