Southeastern Idaho Public Health (SIPH) offers a supportive, team-centered work environment! The following values are the foundation that we build our work upon: professional, empowering, accountable, and kind! Apply today to join our team!

This position is established at the Environmental Health Specialist 2 level. This classification, Environmental Health Specialist 1, will be used for training purposes of the Environmental Health Specialist 2 position. Through various types of on-the-job training and self-study, employees will learn to carry out the duties of the full working level (Environmental Health Specialist 2) and will be reclassified when full level is accomplished.

• Issues licenses/permits for food establishments and onsite sewer systems.
• Reviews plans and specifications for land development, subsurface sewage systems, and food establishments for compliance with applicable laws.
• Evaluates environmental health conditions through inspections, surveys, and investigations of food establishments, onsite sewer systems, and land development for compliance with laws, regulations, and standards.
• Evaluates inspectional findings, prepares written and oral reports of findings and makes recommendations for corrective action.
• Consults with business proprietors regarding health regulations.
• Prepares documentation for possible legal action.
• Ability to adjust schedule to respond to public health concerns or emergencies.
• Promotes public awareness of environmental laws, regulations, and standards through oral presentations and news releases.
• Collaborates with customers to problem solve and find meaningful solutions
• Provides high quality customer service in person and over the phone.
• Provides support and team coverage to peers.
• Promotes a respectful and collaborative workplace.
• Follows department and organizational values
• Other duties, as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Good knowledge of Environmental Health Practices
• Must be eligible to sit for REHS/RS credential examination by having a Bachelor's degree, Master's degree, or PhD with 30 semester hours in basic science coursework and credit for a college level Math or Statistics class. Please go to NEHA website you review the exam eligibility requirements: https://www.neha.org/professional-development/credentials/rehs-rs
• Licensure Requirement: Licensed in Idaho as an Environmental Health Specialist or Environmental Health Specialist Trainee or obtain possession of a temporary permit (I.C. 54-2408)
• Valid driver's license.

Benefits:

• Flexible work schedule
• Vacation and sick leave accrual beginning as soon as you start
• 11 paid holiday a year
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness - eligibility requirements apply
• PERSI - Public Employee Retirement System of Idaho (offers a lifetime benefit)

Hiring Information:

Candidates who reach the final hiring stage will be required to participate in a criminal background check. Having a criminal record will not automatically eliminate applicants from consideration, but may be considered as part of the hiring process.

At Southeastern Idaho Public Health, we embrace diversity & equity in all we do! We are committed to building a team that is comprised of people who come from a variety of backgrounds, and who bring their own unique perspectives and skills. Additionally, we strive to create an inclusive work culture that encourages, supports, and celebrates the diverse voices of our team members. We recognize that diverse voices help us to achieve more innovative solutions, deeper connections to customers, and improved service to the communities we serve in Idaho!

Hiring is done without regard to one's race, color, gender, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information & testing, family & medical leave, marital status or family responsibilities, disability, veteran status or diagnosis, or any other characteristic protected by law. Preference may be given to veterans who qualify under state and federal laws and regulations.

To learn more about SIPH and the important work we do, please go to www.siphidaho.org , and follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, & LinkedIn.

Thank you for your interest in employment with Southeastern Idaho Public Health!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $21.86 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person