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Environmental Health Specialist 1

Boise, ID · On-site

$20.81 - $27.74/hr

Central District Health (CDH) is currently recruiting for a motivated individual to join our dedicated group of professionals as an Environmental Health Specialist 1 in our Division of Community and ...

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Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Manager

Boise, ID · On-site

$150K/yr

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Clark Pacific

Traveling Field Safety Engineer

Boise, ID

$90K - $115K/hr

The Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Specialist - Construction supports the implementation of health, manufacturing, and construction safety policies. They support the EHS Manager - Construction ...

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Traveling Field Safety Engineer

Boise, ID

$85K - $115K/yr

The Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Specialist - Construction supports the implementation of health, manufacturing, and construction safety policies. They support the EHS Manager - Construction ...

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EHS Manager 1

Nampa, ID · On-site

$77.10K - $104.50K/yr

Position Responsibilities Reporting to the Director of EHS, the EHS Manager will lead, direct, and be responsible for the environmental, health, and safety, efforts for all Idaho Asphalt locations ...

Skanska USA

EHS Manager

Boise, ID

$79K - $107.10K/yr

The EHS Manager is responsible for the integration of environmental health & safety services into the business practices and compliance with regulatory requirements on their assigned Project. The EHS ...

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Environmental Health Specialist 1

LUMA

Boise, ID • On-site

$20.81 - $27.74/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 10 days ago

Job description

Vision: Healthy People in Healthy Communities
Mission: Partnering to promote and protect health in our communities
Values: Excellence / Positive Impact / Partnership / Innovation / Credibility / Humanity
Are you looking for an opportunity to serve the communities of Ada, Elmore, Valley and Boise counties? Do you crave a job where you can make a difference and serve the public? Central District Health (CDH) is currently recruiting for a motivated individual to join our dedicated group of professionals as an Environmental Health Specialist 1 in our Division of Community and Environmental Health in our Facility Based Program. This position will work in our Boise office.
The successful candidate will embrace our agency values, have excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills, a positive attitude, and will be organized and driven to provide exceptional service. If you have a passion for helping others and making a positive impact in your community, perhaps it's time you considered a rewarding career with CDH.
CDH is dedicated to living our values, is focused on a healthy work/life balance, has a culture that is centered on teamwork and empowerment, and provides an amazing benefit package including: PERSI Retirement Benefits (consistently ranked as one of the nation's best lifetime defined benefit retirement plans), Medical/Dental Benefits (employee plans are available at no cost) and Life Insurance for both the employee and eligible dependents. Paid time-off includes vacation and sick leave that begin accruing immediately upon hire, 11 paid holidays per year, and paid parental leave. Educational benefits include up to $2500 per year tuition reimbursement and student loan forgiveness.
This position, the Environmental Health Specialist 1, will be used for training purposes (underfill) for the Environmental Health Specialist 2. Through various types of on-the-job training, employees will learn to carry out the duties of the full working level (Environmental Health Specialist 2) and will be promoted when the full level is accomplished.
Typical Duties:
  • Evaluates environmental health conditions through inspections and investigations of food service establishments, childcare facilities, and public pools within the CDH jurisdiction;
  • Enforces applicable health, safety, and environmental regulations and determines existence and cause of violations;
  • Prepares reports of findings and advises business operators on correction plans, operating procedures, and safe food handling practices;
  • Conducts tests to determine levels of contamination; operates and maintains specialized testing equipment and detection devices;
  • Advises, consults, and collaborates with business owners and operators regarding health and safety rules and regulations;
  • Reviews plans and specification for a variety of facilities for compliance with sanitation standards;
  • Promotes public awareness of environmental laws, regulations, and standards;
  • Educates owners and operators on health and safety standards and foodborne illness prevention strategies.

Minimum Qualifications:
  • Good knowledge of Environmental Health Practices;
  • The incumbent must be willing to meet the National Environmental Health Association registration requirements as an Environmental Health Specialist or Trainee. This includes possession of a Bachelor's Degree or higher in Environmental Health or possession of a Bachelor's Degree with 30 semester hours (45 quarter hours) in basic science coursework. Click HERE to view the requirements.
  • Valid driver's license.

Supplemental Information:
Please note: The successful candidate will be required to pass a fingerprint-based background check.
Thank you for your interest in joining Central District Health's team!
If you have questions about this position please contact us at:
Email: hr@cdh.idaho.gov
Phone: 208.327.8503
CDH is a Tobacco-Free Workplace. Employees of CDH are required to refrain from the use of any nicotine products. CDH will not hire illegal drug or nicotine users.
CDH is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals. CDH prohibits discrimination against any individual based on their race, color, religion, political affiliation or belief, sex, national origin, genetics, disabilities, veterans' status or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws.
CDH is committed to access and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities, auxiliary aids and services are available upon request. If you require an accommodation at any step in our recruitment process, you are encouraged to contact 208.327.8503, or email hr@cdh.idaho.gov. Preference may be given to veterans who qualify under state and federal laws and regulations.
Notice: Idaho's Public Health Districts are agencies that are authorized by the State of Idaho as independent bodies. District employees are not State of Idaho employees, rather District employees who receive benefits through the Office of Group Insurance.

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Industry

Arts, entertainment, and recreation

Company size

201 - 500 Employees

Headquarters location

Santa Monica, CA, US

Year founded

2002

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