Environmental Health Technician - Encampment Abatement Program

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.  We work in a hybrid environment giving you flexibility to manage working from home and being in the office.

 

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 environmental health; OR related education from an accredited college or university in environmental health or a related area of study as required for Environmental Health Scientist licensure, or a combination of related education and experience. This position resides in the Environmental Health Division, Sanitation & Safety Bureau. This job is assigned to the Illicit Encampment Abatement Program. Primary job duties and assignments include working outside in inclement weather, coordinating and conducting encampment abatement activities to remove environmental and public health hazards including solid waste, hazardous and regulated waste, biological waste and other materials. This position works closely with law enforcement, State and municipal officials and other support organizations.

 

This position may require certifications and training depending on the program assignment.

 

A valid Driver’s License accepted by the State of Utah is required at the time of hire. A valid Driver’s License issued by the State of Utah must be obtained within six (6) months of hire to operate a County vehicle.

 

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.
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