Public Health Clerk; Environmental Health

Public Health Clerk (Environmental Health)

Join the Public Health Department in Douglas County Government as a Public Health Clerk. Your role will provide essential administrative support to ensure the smooth operation of public health programs.

Description

• Performs customer service duties; provides general information and responds to specific customer questions.
• Provides general and routine administrative support including forms processing, data entry, cash balancing, and record keeping.
• Files applications, permits, and other records accurately and in a timely manner.
• Responds to public complaints and requests for information; investigates minor complaints and refers complex issues to management.
• Manages routine clerical duties such as answering phones, typing, searching files, filing, and record keeping.
• Processes general department documents, accepts documents, updates records, files, photocopies, and performs data entry and retrieval.
• Assists in the preparation of general reports and written correspondence.
• Schedules and coordinates conference rooms, sets up equipment for meetings, and coordinates with Facilities and IT as needed.
• Supports community outreach events as needed.
• Utilizes computer to enter, retrieve, verify, correct data, maintain records, and develop spreadsheets.

Environmental Health Responsibilities

• Processes applications for Retail Food Establishments, Onsite Wastewater Treatment Systems, and Body Art facilities.
• Collects appropriate fees, issues receipts, and runs/reconciles daily reports.
• Maintains statistical records of transactions.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum one year of general office or customer service experience.
• Combination of experience and education may be considered.

Certifications, Licenses & Registrations

• Successful completion of a criminal background check fingerprinting.
• Certification as a Deputy Registrar through CDPHE within six months (Vital Records Only).

EEO Statement

Douglas County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other status protected by law.

Benefits Overview

• 10½ paid holidays each year + a floating holiday.
• 9 hours of paid vacation per month.
• 8 hours of paid sick time per month.
• Medical insurance with three plan options.
• Life insurance 1.5x employee salary at no cost.
• Short‑term and long‑term disability at no cost.
• Mandatory retirement defined contribution 8% matched at 8%.
• Annual performance reviews with potential for salary increase.
• Additional benefits: dental, vision, accident/critical illness insurance, tuition reimbursement, and employee training.

For full employee benefit details, please view the Employee Benefit Guide.

To learn more about the role and apply, visit:
Douglas County Careers.