Senior Environmental Health Specialist

Examples of Duties

Summit County Government is seeking a knowledgeable and collaborative Senior Environmental Health Specialist (EHS). A Senior EHS is knowledgeable and experienced in all major Environmental Health programs. They promote community health by performing lead level consultations inspections and investigations as required by laws rules and regulations of the State of Colorado and the Summit County Public Health Department. They document violations provide education and recommend the initiation of enforcement actions to supervisor. The position will train newer EHSs. The successful candidate will have specific subject matter expertise and a leadership role in the retail food childcare center school and radon programs. The Senior EHS assists in the development of policies and procedures and makes recommendations regarding program improvements.

This is an exempt full-time position. The regular work schedule is Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Additional hours may be required to support investigations inspections training emergency response or other operational needs.

Typical Qualifications

Excellent organizational time management risk assessment communication skills (oral & written) and the ability to make professional judgments in the field. Self-starter with the ability to work independently on a team or leading a team. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Must be able to pass a criminal background check.

EDUCATION EXPERIENCE AND FORMAL TRAINING:

• A bachelors degree in Environmental Health Microbiology Environmental Sciences or other related field (30 semester hours in biological sciences)
• Two years experience conducting a variety of environmental health activities for a governmental agency or military

LICENSES OR CERTIFICATES:

• Valid Colorado drivers license at time of hire and throughout employment and ability to operate a motor vehicle
• Candidate must be a Registered Environmental Health Specialist (REHS) as issued by the National Environmental Health Association. Alternative equivalent state registrations may be considered in lieu of the NEHA registration but the candidate must obtain the REHS within 6 months of hire
• Standardized retail food inspector certification preferred.

Supplemental Information

To apply please submit a Summit County Government application resume and cover letter online at or mail to Summit County Human Resources PO Box 68 Breckenridge CO 80424. For questions regarding the position please reach out to Dan Hendershott at

All positions are subject to a pre-employment criminal background check and requires proof of citizenship or authorization for employment in the U.S.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Required Experience:

Senior IC