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. 

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 and gym; pet insurance auto and home insurance and discounts at County facilities. 

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JOB SUMMARY

Manages Bureau programs and activities, ensuring safety, and good work practices for staff and clients.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Environmental Health or other closely related field, plus six (6) years of experience working in public or environmental health, of which two (2) years must have been supervisory. 

Must be licensed as an Environmental Health Scientist in the State of Utah, or must be eligible for license reciprocity as determined by the Utah Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing.

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. 

Due to the nature of this position, the successful applicant must pass a required background check through fingerprinting and enrollment in the continuous RAP Back (Record of Arrest and Prosecution Back) program in accordance with current County Human Resources policy requirements.

It is mandatory that all new hires receive the Tdap (Tetanus, Diphtheria, and Acellular Pertussis) vaccine before beginning employment or provide a copy of their immunization record prior to starting employment. The immunization record must show the vaccine name and date received.

Upon hire, a two-step Tuberculosis skin test will be required. The first will need to be placed prior to starting employment.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Manages Bureau programs, activities, and responsibilities; plans and establishes program goals; and implements policies, procedures, and Division operating standards.
• Initiates Bureau budget proposals and allocates County and other resources assigned to the Bureau.
• Supervises staff, which includes hiring, orienting, training, assigning and reviewing work performance, annual work performance appraisal, and discipline.
• Oversees enforcement activities related to Bureau programs; conducts field inspections, initiates investigations, and initiates corrective action through administrative and legal means. Monitors, maintains, and updates Bureau documents.
• Investigates and conducts studies, research, methods, and techniques that prevent pollution or adverse risk. Develops and implements strategies to improve programs.
• Acts as Bureau spokesperson to the news media as assigned by the Division Director.
• Reviews and approves documents, plans, specifications, and license applications from various agencies, municipalities, businesses, and the public.
• Maintains accurate records and data collection.
• Coordinates with Emergency Planning on the preparation for, and the response to emergencies.
• Represents and acts as the Director of Environmental Health or the Executive Director at his or her request or in his or her absence as assigned.
• Represents the Department, Division, and Bureau on committees, boards, and in meetings. Conducts liaison activities with other agencies and groups, and consults with and gives assistance to Federal, State, and local officials, community councils, and others.
• Complies with all Department standards and protocols to assure safety and good work practices for staff and clients.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSA)

Knowledge of: 

• Public and environmental health
• Epidemiology and communicable diseases
• Biology, microbiology, bacteriology, chemistry, geology, hydrogeology, and pesticides
• Program sampling, testing, monitoring, and laboratory procedures
• Enforcement, legal, and regulatory processes
• Federal, State, and local governmental agencies, health department laws and regulations related to environmental health, and community organizations
• Report writing and preparation
• Research and statistical methods, data collection and analysis, and data entry and retrieval
• Public relations and health education methods and techniques
• Supervision and program management
• Incident Command System, National Incident Management System, and Community Emergency Response Teams

Skills and Abilities to:

• Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
• Work well with people from a variety of social, ethnic, economic, educational, and professional backgrounds
• Follow verbal and written instructions, policies, and procedures
• Effectively supervise staff
• Plan and conduct research
• Design, organize, coordinate, and develop programs, policies, and concepts
• Prepare material for media and community dissemination
• Work with computer software and program equipment related to job-specific duties
• Respond adequately to problems and utilize problem-solving techniques
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with the public, government, private groups, and individuals

IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING THIS POSITION

Must have access to a private vehicle.

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Job may require walking in difficult-to-access places, bending, and kneeling.

May be required to carry bulky equipment necessary for performance of various tasks

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

This position leads and manages and the Air Quality Bureau in the Environmental Health Division. Job duties include oversight of the vehicle emissions program, air quality control and complaint investigations, climate resiliency and health planning, community outreach and some collaborative air pollution research and reporting. This position leads a team of eleven professionals, manages a $2.8 million budget with grant and fee funded revenue. Develops and maintains partnerships with local, state, and federal government agencies, organizations, businesses, and other community representatives. Supports and participates in Environmental Health Division, Salt Lake County Health Department and Salt Lake County initiatives.

Work schedule is usually Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with the possible of hybrid work. May need to occasionally work after hours and weekend.