ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH TECHNICIAN

Job Description

Job Description:\n\n JOB SUMMARY: Under the general supervision of the Environmental Health Specialist Manager or other administrating supervisor, this position provides a variety of routine and technical environmental health/emergency preparedness duties. This position will divide the incumbent's time 50% environmental Health Technician work and 50% Emergency Preparedness Coordinator responsibilities. The individual in this position performs technical work related to Environmental Health issues primarily surrounding OWTS permits but may inspect and report on other environmental health issues as necessary. In addition, the person in this job will coordinate with local, state, and federal agencies to create an effective emergency response system. BENEFITS Benefits: Clear Creek County offers a comprehensive benefits package for eligible employees, which may include retirement benefits, medical, dental, and vision coverage; wellness programs; county-paid life and disability insurance; flexible spending and health savings account options; paid time off, sick leave, and holidays; Employee Assistance Program (EAP) resources; telehealth services; and voluntary supplemental benefit offerings. Benefit eligibility is based on position and scheduled hours; not all positions qualify for the full benefits package. Sheriff's Office Positions Only: Enhanced retirement benefits through FPPA (Fire & Police Pension Association) are currently under development, with anticipated implementation in late 2026. PRINCIPAL JOB DUTIES: Environmental Health Technician Duties:Assists the Environmental Health Manager as required to maintain compliance of all residents/landowners/operators with Federal, State, and County regulations in a consistent, non-selective, and objective mannerPreliminary review of OWTS (Onsite Wastewater Treatment System) permits to ensure minimum requirements are met.Manage the issuance of licenses, proctoring of tests, and collection of fees for OWTS Licensed Contractors and Cleaners.Manages & maintains Clear Creek County On-site Wastewater Treatment System records and files.Drafts correspondence as required for expiration letters, approval for use letters, etc.Assists the Environmental Health Manager out in the field as needed for items such as site evaluation, OWTS final inspections, complaint follow-up, and response. Emergency Preparedness DutiesDevelop, update, and implement local and regional public health emergency response plans designed to address public health-specific risks and vulnerabilities, such as the Public Health Emergency Operations Plan. Also, develop and update annexes to address mass distribution and dispensing, continuity of operations, medical surge, epidemiological investigation, training and exercise, communications, volunteer management, quarantine/isolation, vulnerable populations, and safety and security. Planning documents address the current Centers for Disease Control and Prevention PHEP (Public Health Emergency Preparedness) capabilities and the regional hazard assessments identifying local vulnerabilities.Collaborate with North Central Region, other regional and local preparedness staff, and regional epidemiologists.Coordinate with local, regional, state, and federal emergency response partners to plan, conduct, review, and evaluate emergency preparedness training, drills, and exercises to improve local public health and ESF #8 (Emergency Support Function) response to all-hazard emergencies, utilizing the Department of Homeland Security Exercise Evaluation Program guidance. This includes developing after-action reports and Improvement Plans that include recommendations for changes in the County's Public Health and Environment and regional preparedness plans, policies, and protocols.Complete CDC (Centers for Disease Control) and CDPHE (Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment) assessments, such as the Medical Countermeasures Operational Readiness Review, to identify areas for increasing capacity in the EPR (Extended Producer Responsibility) program.Provide technical assistance, guidance, and resources to ESF #8 partners within the region, as well as other local and regional partners, on a variety of public health emergency preparedness issues including, but not limited to, Strategic National Stockpile planning, incident command, volunteer management, mass prophylaxis, mass fatality, medical surge, pandemic influenza, special needs populations, emergency operations, continuity of operations and exercise development.May serve as the lead for ESF #8 in the EOC (Emergency Operations Center) to provide overall direction for public health response and recovery activities; making critical and independent decisions regarding public health response; assuring necessary resources based on nature of an incident; and coordinating communications from various response agencies with the EOC. When an incident command is activated, the incumbent may serve as Incident Commander for the County in the case of a public health emergency. Provide direct supervision over the planning, operations, logistics, and finance units. Responsible for ensuring all units are operating effectively and leading the implementation of response plans. Administrative Duties:The incumbent is responsible for effectively managing his or her workload to achieve departmental goals. Assure that responsibilities are performed in compliance with federal and state regulations and the County's policies and procedures. This includes working with CDPHE to ensure planning and implementation are practical and viable, as well as consistent with the rules and regulations of the Governor's Expert Epidemic Emergency Response Committee. Maintain confidentiality of information consistent with applicable federal, state, and county rules and regulations. The incumbent may confer with employees and supervisory and administrative personnel regarding departmental policies and procedures. Contribute to the preparation and review of departmental policies and procedures as necessary to maintain the effectiveness of departmental programs. Advise applicable administrators or departments of potential problems or concerns. Compile, interpret, and prepare data for studies, reports, and recommendations; coordinate departmental activities with other departments and agencies as needed.Coordinate the overall programmatic aspects of EPR contracts and work plans, including grant management, program implementation, and evaluation. This includes managing the PHEP and the CRI contracts with CDPHE. Select and develop program components (goals, objectives, strategies, action plans) in a structured format for EPR. Coordinate work plan objectives outlined in the PHEP and CRI contracts and ensure work plan deliverables are completed according to the specific requirements and timelines. Work with team members, program administrators, the Public Health Director, and regional and state staff to achieve particular goals, objectives, and deliverables. Assume primary responsibility for reporting progress by entering the planning-related deliverable status and accountability requirements into CDPHE and CDC systems by designated deadlines.The incumbent assists in recommending and implementing modifications to systems, policies, and