Environmental Health Scientist

Davis County Government; Clearfield (UT); Presencial; USD 35.000 - 65.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Health coverage day one

Vacation days

Sick leave

Personal days

Holidays

Parental leave

Full pension retirement

401k match

Descripción de la vacante

Davis County Health Department, Environmental Health Division in Clearfield, Utah, is hiring a full-time Environmental Health Scientist. You will conduct on-site inspections, analyze samples, and contribute to protecting community health.

Requirements include a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and licensure by DOPL with timelines for In-Training and full licensure. The position pays $25.59–$46.83/hour with benefits like medical coverage from day one, vacation and sick leave, personal days,

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in a field like environmental health science or related disciplines.
• Must meet licensure criteria for Registered Environmental Health Scientist (DOPL).
• Completion of college transcripts required with application.

Responsabilidades

• Conduct on-site sanitation inspections of retail food establishments and related facilities.
• Conduct laboratory tests of samples for bacteria content in water and pools.
• Investigate complaints, propose solutions, and perform follow-up inspections.
• Assist in developing rules, regulations, and data collection.

Conocimientos

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Effective communication

Initiative

Educación

Bachelor's Degree in environmental health or related field

Descripción del empleo

Are you interested in public health and protecting the community against environmental problems? Are you motivated by work that impacts community safety from natural and manmade influences? Do you thrive in a role requiring clear communication, problem-solving and collaboration within a team dynamic?

If this sounds like you keep reading!

Davis County Health Department, Environmental Health Division

is currently hiring for a full-time Environmental Health Scientist in Clearfield, Utah. The priorities of the Division are rooted in ensuring food is safe to eat, water is safe to drink, air is clean to breathe, and principles of sanitation and safety are followed. This position performs professional duties in the implementation of environmental health protection and enforcement programs.

Pay Range And Benefits

Level I Non-licensed candidates will start at $25.59/hr

Level II (refer to qualifications below): $28.67- $44.29/hr

Level III (refer to qualifications below): $30.32 - $46.83/hr

Salary Based On Qualifications And Experience.

In addition to competitive pay and our collaborative and service oriented culture, we offer the following benefits:

• Affordable Medical, dental, and vision coverage DAY ONE!
• 13 vacation days and 12 paid sick leave days
• 3 paid personal preference days and 12 paid holidays
• 4 weeks of paid parental leave after 6 months
• Full pension retirement
• Annual performance increases up to 2.5%
• 401k match of 2%

Requirements

(complete college transcripts are required with application)

Level I

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree in a field of study (i.e., agronomy, biology, botany, chemistry, environmental health science, geology, microbiology, physics, physiology, sanitary engineering or zoology) that meets criteria for licensure as a Registered Environmental Health Scientist by the Utah Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing (DOPL).

• Must become an Environmental Health Scientist-in-Training by the Utah DOPL within three (3) months of hire date. Must be licensed as a Registered Environmental Health Scientist by the Utah DOPL within two (2) years of hire date.

Level II

Level I qualifications plus two (2) years of full-time experience as an Environmental Health Scientist, or an acceptable combination of education and experience. Must be licensed as a Registered Environmental Health Scientist by the Utah DOPL.

Level III

Level I qualifications plus four (4) years of full-time experience as an Environmental Health Scientist, or an acceptable combination of education and experience. Must be licensed as a Registered Environmental Health Scientist by the Utah DOPL.

Preference for applicants who are licensed as a Registered Environmental Health Scientist by the Utah DOPL.

Preference for GPA above 3.0.

Our Ideal Candidate:

The ideal candidate has strong analytical skills, attention to detail and effective communication. The ideal candidate demonstrates initiative, is self-motivated, proactive and able to take ownership of tasks.

Day to Day Duties

Duties vary based on work assignment

• Conducts on-site sanitation inspections of retail food establishments, commercial facilities, public pools, onsite wastewater systems, drinking water systems, and other related entities.
• Conducts and evaluates results of laboratory tests of samples for determining bacteria content of culinary water, swimming pools, and non-potable water sources.
• Investigates complaints, recommends solutions, and makes follow-up inspections.
• Performs quality assurance, assists in developing rules and regulations.
• Performs data collection using standardized techniques and equipment.

We hope to meet you soon!

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Salary: $25.59 - $46.83 per hour