Environmental Health Specialist

Environmental Health SpecialistAn Environmental Health Specialist promotes community health by performing consultations, inspections and investigations as required by laws, rules, and regulations of the State of Colorado and the Summit County Public Health Department. Documents violations, provides education and recommends the initiation of enforcement action to supervisor. Position assists in training newer EHS. May assist in the development of policies, procedures and program improvements. This is an exempt, full-time position with a mix of office and out of office community work. The regular work schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with a flex schedule possible upon completion of training. Additional hours (including nights, weekends or holidays) may be required to support investigations, events, training, emergency response, or other operational needs.Typical QualificationsExcellent communication (oral and written), organizational, time management, risk assessment, 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. Must be able to pass a criminal background check. Must have a valid Colorado driver's license at the time of appointment and throughout employment.EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND FORMAL TRAINING:A bachelor's degree in Environmental Health, Microbiology, Environmental Sciences or other related field (minimum 30 semester hours in biological sciences)Bilingual (English and Spanish) preferredLICENSES OR CERTIFICATES:Registered Environmental Health Specialist and/or Certified Professional – Food Safety as issued by the National Environmental Health Association are preferred but neither are required.Standardized retail food inspector certification preferred but not required.Supplemental InformationAPPLICATION DEADLINE DATE: November 25, 2026. 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 View email address on click.appcast.io 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 EmployerBenefitsWe offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability, holidays, vacation, and sick leave. To learn more details, visit our benefits page HERE