Environmental Health Specialist I - Water Quality

at Missoula County in Missoula, Montana, United States

Job Description

Environmental Health Specialist I – Water QualityOn SiteMissoula, MontanaFull timeR68Join Missoula County in making a meaningful impact, where your work supports our vibrant community, promotes public service, and contributes to a better future for all. Job Description:RATE OF PAY: $29.93 per hourJOB STATUS: Regular, Full-timeDEPARTMENT: Environmental HealthBARGAINING UNIT: MPEA – Local – 8512CLOSING DATE: September 9, 2026, you must apply before this date!TO APPLY: Please complete the application with your education and work history. Please attach to your application submission – College transcripts (unofficial copies are accepted), a letter of interest that includes your motivation to work in Environmental Health, a resume, and please answer the following Supplemental Question – Using 200 – 800 words “What do you believe to be a significant water quality-related issue facing growing communities and how the issue should be studied or addressed?” Incomplete applications may be disqualified.DEFINITION: The Environmental Health Specialist I (EHS1) performs technical and regulatory work in one or more of the following: air quality, land services, licensed establishments, or water quality to protect and support the health of people, environments and communities. 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 are eligible for promotion to Environmental Health Specialist II after completion of registration as a Sanitarian.ESSENTIAL DUTIES: Applies education and experience and completes on-the-job training in the duties of an Environmental Health Specialist I. Provides environmental and public health protection through education, special projects, program promotion, inspections, monitoring, application of laws and rules, investigation and enforcement. Works with the regulated community and the public to ensure compliance with environmental laws and rules. Responds to questions and requests for information on environmental health topics. Investigates and resolves complaints from the public. Maintains accurate and complete records. Collects, analyzes, and presents data, generates reports, and conducts research. Tests water samples for bacteriological contamination. Attends meetings as department representative. Prepares and delivers public presentations. Collaborates with other agencies, non-profit organizations, businesses and community members to protect and improve public health. Takes part in quality improvement projects and strategic work plans. Works within the incident command structure during emergencies. Serves as a member of the Missoula Public Health on call team, providing evening and weekend response to public health related emergencies. This EHS 1will be assigned to the following team: Water Quality: Performs water quality-related work. Collects water samples; maintains monitoring wells. Evaluates water quality data for trends and compliance with water quality standards. Permits and inspects facilities for compliance with pollution prevention requirements. Reviews and comments on the water quality aspects of state and federal investigation and cleanup plans of contaminated sites, subdivision proposals, wastewater discharge permits, and other projects. Collects, sorts, and arranges for disposal of household hazardous waste. Evaluates geology and hydrologic conditions as they pertain to water quality-related issues and questions. Provides water quality-related education.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor’s degree in environmental health or in the biological or physical sciences required. Applicants must meet minimum standards for sanitarians in training In accordance with Montana ARM 24.216.502 which requires a minimum of 30 semester or 45 quarter credit hours in physical and biological sciences including at least one successfully completed course in che