Environmental Health Scientist - Part Time, No Benefits

Utah County Government; Orem (UT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 49,000; Part time

Job summary

Utah County Government seeks an Environmental Health Scientist to perform part-time inspections of food establishments, ensuring adherence to safety standards. The position emphasizes independent work, education of operators, and timely documentation of findings.

Under supervision, the role may assist with complaints and temporary events, contributing to community health. Applicants must hold a Utah Environmental Health Scientist license and a relevant science degree.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university that includes thirty (30) credit hours in the natural sciences or a closely related field.
• One (1) year of related work experience.
• Licensing through the State of Utah as an Environmental Health Scientist is required.

Responsibilities

• Independently conducts inspections of retail food establishments and mobile food businesses to evaluate compliance with food safety laws.
• Provides education and technical assistance to food establishment operators.
• Documents inspection findings and works with operators to correct food safety concerns.
• May assist with complaint investigations, temporary food events, and other Food Protection Bureau activities.

Skills

Environmental health

Food safety inspections

Regulatory compliance

Education outreach

Education

Bachelor's degree with 30 science credits

Job description

UTAH COUNTY OFFICE OF HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT100 East Center, Suite 3800, Provo, UT 84606 Phone: [phone]Fax: [phone] Email: [e-mail]“The Value of Public Service Employment is vital to the success of our state, county, and local communities.”Utah County Government Employees start every day with the well-being of the entire community in mind: How can I make my community a better place? Who will need my help and protection? How will I make a difference for someone?We hire smart, compassionate, loyal, ethical, committed, innovative people.Apply today and join our Team.JOB ANNOUNCEMENTThe Utah County Health Department seeks to prevent avoidable disease and injury and promote health by monitoring the health of the community and assuring conditions in which people can be healthy.POSITION: Environmental Health Scientist – Part Time, No BenefitsArea of Focus: Food EstablishmentsThe Opportunity:Under the general supervision of a Food Protection Bureau Supervisor, independently conducts inspections of retail food establishments and mobile food businesses to evaluate compliance with applicable food safety laws and regulations. Provides education and technical assistance to food establishment operators, documents inspection findings, and works with operators to identify and correct food safety concerns. May assist with complaint investigations, temporary food events, and other Food Protection Bureau activities as assigned.Starting Pay: $30.74 - $35.35 based upon experienceWork Schedule: This position is expected to work an average of approximately 20 hours per week. Work hours are highly flexible and may include any combination of weekdays, evenings, and weekends. The employee may establish their own work schedule based on availability and Bureau workload and inspection needs.Job Qualifications:1. Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university that includes thirty (30) credit hours in the natural sciences or a closely related field.2. One (1) year of related work experience.Additional Eligibility Qualifications:1. Applicants must be licensed through the State of Utah as an Environmental Health Scientist.AAP/EEO StatementIt is the policy of Utah County Government to assure equal employment opportunity to its employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, disability, age, sex, sexual orientation, genetic status of gender identity.UTAH COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER