Environmental Health Specialist, Food Safety & Investigations

Environmental Health Specialist, Food Safety & Investigations - 27130

USA: | Environmental Services | Full Time

24.08 - 31.96 USD per hour

Posted 2 days ago | Apply before October 25, 2026

NOTICE: This position is not covered by Social Security. Instead, SWDH employees benefit from a mandatory 401(a) retirement plan with fixed employee and employer contributions.

Are you looking for an opportunity to serve the communities of Adams, Washington, Payette, Gem, Canyon, and Owyhee counties? Do you crave a job where your work truly matters? Southwest District Health (SWDH) is recruiting for an Environmental Health Specialist (EHS) 2 – Food Safety & Investigations to join the dedicated group of public health professionals in the Environmental Section of Environmental and Community Health Services Division .

This position may be filled by an Environmental Health Specialist 1. The EHS1 is considered an underfill for the EHS2 and must obtain the REHS/RS licensure within one year of appointment wherein they will be promoted to an EHS2 with a salary increase.

If you crave team-oriented work, purpose, and work/life balance, you’ll love it here. We’re shaking up the stereotype that government work is dull. At SWDH, we’re disruptors and innovators, all passionately sharing the same vision: making Southwest Idaho the best place to live, work, and play. We foster a positive, inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.

Our Vision, Mission & Values

• Vision: A Healthier Southwest Idaho
• Mission: To promote the health and wellness of those who live, work, and play in Southwest Idaho
• Values: Accountability, customer-focused, and teamwork influence the work we do and the difference we hope to make

As an Environmental Health Specialist and public health employee, you will serve an active role in improving the health of your community. As part of a small, but mighty team, you will perform hands‑on inspections and investigations to assess, educate, and support compliance with environmental health standards.

You will focus primarily on food safety while also supporting work in childcare, public pools, and community concerns. You will partner with businesses and community members to reduce risks, provide practical guidance, and help prevent illness through education and response efforts, including foodborne illness investigations.

This position offers meaningful, people-centered work, variety in the field, and occasional after‑hours and weekend responsibilities to support community health.

We believe in taking care of our employees because when you thrive our communities thrive. Benefits vary based on the number of hours worked each week, with full‑time employees (30-40 hours) eligible for the full benefits package and part‑time employees (24-29 hours) eligible for benefits based on their regular schedule.

A Retirement Benefit Worth Talking About
PERSI is one of the standout benefits of public service.

Eligible employees can build toward a lifetime pension benefit, providing meaningful value well beyond today's paycheck.

• Affordable medical, dental, and vision coverage with full‑time employee‑only PPO coverage at $70.74/month for medical/vision and $12.08/month for dental. A no‑cost employee‑only High Deductible Health Plan is also available. Part‑time coverage is also available based on regular hours worked.
• Mandatory 401(a) retirement program with 12.4% combined contributions