Environmental Health Scientist/Inspector

Job overview

The Environmental Health Scientist/Inspector role is onsite in Saint George, UT. Compensation is not specified. The Southwest Utah Public Health Department conducts environmental health reviews and inspections across areas including food service, water, wastewater, waste, recreation facilities, and schools. The role assesses environmental health risks, evaluates compliance with applicable laws and regulations, recommends remedies, and uses planning models to identify trends and forecast needs. This work supports public health protection and environmental health program administration.

What you'll do

• Participate in reviews, inspections, and analyses for compliance with environmental health laws, programs, and regulations
• conduct risk assessments and recommend remedies
• use planning models to identify trends and forecast future needs and impacts. Must hold a current Utah driver's license and obtain the specified environmental health licenses and inspector certifications within the stated timeframes.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

environmental health

environmental inspections

public health

food safety

water quality

wastewater

risk assessment

regulatory compliance

saint george ut

southwest utah public health department

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Retirement pension and 401(k)
• 3.5 weeks of PTO
• employer-covered medical, dental, and vision premiums
• life insurance
• 12 paid holidays.

Why this role

Schedule is Monday through Thursday, 7:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m., and Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m., with every other Friday off. The posting lists a bachelor's degree requirement in specified fields and employer-paid medical, dental, and vision premiums.

About the employer

Southwest Utah Public Health Department is hiring for this role. Industry: Administration of Public Health Programs. Sector: 92.