What are the responsibilities and job description for the Environmental Health Specialist position at Summit County Government (CO)?
An EHS 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. Excellent 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:
LICENSES OR CERTIFICATES:
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. Excellent 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) preferred
LICENSES 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.
APPLICATION DEADLINE DATE: November 25, 2026. To apply, please submit a Summit County Government application, resume, and cover letter online at www.governmentjobs.com/careers/summitco 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 dan.hendershott@summitcountyco.gov.
Salary : $65,021 - $72,336