Entry Level Environmental Justice Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Jefferson County is looking to hire an Environmental Health Specialist. This role with hire as a level I or IIposition.

TheEnvironmental Health Specialist Iis responsible fortraining in and performing entry level environmental and public health inspections and investigations of a variety of environmental conditions and regulated facilities to ensure compliance with codes, laws,regulationsand standards. They serve as a liaison and respond to requests for information from the public. They also support the activities of field work compliance teams.

TheEnvironmental Health Specialist IIis responsible forperforming intermediate to complex level environmental and public health inspections and investigations of a variety of environmental conditions and regulated facilities to ensure compliance with codes, laws,regulationsand standards. They serve as a liaison and respond to requests for information from the public. They also Participate in the activities of field work compliance teams and may be assigned roles on these teams that require intermediate to advanced knowledge of the subject matter.

SCHEDULE:

This positionoperateson a choice of our four-day work week (typically Monday-Thursday) or a five-day work week. This position may be hybrid, with remote work and in-office work as needed and approved by the Supervisor.

Personal Choice Work Model:After six months of employment, employees can collaborate with their supervisor to develop a personalized work model and schedule that aligns with role expectations. This flexibility allows employees to choose a work arrangement that balances in-office and remote work, with consideration for in-person tasks required by the role.

COMPENSATION:

Environmental Health Specialist I-Hiring Range: $27.23-$30.36 USD Hourly

Environmental Health Specialist II- Hiring Range: $32.43-$36.15 USD Hourly

Compensation will bedeterminedin accordance withthe JCPH Compensation Strategy based on education,experienceand job-related certifications.

BENEFITS:

Jefferson County offers a generous benefits package that supports your personal and professional life. Benefits include medical, dental and vision insurance, paid time off and holidays, retirement matching, wellness programs, tuition reimbursement, flexible schedules, remote work options and more.For more information, clickHerefor our Total Rewards summary.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

Environmental Health Specialist I:

• Performs compliance inspectionsof regulated facilities such as, retail food service establishments, childcare centers, group homes, schools, and swimming pools.

• Documents all violations,determinescompliance with applicable local and state laws and regulations Prepares andmaintainsinspection reports and otherappropriate documents, including but not limited to memoranda, letters, notices of violation and civil penalty notices.

• Initiates enforcement actions, as necessary, to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations.

• Investigates complaintsregardingenvironmental health concerns. Conducts disease surveillance and investigations.

• Provides and explains educational materials, regulations, policies, and other compliance informationto contractors, permit/license holders,consultantsand the general public.

• Responds to consumer complaints, requests for informationregardingregulations, procedures, and systems.

• Participates in professional conferences, and committees to continue learning.

• Supports higher-level staff with Instructing classes for food service personnelregardingproper handling,storageand preparation of food.

• Responds to environmental health emergencies such as regulated facility fires, and public health emergencies as needed orrequired.

• Ensures that communication is culturally competent and reflective of Health Equity and Environmental Justice principles.

• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Environmental Health Specialist II:

• Conduct and support other team members with scheduled on-site inspections of regulated facilities and businesses to ensurecompliance.

• Identifycompliance and violation issues. Establish compliance agreements,monitorcompliance, and performreinspection's.

• Conduct and support other team members with investigations in response to complaints of health and safety concerns in regulated facilities and businesses.Identifycompliance and violation issues. Establish compliance agreements,monitorcompliance, anddeterminewhen re-investigation is necessary to ensure ongoing compliance.

• Provide information and technicalassistancetoassistfacilities and businesses in obtaining and sustaining compliance. Inform businesses of potential monetary penalties.

• Participate in environmental and public health emergencies and response activities. Conduct investigations into foodborne illness complaints and disease outbreaks in regulated facilities and business.

• Prepare inspection documentation and reports. Prepare reports of complaint investigations. Share inspection reports with regulated facility operators.

• Review applications and construction plans for compliance with applicable public health related codes, regulations, and standards.

• Collect fees and issues permits and licenses.

• Assistand collect field samples and related public health data including biological and zoonotic samples for trend analysis or laboratory research.

• Conduct disease surveillance, case investigations, contact tracing, and identification of outbreak prevention measures and interventions.

• Serve as liaison with business owners, contractors, permit/license holders, consultants, interest groups, public, interest groups, and the public.

• Provide and explain educational materials, regulations, policies, and other compliance information. Respond to consumer inquiries and requests for information.

• Instruct orsupport classes in a variety of environmental health topics. Support higher-level staff with providing training,educationand outreach to the community.

• Support higher level staff with developing and implementing program changes improvements.

• Represent the county in legal actions involving environmental health concerns and enforcement actions associated with assigned areas of practice.

• Provides training for current and new inspectors related to their assigned program areas andexpertise.

• Ensures that communication is culturally competent and reflective of Health Equity and Environmental Justice principles.

• Participates in conferences and committees to remain current on Environmental Health issues.

• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Research shows that women and other underrepresented and historically marginalized groups tend to apply only when they check every box in the posting. If you are reading this and hesitating to click "apply" for that reason, we encourage you to go for it! A true passion and excitement for making an impact is just as important as work experience.

Minimum Qualifications:

Specialist I

• Experience:No experiencerequired

• Education:Bachelor's degree

Specialist II

• Experience: Two yearsdirectly relatedwork experience

• Education: Bachelor's degree

• Note: An equivalent combination of education and experience is acceptable.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Health,Environmental Science, or a related field.

• Master's degree in Environmental Health or Public Health

• Registered Environmental Health Specialist/Registered Sanitarian (REHS/RS) or Registered Environmental Health Specialist/Registered Sanitarian (REHS/RS) in training by National Environmental Health Association

• Industry-specific Knowledge:Familiarity with local, state, and federal laws, codes, and regulationspertaining toenvironmental health through direct workexperience .

• Technical Skillset:Strong written and oral communication; independent critical thinking and analysis; ability tounderstandlaws,regulationsand policies;proficiencyin time management and prioritization.

• Soft Skillset:Team-oriented, self-motivated, reliable; ability to articulate information clearly and effectively to diverse audiences.

• Additional:Bilingual in Spanish (speaking and writing). Candidates must successfully pass retail food inspection standardization and County required training(s) within one year of hire.

Additional Job Information:

• Criminal History and MVR Background Checks arerequiredfor every position.

• Offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion of criminal history, motor vehicle report, education verification, and/or references.

• In any materials yousubmit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.

• All Jefferson County Employees must apply through their internal profile.

• Colorado Driver's license within 90 days of hire.

• Compliant with the Jefferson County Public Health (JCPH) immunization policies at the time of hire and on-going throughout employment with JCPH.

• Ability to pass a pulmonary function test. Fit tested for proper N-95 or equivalent mask.

APPLICATION:

Qualified applicants are encouraged to applyimmediately. All applicants mustsubmitan online employment application by 11:59PM on the posted cut-off date. Follow this link to apply now:Jefferson County Colorado Career Opportunities

A resume and cover lettersubmittedwith your application are encouraged but will not substitute for the information requested on the application. Applications are reviewed for minimum qualifications listed in the qualifications section of the job bulletin, and applicants are contacted directly by the hiring team if selected. To view the status of your application, please log into yourcandidate portal.

For more details on the recruitment process, please visit:https://www.jeffco.us/1860/FAQs

Questions?Contact the Jefferson County Recruitment Team at 303-271-8420 orCareerTalent@Jeffco.us