Environmental Health Specialist – Food Safety

Boulder County Sheriff's Office; Boulder (CO); Remote; USD 59,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to public health as an Environmental Health Specialist. This dynamic role involves ensuring compliance with food safety regulations, conducting inspections, and developing educational programs to promote community health. You'll work in a supportive environment that values diversity and fosters collaboration. With a full-time remote position, you'll enjoy a balanced work-life schedule while making a significant impact on public health in Boulder County. If you're passionate about food safety and community outreach, this is the perfect opportunity for you to thrive and grow your career.

Benefits

80-hour vacation bank upon hire

Monthly vacation and medical leave accrual

Pension contributions

Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in environmental health required.
• Strong knowledge of food safety regulations and community outreach.

Responsibilities

• Conduct routine inspections and enforce food safety regulations.
• Develop and conduct educational classes for the public and industry.

Skills

Knowledge of food safety regulations

Collaboration skills

Written and oral communication skills

Problem-solving abilities

Educational outreach strategies

Education

Bachelor's degree in physical, biological, or sanitary sciences

Four years of relevant experience

Six years of relevant experience for EH2

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Databases

GIS software

Job description

Boulder County Public Health Department is seeking to hire an Environmental Health Specialist I (EH1) or II (EH2) – Food Safety. This position works in the Food Safety Program and performs a variety of duties to help prevent the spread of disease, mitigate health risks, and ensure compliance with all food safety rules and regulations.

This is a full-time, benefited position that will work Monday - Friday from 8:00am - 4:30pm. This position will work remote and out of 3450 Broadway St, Boulder, Colorado. Under Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) guidelines, this position is exempt.

Boulder County requires its employees to reside in the state of Colorado as of the first day of work.

EH1 Hiring Salary Range: $59,592.00 - $72,654.00 Annually

EH2 Hiring Salary Range: $68,976.00 - $84,138.00 Annually

Tentative Hiring Timeline:

• Phone Screening: Week of February 24th
• First Round Interviews: March 3rd
• Second Round Interviews: March 10th
• Reference Check: March 11th

New employees receive an 80-hour bank of vacation at the time of hire, in addition to 8 hours of both vacation and medical leave accruals each month (Must not have been employed at Boulder County during the 12 months prior to re-hire date to qualify). Boulder County offers bountiful benefits, including pension contributions.

Boulder County employees may qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Visit studentaid.gov for more information.

1. Enforces federal, state, and local regulations and ordinances related to assigned areas; works closely with lead staff in selecting appropriate methods and procedures to use in resolving specific problems; receives training in and performs some duties in the enforcement of regulations and ordinances outside of assigned specialty.
2. Performs plan review of newly constructed and remodeled retail food establishments.
3. Conducts routine inspections within area of specialty, such as food establishments; issues permits and licenses where appropriate; works with operators and the public in resolving problems of compliance; keeps supervisors informed and receives assistance from supervisors in non-routine problems.
4. Performs routine investigations of public complaints related to assigned specialty; may perform other investigations as assigned by supervisor.
5. Reviews and updates assigned file records to ensure accuracy and completeness; prepares a variety of reports, correspondence, and articles for official use and public information.
6. Attends a variety of meetings, conferences, and training sessions.
7. Responds to incidents that may result in exposure to disease, epidemiological investigations related to foodborne illness, hazardous materials, or toxic substances.
8. Develops and conducts educational classes and presentations for clients, industry, and the public.
9. Designs educational and training materials and develops outreach strategies for target groups in the area of food safety.
10. Fosters teamwork and open communication among staff; participates in team-building activities.
11. Performs other duties, as assigned.
12. May be reassigned during emergency situations.

PLEASE NOTE: When completing your application describe all relevant education and experience, as applications are assessed based on the required qualifications listed. Resumes and other attachments are not accepted in lieu of completed applications and will not be reviewed in the initial screening process. Any personally identifiable information (PII) such as name and address will be redacted from applications that meet the minimum screening requirements and are forwarded to the hiring manager. If the hiring manager selects you to advance in the hiring process, your attachments will then be shared with the hiring team.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

Boulder County is looking for well qualified candidates to fill our positions. Any combination of relevant education and experience is encouraged. In this position, we are looking for a minimum of the following:

• EH1: Four years of experience performing technical tasks in investigation of environmental health conditions; OR a bachelor's degree in physical, biological, or sanitary sciences or related field.
• EH2: Six years of experience performing technical tasks in investigation of environmental health conditions; OR a bachelor's degree in physical, biological, or sanitary sciences or related field plus two years performing technical tasks in investigation of environmental health conditions.

Or any equivalent combination of experience and education.

DRIVER'S LICENSE:

• Applicants must have a valid driver's license and a clean driving record.
• Access to reliable transportation that is readily available for business use.
• For more information regarding a clean driving record, please click here.

BACKGROUND CHECK:

• A job offer is contingent on passing a background investigation.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of educational and community outreach strategies.
• Ability to understand, interpret, and apply statutes and regulations pertaining to food safety.
• Ability to conduct educational classes effectively.
• Excellent collaboration skills, with the ability to establish and maintain strong and effective working relationships with coworkers, partners, clients, outside agencies, and the public.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Knowledge of modern practices, procedures, and methods of environmental health and sanitation as related to food safety.
• Ability to perform moderately complex problem-solving operations.
• Ability to keep accurate records.
• Proficiency in databases.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (e.g. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook); GIS experience is preferred.

Boulder County is a workplace dedicated to supporting individuals and families of all types and to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and respectful environment for all employees. We prohibit unlawful