Environmental Health Technician

Location

Murray, UT | United States

Job description

Salt Lake County…A career with a purpose in the community you love!

Salt Lake County invites you to explore our exciting career opportunities. We seek highly enthusiastic individuals to enrich our County with your experience and talent. If you enjoy working in a team environment that is committed to changing the lives of its community, please keep reading.

What it is like to work here:

At Salt Lake County our culture is woven into all aspects of our work and our employees’ lives, from the way we treat each other to the way we support the community. To promote and foster a fun and healthy work environment, we appreciate employees through great benefits, a healthy work life balance and room to grow and develop.

Surround yourself with:

Peers who are motivated to make a difference in the lives of those we serve. We serve Salt Lake County and envision a safe and beautiful place for all to live, work and have fun. Salt Lake County is about connecting people and championing our community. Community is more than a place….its our heart and service that bring us together.

We encourage a work life balance:

Working for Salt Lake County is more than just a paycheck. A career with /Salt Lake County includes several benefits and perks. We support our employees with 12 Holidays, up to 24 vacation days, 12 sick days and one personal day every year.

Additional Benefits include:

• Retirement options for hybrid pension/401(k) or 401(k) only with a 10% contribution
• Medical coverage including a 100% county paid premium option-Dental and Vision coverage including coverage for adult designees
• Health Savings account with a county contribution up to $1200/year, Flexible Spending Account
• 100% county-paid Long-Term Disability and Short-Term Disability option
• Professional Development including professional membership fees paid
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Plus: Onsite medical clinic, childcare and gym; hospital insurance, pet insurance auto and home insurance and discounts at County facilities.  

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JOB SUMMARY

Provides support to identify problems and solutions to minimize or eliminate hazards that may harm the environment and the population. Monitors environmental health and safety conditions. Conducts field activities and office work in health and safety programs.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Two (2) years of related work experience in a environmental health; OR an equivalent combination of related education and experience. Education may not be substituted for one (1) of the required work experience.

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 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

• Collects and analyzes samples and specimens for field work. Prepares and gives reports.
• Develops and maintains cooperative liaison with municipalities, counties, state and federal agencies, County personnel, and other groups/agencies.
• Trains and supervises temporary environmental health assistants with regard to sampling procedures, collection, and reports.
• Prepares and responds to emerging environmental health issues within all bureaus of the Environmental Health Division, and assists in monitoring those issues to safeguard the public health of Salt Lake County residents.
• Assists in responding to emergencies for earthquakes, floods, chemical releases and spills, and biological and other incidents.
• Gathers information and evidence on the nature, scope and cause of disease outbreaks during investigations.
• Assists with audits, conducts field work and surveys, educates on health regulations and compliance.
• Provides assistance to licensed professionals to issue notices and initiate compliance and enforcement.
• Assesses program needs, formulates proposals for solutions, and analyzes effects. Provides technical assistance related to environmental health issues.
• Provides support for public education programs; trains and educates citizens. Works through and with community organizations, governmental agencies, and community leaders to implement and maintain environmental programs.
• Provides support for studies and research into causes and solutions to environmental health problems, methods and techniques, and strategies for abatement and control.
• Maintains and operates specialized equipment and ensures the equipment is in good repair and properly calibrated and stored.

This position works in the Water Quality group of Environmental Health. This position This position requires some outside work in inclement weather to collect water samples from swimming pools and other source, and requires travel throughout Salt Lake County. Work schedule is Monday through Friday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM

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