procedures. May conduct studies, analyses, and research on various topics. Assist in researching and analyzing legal requirements impacting departmental programs and services. Make recommendations on changes or improvements. Budget/Resource Management:The incumbent assists the Public Health Director prepare the Emergency Preparedness annual budget. Assure that responsibilities are performed within budget and perform cost control activities such as monitoring expenditures to ensure sound fiscal control. The incumbent is responsible for partnering with other staff members in planning, developing, and implementing the overall vision, mission, programs, processes, and projects. Work with the team to avoid service duplication and ensure customer expectations are recognized and resolved, thereby maximizing customer satisfaction. Assist in developing short- and long-range goals, including annual efforts to advance the County's goals and objectives. Monitor the progress of projects so the goals may be obtained within the established timeframeprocess invoices as assigned. Public Relations/Communication:The incumbent meets and confers with customers to explain plans, programs, functions, policies, and procedures. Meet regularly with the County's Emergency Management Director to coordinate efforts. Assist in preparing and coordinating reports as required. Answer letters of inquiry/complaints and talk with customers. Attend meetings, workshops, and conventions as necessary to maintain adequate services. Respond to requests for information and advise County departments on assigned programs. Maintain liaison with other departments. Provide verbal and written information to departments. Maintain the accuracy of any program materials posted on the Intranet/Internet. Miscellaneous Duties:The incumbent keeps operational records and makes required reports. Operate a personal computer, including associated software programs. Operate a motor vehicle when traveling to and from work sites. Assure that facilities and equipment are adequately maintained and coordinate maintenance and repair functions. Evaluate service costs and make related recommendations. Identify and recommend improvements in departmental operations to ensure assigned functions are efficient and cost-effective. Take proper safety precautions, anticipate unsafe circumstances, and act accordingly to prevent accidents. Use all required safety equipment when and where applicable. Perform related duties as required. General Customer ServiceRespond to general inquiries from residents, governmental agencies, and the general public and be familiar with emergency preparedness and environmental health regulations, policies, and procedures.Please adhere to all county policies, procedures, laws, and regulations about the assigned area.Attend meetings and public hearings as necessary.Other related duties as assigned by the Environmental Health Manager. MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS: REQUIRED EXPERIENCE / EDUCATION Bachelor degree from an accredited college or university in public health, environmental health, or emergency management; or education and experience providing the required knowledge and skills Minimum of six (6) months experience in environmental health and emergency preparedness. Experience with environmental health regulations is desirable. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES Customer and Personal Service Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction. Computers and Electronics Knowledge of electronic equipment and computer hardware and software, including applications Administration and Management Knowledge of business and coordination of people and resources. Exercise independent judgment and critical thought. Writing Skills - Skilled in writing reports, research, and data management Active Listening Give full attention to what other people are saying, take time to understand the points being made, ask questions as appropriate, and not interrupt at inappropriate times. Speaking Talk to others to convey information effectively. Organization &Time Management Manage one's own time and the time of others. Skilled at organizing and maintaining work and projects Database Management Skilled in or the ability to learn to manage database information Maps/GIS - Must be proficient in interpreting maps and identifying and resolving contradictions or discrepancies between mapped data and actual physical characteristics of land. Plans & Drawings - Must be proficient in reading and using site plans, construction drawings, profiles, and cross-sections. Law and Government Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulations, executive orders, agency rules, and the democratic political process. Specifically, understand the various ordinances, codes, and rules about planning, building, and site development. Geography Knowledge of principles and methods for describing the features of land, water, and air masses, including their physical characteristics, locations, interrelationships, and distribution of plant, animal, and human life. Working Relationships - Able to maintain courteous and effective working relationships with the public, county departments, co-workers, and other agencies English Language Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language, including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar Professionalism - Ability to maintain a high level of professionalism. You must be able to pay attention to detail, be dependable, and be responsible. NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Must pass background check: Criminal & Traffic Conviction of a crime will not be an absolute bar to employment Required legal authorization to work - United States citizenship or legal authorization to work in the United States SUPERVISORY: There are no supervisory duties related to this position. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT: Physical Requirements: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, talk, hear, walk, hike, climb, and use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms, stand, balance, stoop, kneel, crawl, or crouch. A large amount of time is spent using a computer keyboard and mouse. Physical demands are described as active. Occasional need to lift, carry, pull, or push up to 40 lbs. to move objects. Travel by automobile is required to attend meetings, conduct site visits, and training. Must possess verbal and auditory capacity, enabling interpersonal communication and communication through automated devices such as the telephone. Specific vision abilities this job requires include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus. Work Environment: Work is performed both indoors and outdoors. Possible exposures to the following conditions exist: loud noise, all types of weather and non-weather conditions, extreme temperatures, odors, dirt, and dust. This position is exposed to hazards associated with moving vehicles and operating a county vehicle/equipment in poor driving conditions. Duties frequently require climbing and manual dexterity. Work is generally scheduled Monday through Friday with some evening, holiday, and weekend hours as needed. POSSIBLE HEALTH RISKS SPECIFIC TO THIS POSITION This position has been determined to be an EXTREME exposure risk to "biohazards" associated with blood-borne