Environmental Health Scientist II

Environmental Health Scientist II

The Utah County Health Department seeks to prevent avoidable disease and injury and promote health by monitoring the health of the community and assuring conditions in which people can be healthy.

The Opportunity:

Under general supervision of a Bureau Director – Environmental Health, independently conducts sanitation inspections of eating establishments, commercial facilities, and public buildings. Inspects onsite sewage disposal and water systems to determine compliance with ordinances and laws designed to protect the health and safety of the public. Responds to and investigates complaints related to public health. Conducts public education training related to environmental health.

May be assigned to work in multiple functional areas or exclusively to one, as determined by the Division Director – Environmental Health.

Grade:
Environmental Health Scientist II – 726

Starting Pay: $36.06 - $41.42

Schedule:

Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m.

- 5:00 p.m.

Job Qualifications – Environmental Health Scientist II :

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university that includes thirty (30) credit hours in the natural sciences or a closely related field.
• Three (3) years of experience as a licensed Environmental Health Scientist.

Job Qualifications – Environmental Health Scientist I :

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university that includes thirty (30) credit hours in the natural sciences or a closely related field.
• One (1) year of related work experience.

Additional Eligibility

Qualifications:

• Applicants must be licensed through the State of Utah as an Environmental Health Scientist.
• Applicants must obtain and maintain certifications in an environmental health field and/or certifications applicable to position.

Job Qualifications – Environmental Health Technician :

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university that includes thirty (30) credit hours in the natural sciences or a closely related field.

Additional Eligibility

Qualifications:

• Incumbent must obtain, and thereafter maintain, licensure through the State of Utah as an Environmental Health Scientist during the probationary period for new hires or the trial period for promoted County employees.

Benefits Package Includes:

• 100% paid premiums for health insurance
• Up to 6.2% match in your 401(k)
• Utah Retirement Systems (Pension and 401(k) options)
• Pre-tax savings Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Fourteen (14) paid Holidays
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program

AAP/EEO Statement

It is the policy of Utah County Government to assure equal employment opportunity to its employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, disability, age, sex, sexual orientation, genetic status of gender identity.

Utah County is an equal opportunity employer.