Environmental Health Director

RECRUITMENT NO. 26-12 OPENING DATE

May 6, 2026

CLOSING DATE:

Until filled

POSITION

Environmental Health Director

LOCATION

:

Big Horn County SALARY :

$28.30/hour or DOE, plus benefits including $15,744 yearly towards employee health insurance

DUTY HOURS

: Full-time - 5 days per week, days may vary

MAJOR DUTIES

: Responsible for the professional level administration of the Big Horn County Health Department. This includes overseeing the activities and staff of Environmental Health, Health promotion. The role involves carrying out statutory duties designated by the local Health Officer, ensuring the departments operational success and engaging in community health initiatives. Decision making authority is delegated from the Board of Health through

MCA 50-18-107.

The Director also has substantial decision-making authority during public health emergencies including epidemiological investigations, seizure of potentially harmful items under the Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act, disaster mitigation in emergency situations, and decisions aiding emergency response. Department decisions are delegated from the Big Horn County Commissioners. Full Job description available upon request.

QUALIFICATIONS

:

Bachelor's Degrees with microbiology and biology courses. Registered Sanitarian license through the State of Montana and Registered Environmental Health Specialist through the National Environmental Health Association. Subdivision Contracted Reviewer certificate for State reviewed subdivisions with the Montana Department of Environmental Quality. Minimum of 5 years' experience in environmental health. Must possess a valid Driver License and must be an insurable driver.

PRE-EMPLOYMENT - TESTING

: The successful applicant must undergo pre-employment drug and alcohol testing.

HOW TO APPLY

: Submit a Big Horn County employment application (include driving record if from a state other than Montana in last five (5) years) to the Human Resources Office, Room 302, Courthouse or to the mailing address listed above. For application, call (406) 665-9735 or get the "General Job Application" that can be found at https://www.bighorncountymt.gov/departments/human-resources/ BIG

HORN COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. NOTHING IN THIS RECRUITMENT BULLETIN IS INTENDED TO GUARANTEE CONTINUED EMPLOYMENT. IF YOU ARE CLAIMING PREFERENCE, PLEASE SUBMIT PROOF WITH YOUR APPLICATION.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

From $28.30 per hour

Benefits:

Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person