Southwest Utah Public Health Department ยท 3 weeks ago
Environmental Health Scientist/Inspector
St George, UT
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry LevelSouthwest Utah Public Health Department is seeking an Environmental Health Scientist/Inspector to ensure compliance with environmental health laws and regulations. The role involves conducting inspections, risk assessments, and utilizing planning models to forecast future needs related to various environmental health issues.
Health CareMedicalWellness
Responsibilities
Participates in reviews, inspections, and analyses to assure compliance with environmental health laws, programs, and regulations related to food service, onsite wastewater, culinary water, public swimming pools, nuisance complaints, subdivision infrastructure, indoor clean air, solid waste/landfill, hazardous waste, recreation facilities, schools, general sanitation, day-care facilities, etc.; conducts risk assessment of environmental issues, recommends appropriate remedies; utilizes various planning models to identify trends and forecast future needs and impact
Qualification
Required
Must possess a current Utah Driver License
Must become a licensed Environmental Health Scientist in training within 60 days
Must become a licensed Environmental Health Scientist by the Utah Department of Professional Licensing (DOPL) within 1 year of hire
Must become certified as an inspector in various aspects of environmental health as required by various state regulations or agencies
Bachelor's degree from an accredited program in a college or university with major study in one of the following: agronomy; biology, botany, chemistry, environmental health science, geology, microbiology, physics, physiology, sanitary engineering, or zoology
Evidence of a bachelor's or master's degree from an accredited program in a college or university including: a college or university level algebra or math course; and 30 semester hours of 45 quarter hours from at least three of the curriculums listed above
Working knowledge of federal and state regulations governing food quality and safety, air quality, water quality, wastewater, and hazardous waste
General and standard laboratory procedures, instruments, measurements, and terminology
Hazards associated with various chemicals, equipment, organic and inorganic substances
The nature and cause of various communicable diseases and other diseases linked to environmental health conditions
Various environmental health resources available in rural areas
Various funding sources available for environmental health management
Public relations skills
General county operations including applicable laws and regulations
Computer operations and various software applications related to word processing, data processing, and spreadsheets
Company
Southwest Utah Public Health Department
Southwest Utah Public Health Department focuses on wellness and the prevention of disease.
Founded in 1972
51-200 employees
Funding
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