Environmental Health Scientist Job at Salt Lake County
Job Description:
Identifies problems and solutions to minimize or eliminate hazards that may harm the environment and the population. Inspects and monitors environmental health and safety conditions. Coordinates and implements health and safety programs.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Grade 14:
Grade 15:
Must possess a valid Driver’s License issued by the State of Utah in order to drive a County or personal vehicle to various work sites.
This position may require additional certifications and trainings depending on the program assignment.
It is mandatory that all new hires receive the Tdap (Tetanus, Diphtheria & Pertussis) vaccine before beginning employment or provide a copy of their immunization record prior to starting employment. The immunization record must show the vaccine name and date received.
Upon hire, a two-step Tuberculosis skin test will be required. The first will need to be placed prior to starting employment.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
JOB SUMMARY
Identifies problems and solutions to minimize or eliminate hazards that may harm the environment and the population. Inspects and monitors environmental health and safety conditions. Coordinates and implements health and safety programs.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Grade 14:
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Environmental Health or a related area of study as required for Environmental Health Scientist licensure, plus must become licensed as an Environmental Health Scientist-in-training in the State of Utah within sixty (60) days of the date of hire and must become licensed as an Environmental Health Scientist within one (1) year of the date of hire.
Grade 15:
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Environmental Health or a related area of study as required for Environmental Health Scientist licensure and current Licensure in the State of Utah as an Environmental Health Scientist.
Must possess a valid Driver’s License issued by the State of Utah in order to drive a County or personal vehicle to various work sites.
This position may require additional certifications and trainings depending on the program assignment.
It is mandatory that all new hires receive the Tdap (Tetanus, Diphtheria & Pertussis) vaccine before beginning employment or provide a copy of their immunization record prior to starting employment. The immunization record must show the vaccine name and date received.
Upon hire, a two-step Tuberculosis skin test will be required. The first will need to be placed prior to starting employment.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Conducts inspections and surveys, monitors and investigates places or individuals, and determines compliance with the laws. Issues notices and orders, initiates and negotiates compliance, and follows through with legal action
- Acts as a consultant and provides technical assistance related to environmental health issues. Assesses program needs, formulates proposals for solutions, and analyzes effects.
- Investigates disease outbreaks and determines nature, scope and cause, takes appropriate action to ensure the cause is eliminated.
- Conducts studies and research into causes and solutions to environmental health problems, investigates methods and techniques, and develops and implements strategies for abatement and control.
- Develops and implements public education programs; trains and educates citizens. Works through and with community organizations, governmental agencies, and community leaders to implement and maintain environmental programs.
- Prepares and gives reports, proposes and drafts regulations and procedures dealing with environmental health programs.
- Collects and analyzes samples and specimens for field tests.
- Evaluates and approves plans and specifications, license and permit applications, and planning and zoning referrals.
- Maintains and operates specialized equipment and ensures the equipment is in good repair, properly calibrated and stored.
- Prepares and responds to emergencies for earthquakes, floods, chemical releases and spills, biological and other threats.
This recruitment will be used to fill any vacant positions in the Environmental Health Division, in Food Protection, Water Quality & Hazardous Waste, Sanitation & Safety, and Air Quality Bureaus.
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