Consumer Protection Program Coordinator

Weld County Government; Greeley (CO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Weld County Environmental Health is seeking a qualified candidate for a supervisory and administrative role overseeing planning, development, implementation, and coordination of Consumer Protection programs (OWTS, Childcare, Schools, and Body Art). The position includes inspections, investigations, staff supervision, and program reporting for the Board of County Commissioners and Board of Health.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's degree in environmental health or related field, with at

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental health or closely related field.
• 4 years of experience as an environmental health specialist in supervised programs.
• Master’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise staff and coordinate administrative activities within consumer protection programs.
• Perform environmental health inspections and investigations as needed.
• Assist with program reporting, evaluation, and tracking expenditures.
• Present reports to boards including the Board of County Commissioners and Board of Health; fill in for manager when needed.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Environmental health knowledge

Program planning

Communications

Education

Bachelor's Degree in environmental health or closely related field

Master's Degree in environmental science, environmental health, public health, or closely related field

Job description

Weld County Environmental Health is looking for a passionate candidate who will bring professional, supervisory, and administrative work in the planning, development, implementation, and coordination of Consumer Protection programs (OWTS, Childcare, Schools, and Body Art). The person filling this position will be a subject matter expert in one or more of assigned programs while also performing required environmental health inspections and investigations. This position will supervise a small number of staff. This position may also be required to assist with program reporting and evaluation, tracking program expenditures, presenting in various group and boards, including the Board of County Commissioners, Board of Health and filling in for manager when needed.

Required Education

Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in environmental science, environment health, public health, or closely related field.

Experience Qualifications

4 years of experience as an environmental health specialist in programs that will be supervised, with at least two of those years as an environmental health specialist 2.

Preferred Education

Master's Degree from an accredited college or university in environmental science, environmental health, public health, or closely related field.

Skills and Abilities

• Must have the ability to be reached (such as on a cell phone) and work outside of normal business hours as necessary, especially during emergencies and as needed by the Health Department Executive Director or Division Directors.
• Candidate must have access to a reliable means of transportation prior to employment start date.
• Candidate must have ability to work hours outside of 8-5 Monday through Friday.
• Candidate must pass criminal background check prior to employment start date.

Licenses and Certifications

• NAWT Inspector within 180 Days Required and
• NAWT Installer I within 180 Days Required and
• NAWT Installer II within 180 Days Required and
• DL NUMBER - Driver License, Valid and in State Must have and maintain a valid Colorado Drivers License and use of personal, insured vehicle. Dependable transportation and auto insurance, maintained at all times, as required by State law (Upon Hire Required)
• Registered Environmental Health Specialist preferred
• Driving is essential in this position.
• Candidate must have a valid Driver’s License and Liability Insurance (Upon Hire Required)
• Candidate must pass a Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) evaluation and if hired, will be subject to continuous monthly MVR monitoring and random drug screens throughout employment.
• Pre-employment substance screening is required for this position.
• This position is subject to a pre-employment drug screening. Employment is contingent upon successfully passing the screening in accordance with Weld County policy.