Environmental Health Scientist

Daviscountyutah; Clearfield (UT); On-site; USD 35,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage (

DAY ONE benefits

13 vacation days

12 paid sick leave days

3 paid personal days

12 paid holidays

4 weeks paid parental leave

Full pension retirement

Annual performance increases up to 2.5

401k match of 2%

Job summary

Davis County Health Department, Environmental Health Division in Clearfield, Utah, seeks a full-time Environmental Health Scientist to implement protection and enforcement programs across food safety, water quality, air safety, and sanitation disciplines.

Level I–III detail qualifications and licensure requirements with competitive hourly pay and strong benefits. The ideal candidate communicates clearly, analyzes data, and takes ownership of tasks within a collaborative team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Health Science or related field that meets licensure criteria by Utah DOPL.
• Must become Environmental Health Scientist-in-Training within 3 months; licensed as Registered Environmental Health Scientist within 2 years.

Responsibilities

• Conduct on-site sanitation inspections of retail food establishments, commercial facilities, public pools, onsite wastewater systems, drinking water systems, and related entities.
• Conduct and evaluate laboratory tests for bacteria content in culinary water, pools, and non-potable water sources.
• Investigate complaints, recommend solutions and perform follow-up inspections.
• Perform quality assurance and assist in developing rules and regulations.
• Perform data collection using standardized techniques and equipment.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Effective communication

Initiative

Self-motivated

Proactive

Ownership of tasks

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Health Science or related field

Job description

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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