Environmental Health Specialist I

Performs technical and professional work in environmental health disciplines such as air and water quality, and general sanitation.  Employees hired as Environmental Health Specialist I, must become a Sanitarian in Training within one month of hire and a Registered Sanitarian with the Montana Board of Sanitarians within one year of hire.  Employees will become eligible for promotion to Environmental Health Specialist II after completion of registration as a Sanitarian.

Inspects regulated facilities to ensure compliance with state and local environmental health regulations. Responds to citizen complaints; works with public to help them comply with relevant rules and laws. Conducts enforcement activities. Conducts investigations and evaluates control methods for food, water and animal borne disease outbreaks. Collects environmental samples, collects and analyzes data, maintains records, reports data, and conducts research projects. Attends meetings as department representative. Prepares and delivers public presentations. Responds to public inquires and requests for information. Participates in quality improvement projects and strategic work plans. Works within the incident command structure during emergencies. Serves as on-call officer for emergency environmental health, air and water quality incidents. Inspects restaurants, day cares, pools and spas, trailer courts, public lodging and other establishments and public facilities to ensure compliance with state and local regulations. Performs plan review. Teaches food safety classes. May perform other environmental health work in air quality, water quality, solid waste, water lab, hazardous materials response, septic and well permitting, and subdivision review.  Performs related work as required or directed.