Environmental Health Specialist Lead



Environmental Health Specialist Lead

Salary

$33.36 - $40.04 Hourly

Location

FC 1525 Blue Spruce, CO

Job Type

Regular

Job Number

202300063

Department

Health and Environment

Opening Date

01/30/2023

Closing Date

2/27/2023 11:59 PM Mountain

Full/Part Time

Full Time

Overview

The Larimer County Department of Health and Environment (LCDHE) is in search of a full-time Lead Environmental Health Specialist!

This Environmental Health Specialist position will primarily coordinate and perform public health activities for our Air Quality Program. This includes conducting inspections and investigations of businesses, private properties and other environmental situations to ensure compliance with local and state regulations related to air quality, indoor air quality, and public health nuisances. This position will also support the Environmental Health Planner in land use development and regional planning, and assist with our Zoonoses program as needed.

At LCDHE, our mission is working to provide everyone in Larimer County the opportunity for a healthy life! To learn more about the meaningful work we do, visit our website: https://www.larimer.gov/health

Responsibilities

Specifically, this position:

  • Inspects stationary sources of pollutants and investigates complaints of pollutants to ensure compliance with the Air Quality Control Commission regulations.
  • Reviews land use development proposals to evaluate whether they follow environmental public health laws, regulations and/or principles. 
  • May work directly with applicants to provide regulatory guidance.
  • Coordinates with other local and State resource agencies to identify and assess potential environmental impacts of proposed development.
  • Meets with federal and municipal officials to review projects. 
  • Performs site visits and participate in public meetings.
  • Assists other Lead program staff in the surveillance and control of zoonotic disease outbreaks.
  • Organizes material and information for educational presentations.
  • Develops processes and identifies resources to improve or enhance environmental health programs.
  •  Identifies, analyzes and secures correction of out of compliance situations in accordance with Division's policies.
To view the full job description, visit - https://www.larimer.gov/hr/careers/job-descriptions#/app/detail/Environmental_Health_Specialist_Lead

We are looking for a candidate that will:
  • Have a general understanding of laws, regulations, principles, procedures, and techniques relating to air quality and other environmental public health programs, including water and on-site wastewater treatment systems; zoonotic diseases; food safety and disaster response. 
  • Be organized and able to manage multiple responsibilities efficiently while being flexible and working well with others.
  • Communicate clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing.
  • Establish and maintain effective working relationships with other County employees, representatives of other agencies and organizations, and members of the community.
  • Perform complex duties independently without close supervision.
  • Understand laws, rules and regulations, ordinances and the technical aspects of operations covered in the programs they are assigned to work in.
  • Effectively train and mentor co-workers and staff.
  • Operates environmental health equipment including sampling, inspection equipment and inspection software.

Qualifications

All candidates will be screened for the following required minimum qualifications. Any candidate who does not meet all of the qualifications listed as required will be eliminated from the process.

  • Bachelor's Degree or equivalent from an accredited college or university with major coursework in Environmental Health, or a related field, with a minimum of one 3-credit hour course in microbiology required. Related education or experience may be substituted on a year for year basis.
  • Two (2) years of experience in a directly related field or in the performance of similar duties and responsibilities, required.
  • Possession of a valid Driver's License by date of hire require.
  • Bilingual (English/Spanish) skills preferred.

Benefits

For all temporary positions, sick leave and our Employee Assistance Program are available and other benefits may be available.


Larimer County offers the following for all Regular/Limited Term positions:

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits

  • Flexible Spending Accounts / Health Savings Account

  • Short and Long Term Disability

  • Employee Assistance Program

  • Basic Life/Accidental Death & Dismemberment 

  • Accident Insurance

  • Critical Illness Insurance

  • Retirement Plan 401(a) with employer match

  • 457(b) Deferred Compensation

  • Paid time off including vacation, sick and holidays

 

To view information on Larimer County's Benefits, visit www.larimer.org/hr/benefits

Supplemental Information

Do you speak Spanish? Learn about our Second Language Compensation Program here: https://www.larimer.gov/hr/employee-relations/2nd-language-compensation


The typical schedule for this position is 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday to Friday, with hybrid/remote work options. In person duties could be located at our Fort Collins-Blue Spruce Campus, Loveland-Peridot Campus, or Estes Park-Brodie Campus.


An offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen and background check. As marijuana is an illegal substance under federal law, testing positive for marijuana (medical or otherwise) or any other substance for which the county tests, will result in the contingent offer of employment being revoked. A successful completion of the drug screen is defined as obtaining a negative result.


All application components must be submitted by 11:59 PM MT on the closing date listed.


Larimer County is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and prohibits discrimination and harassment in all employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity or expression, and sexual orientation), national origin, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, military status, or any other characteristic protected by law or regulation.



For all temporary positions, sick leave and our Employee Assistance Program are available and other benefits may be available.

  Larimer County offers the following for all Regular/Limited Term positions:

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits.
  • Flexible Spending Accounts / Health Savings Account
  • Short and Long Term Disability.
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Basic Life/Accidental Death & Dismemberment 
  • Accident Insurance
  • Critical Illness Insurance
  • Retirement Plan 401(a) with employer match.
  • 457(b) Deferred Compensation.
  • Paid time off including vacation, sick and holidays. 

 
Click here to view information on Larimer County's Benefits. 

01
Do you have a Bachelor's Degree or equivalent from an accredited college or university with major coursework in Environmental Health, or a related field, with a minimum of one 3-credit hour course in microbiology?
  • Yes
  • No
02
Do you have two (2) years of experience in a directly related field or in the performance of similar duties and responsibilities?
  • Yes
  • No
03
Will you have possession of a valid Driver's License by date of hire?
  • Yes
  • No
04
Are you bilingual in English and Spanish?
  • Yes
  • No
05
Please choose one of the Larimer County guiding principles listed that you feel most applies to you and this position - Larimer County will add value to the lives of its citizens today and in the future by:
  • Being good stewards of public resources.
  • Promoting innovation, adaptability, and committing to continuous improvement.
  • Providing consistent quality customer service.
  • Empowering people to take responsibility.
  • Being a fulfilling, enjoyable, and inclusive place to work.
06
Based on your choice in the previous question, describe how you would apply this guiding principle in this position.
07
Are you a current employee of Larimer County?
  • Yes
  • No

Required Question

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