Environmental Health Specialist- Food Safety

Environmental Health Specialist- Food Safety

Salary

$70,428.00 - $101,388.00 Annually

Location

Boulder County, CO

Job Type

Full-time

Job Number

6934(EH2/EH1)

Department

Public Health

Division

PHD Environmental Health

Opening Date

11/04/2026

Closing Date

11/15/2026 11:59 PM Mountain

FLSA

Exempt

• Description
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Description

Boulder County Public Health is seeking to hire an Environmental Health Specialist. This position works in the Food Safety Program and performs a variety of duties to help prevent the spread of disease, mitigate health risks, and ensure compliance with all food safety rules and regulations. This position may be filled at either the Environmental Health Specialist I (EH I) or Environmental Health Specialist II (EH II) level, depending upon qualifications and experience.

Environmental Health Specialist II: Conducts inspections and investigations with greater proficiency and broader responsibility. Documents violations, recommend enforcement actions, participate in specialized teams, independently implement program requirements, trains staff, contribute to special projects, and may assume limited supervisory responsibilities as needed.

Environmental Health Specialist I: Performs basic to intermediate environmental health inspections and investigations in accordance with Colorado and Boulder County regulations. Training is provided for inspections, complaint investigations, permitting, plan review, and other program responsibilities. Documents violations and recommends enforcement actions to a supervisor.

This is a full-time, benefited position that will work Monday- Friday: 8:00am- 4:30pm. This position will work at 3450 Broadway Street in Boulder, CO. Under Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) guidelines, this position is exempt.

Boulder County requires its employees to reside in the state of Colorado as of the first day of work.

Hiring Salary Range: EH2 $70,428.00-$85,908.00

EH1 $60,840.00-$74,178.00

Tentative Hiring Timeline:

• Phone Screening: Week of November 16th
• First Round Interviews: Week of November 16th
• Second Round Interviews: Week of November 23rd
• Reference Check: Week of November 23rd

New employees receive an80-hour bank of vacation at the time of hire, in addition to 8 hours of both vacation and medical leave accruals each month (Must not have been employed at Boulder County during the 12 months prior to re-hire date to qualify).Boulder County offers bountiful benefits, including pension contributions.

Boulder County employees may qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Visit studentaid.gov for more information.

Examples of Duties

• Enforces federal, state, and local regulations and ordinances related to assigned areas.
• Conducts routine inspections; issues permits and licenses where appropriate.
• Performs complaint investigations and other environmental health investigations.
• Performs plan review of newly constructed and remodeled retail food establishments.
• Maintains electronic records and databases and prepares reports and documentation.
• Responds to foodborne illness and other public health incidents.
• Develops and conducts educational classes and presentations.
• Performs other duties as assigned and may be reassigned in emergency situations.

Required Qualifications

PLEASE NOTE: When completing your application describe all relevant education and experience, as applications are assessed based on the required qualifications listed. Resumes and other attachments are not accepted in lieu of completed applications and will not be reviewed in the initial screening process. Any personally identifiable information (PII) such as name and address will be redacted from applications that meet the minimum screening requirements and are forwarded to the hiring manager. If the hiring manager selects you to advance in the hiring process, your attachments will then be shared with the hiring team.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

Boulder County is looking for well qualified candidates to fill our positions. Any combination of relevant education and experience is encouraged. In this position, we are looking for a minimum of

Environmental Health Specialist II:

• Six years performing technical tasks in investigation of environmental health conditions, or
• A bachelors degree in physical, biological, or sanitary sciences or related field plus two years performing technical tasks in investigation of environmental health conditions, or

Any equivalent combination of experience and education

Environmental Health Specialist I:

• Four years of professional experience in a related program, or
• A bachelors degree in physical, biological, or sanitary sciences or related field, or

Any equivalent combination of experience and education

DRIVERS LICENSE:

• Applicants must have a valid drivers license, a good driving record, and current automobile insurance
• Must have a valid driver's license in good standing; adequate automobile insurance; and access to reliable transportation that is readily available for business use

BACKGROUND CHECK:

• A job offer is contingent on passing a background investigation

Supplemental Information

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Ability to independently conduct inspections, review plans, issue permits, and apply regulations to assigned programmatic areas.
• Ability to lead complaint investigations with minimal input and oversight from supervisor.
• Ability to document violations and recommend enforcement actions.
• Ability to implement program requirements independently.
• Ability to demonstrate competency in data entry, database management, report writing, permit documentation, and inspection records.

