Environmental Health Specialist I/II, DOQ (Depending on Qualifications) Full Time NEW

The Larimer County Department of Health and Environment (LCDHE) is hiring a full-time Environmental Health Specialist to join our team!

This position will conduct health inspections and investigations of public and private establishments – primarily food service, schools, child care facilities, and recreational waters (pools) – to ensure compliance with local and state health and safety regulations. We are looking for someone who is detail oriented who enjoys interacting with people.

Our mission is to provide everyone in Larimer County the opportunity for a healthy life! Learn more about our department here: https://www.larimer.gov/health LCDHE works to provide everyone in Larimer County the opportunity for a healthy life and values strategy, professionalism, equity, and teamwork.

LCDHE is committed to ensuring everyone in Larimer County has the opportunity for a healthy life. We act with integrity, serve with purpose, and approach our work with compassion, curiosity, and a focus on health equity. We foster connection, support all team members, especially those from historically underrepresented communities, and actively address unconscious bias through education and open dialogue. If you value inclusion, learning, and turning core values into action, we invite you to join us in creating a workplace and community where everyone can thrive.

To be considered for this position, please include both a resume and cover letter with your application.

Responsibilities

What you’ll be doing:

• Conducts onsite inspections of regulated facilities and prepares reports related to the sanitary condition of food and beverage establishments, child care facilities, K-12 school facilities, and recreational water facilities (pools).
• Recommends corrections and issues compliance orders to address deficiencies and violations in regulated facilities.
• Providing general and technical information and advice to the public to answer questions and solve problems.
• May conduct technical reviews of blueprints, floor plans, and facility plans for compliance with applicable regulations.
• Assisting in coordinating environmental health activities with federal, state, and local governmental agencies.
• May participate in various committees and boards related to program activities and responsibilities.
• May provide supervision of volunteers, students and temporary staff.

To view the full job description, visit – https://www.larimer.gov/hr/careers/job-descriptions#/app/detail/Environmental_Health_Specialist_I OR https://www.larimer.gov/hr/careers/job-descriptions#/app/detail/Environmental_Health_Specialist_II

What We’re Looking For

• Have a general understanding of environmental health principles and practices and the ability to interpret public health needs.
• Demonstrate working knowledge and scope of the application of the laws, rules and regulations, ordinances and technical aspects of operations in the programs they are assigned to work in.
• Have good time management skills; be able to multi-task and complete work in a timely manner in a lively work environment.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing.
• Identify, analyze and secure corrections of out of compliance situations in accordance with Department policies.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with County employees, representatives of other agencies and organizations, and members of the community.

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.

This position could hire as an Environmental Health Specialist I or II depending on qualifications.

Environmental Health Specialist I

• Bachelor’s Degree with 30 hours coursework in basic and natural sciences, required. Basic sciences include life sciences, natural sciences, physical sciences, or health sciences.
• Possession of a valid Driver’s License by date of hire, required.

Environmental Health Specialist I I

• Two (2) years as an Environmental Health Specialist I with Larimer County, or comparable experience, required.
• Bachelor’s Degree with 30 hours coursework in basic and natural sciences, required. Basic sciences include life sciences, natural sciences, physical sciences, or health sciences.
• Possession of a valid Driver’s License by date of hire required.

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
• FSA or HSA depending on medical plan
• 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 https://www.larimer.gov/hr/benefits .

Supplemental Information

Schedule

The typical schedule for this position is 8am – 4:30pm Monday to Friday with occasional work on nights and weekends. Work may be needed at any of the Department’s three offices in Fort Collins, Loveland, or Estes Park. During the initial six-month probationary period, the individual hired may telework up to one day per week, if business needs allow. After successfully completing the probationary period, the individual may telework up to two days per week, depending on business plans and operational needs.

Please Note

The Department of Health and Environment has a vaccine requirement. Successful candidates will be required to comply with the vaccine requirements or request a waiver.

Other Info

An offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of required pre-employment checks or testing.

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.