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Utah County Government

Environmental Health Scientist II

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An Environmental Planner or Scientist uses training and background in natural sciences to study the environment and threats to the environment. Investigates environmental problems and advises on solutions. May focus on potential environmental health risks to people, such as unsafe drinking water, or on protecting the environment and ecosystems from human activity such as development and industrial pollution.

$86,726 / year median in Utah

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Job Description

Environmental Health Scientist II Utah County Government
  • 3.5 Provo, UT Job Details Full-time $27.27
  • $41.
42 an hour 6 hours ago Benefits Health savings account Paid holidays Health insurance Dental insurance Employee assistance program Vision insurance 401(k) matching 401(k) 2% match Qualifications Bachelor's degree Full Job Description
UTAH COUNTY OFFICE OF HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT 100
East Center, Suite 3800, Provo, UT 84606
Phone:
(801) 851-8158
Fax:
(801) 851-8166 ‚
Email:
"The Value of Public Service Employment is vital to the success of our state, county, and local communities." Utah County Government Employees start every day with the well-being of the entire community in mind: How can I make my community a better place? Who will need my help and protection? How will I make a difference for someone? We hire smart, compassionate, loyal, ethical, committed, innovative people. Apply today and join our Team.
JOB ANNOUNCEMENT
The Utah County Health Department seeks to prevent avoidable disease and injury and promote health by monitoring the health of the community and assuring conditions in which people can be healthy.
Posting Date:
August 5, 2026
Closing Date:
  • Open Until Filled All applications received by August 1 9, 2026 at 11:59 p.
m. MST will be screened by the Human Resources Office. Those applicants meeting the specified qualifications and additional screening criteria will be referred for a hiring interview. The Human Resource Office will continue to consider qualified candidates as needed until the position is filled.
POSITION
Environmental Health Scientist
II POSTING
#: 3010-0826ksa May Underfill as an Environmental Health Scientist I or an Environmental Health Technician Preference may be given to candidates who are bilingual in English and Spanish.
The Opportunity:
Under general supervision of a Bureau Director
  • Environmental Health, independently conducts sanitation inspections of eating establishments, commercial facilities, and public buildings.
Inspects onsite sewage disposal and water systems to determine compliance with ordinances and laws designed to protect the health and safety of the public. Responds to and investigates complaints related to public health. Conducts public education training related to environmental health. May be assigned to work in multiple functional areas or exclusively to one, as determined by the Division Director
  • Environmental Health.
Grade:
Environmental Health Scientist II
  • 726 Environmental Health Scientist I
  • 724 Environmental Health Technician
  • 722 Starting Pay 726
  • $36.06
  • $41.42 724
  • $31.35
  • $36.06 722
  • $27.27
  • $31.35 Schedule Monday
  • Friday, 8:00 a.m.
  • 5:00 p.m. Job Qualifications
  • Environmental Health Scientist II :
    1. Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university that includes thirty (30) credit hours in the natural sciences or a closely related field. 2. Three (3) years of experience as a licensed Environmental Health Scientist. Job Qualifications
Environmental Health Scientist I :
1. Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university that includes thirty (30) credit hours in the natural sciences or a closely related field. 2. One (1) year of related work experience.
Additional Eligibility Qualifications:
1. Applicants must be licensed through the State of Utah as an Environmental Health Scientist. 2. Applicants must obtain and maintain certifications in an environmental health field and/or certifications applicable to position. Job Qualifications•
Environmental Health Technician :
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university that includes thirty (30) credit hours in the natural sciences or a closely related field.
Additional Eligibility Qualifications:
1. Incumbent must obtain, and thereafter maintain, licensure through the State of Utah as an Environmental Health Scientist during the probationary period for new hires or the trial period for promoted County employees.
Click Benefits Package Includes:
100% paid premiums for health insurance Up to 6.2% match in your 401(k) Utah Retirement Systems (Pension and 401(k) options) Pre-tax savings Health Savings Account (HSA) Fourteen (14) paid Holidays Dental and Vision Insurance Employee Assistance Program AAP/EEO Statement It is the policy of Utah County Government to assure equal employment opportunity to its employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, disability, age, sex, sexual orientation, genetic status of gender identity.
UTAH COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY
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