PREFERRED QUALIFICAITONS:

• Knowledge of educational and community outreach strategies.
• Ability to understand, interpret, and apply statutes and regulations pertaining to food safety.
• Ability to conduct educational classes effectively.
• Excellent collaboration skills, with the ability to establish and maintain strong and effective working relationships with coworkers, partners, clients, outside agencies, and the public.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Knowledge of modern practices, procedures, and methods of environmental health and sanitation as related to food safety.
• Ability to perform moderately complex problem-solving operations.
• Ability to keep accurate records.
• Proficiency in databases
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (e.g. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook); GIS experience is preferred.

Boulder County is a workplace dedicated to supporting individuals and families of all types and to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and respectful environment for all employees. We prohibit unlawful discrimination against applicants and employees on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, socio-economic status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

As well as offering competitive pay and a caring work environment, Boulder County offers employees an array of benefits. For all FTE and Term employees, we provide:

• Outstanding options of comprehensive health plans that include vision and dental coverage. Information can be found HERE.

• Additional Benefits include

• Family-forming benefits- infertility treatment, adoption and surrogacy reimbursements

• 12 weeks Paid Caregiver leave

• Breast feeding friendly-work environment

• Infants-at-work policy

• Access to LifeMart and Benefits Hub discount hub, including discounts on childcare centers, event tickets, travel and more!

• Access to a nationally-recognized wellness program

• Employee Assistance Program

• PERA 401k

• Social Security retirement plans

• Additional Life and Disability Insurance

• Critical Illness and Accidental Insurance

• County-paid tuition assistance

• Eligible for PSLF- Public Service Loan Forgiveness

• Free EcoPass

• Hospital Indemnity

• ID Theft Protection

• Pet Insurance

• 8 Hours of Paid Public Service Leave

• Generous paid time off

• Holidays

• New Years Day

• Martin Luther Kings Birthday January

• Presidents Day

• Memorial Day

• Juneteenth

• Independence Day

• Labor Day

• Indigenous Peoples Day

• General Election Day November (first Tuesday after the first Monday, even years)

• Veterans Day

• Thanksgiving Day November

• Friday after Thanksgiving*

• Christmas Eve- ½ day (full day off depends on day of the week)

• Christmas Day

• New Year's Eve- ½ day (full day off depends on day of the week)

• Vacation

• 80-hour bank of vacation at the time of hire

• Eight hours of vacation per month for the first year of continuous service, then accrue twelve hours of vacation per month after the first year of continuous service.

• Medical

• Eight hours of medical leave for each month employed.

• PERA- The County and all employees pay into both Social Security and PERA

• Employer contribution to Social Security: 7.65% of salary

• Employer contribution to PERA (Local Government Division- most county employees: 15.80%

• The District Attorney's Office observe Francis Xavier Cabrini Day on the first Monday in October and omit the Friday after Thanksgiving

Vacation and Medical leave are based off of full time FTE accruals. Part-time FTE/term employees accrue leave based on the percentage of time they work.

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How do you meet the minimum qualifications of four years of professional experience in a related program or a bachelors degree in physical biological, or sanitary sciences or related field?

02

Please explain your experience in investigation, and regulatory compliance.

03

What is your experience with databases, record keeping and technical documentation?

04

Explain any experience you may have with public engagement and education.

05

Please share an example that demonstrates your respect for people and their differences; how have you worked to understand the perspectives of others?

06

Provide brief detail, if any, about your experience and expertise working with issues around cultural responsiveness, diversity, inclusion, and equity.

Required Question

Employer Boulder County

Address 2025 14th Street

Boulder, Colorado, 80302

Phone 303-441-3525

Website http://www.bouldercounty.org