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Environmental Health Specialist 2 or Underfill

Posting Begin Date: 2025/07/22

Posting End Date: 2025/08/03

Category: Environmental Services

Sub Category: Public Health

Work Type: Full Time

Minimum Salary: 23.76

Maximum Salary: 31.96

Pay Rate Type: Hourly

Description

NOTICE: This position is not covered by Social Security. Instead, SWDH employees benefit from a mandatory 401(a) retirement plan with fixed employee and employer contributions.

+ Vision : A Healthier Southwest Idaho.

+ Mission : To promote the health and wellness of those who live, work and play in Southwest Idaho.

+ Values : Accountability, customer-focused, and teamwork influence the work we do and the difference we hope to make.

Are you looking for an opportunity to serve the communities of Adams, Washington, Payette, Gem, Canyon, and Owyhee counties? Do you crave a job where you can make a difference and serve the public? Southwest District Health (SWDH) is recruiting anEnvironmental Health Specialist (EHS) 2to join the dedicated group of public health professionals in theEnvironmental Section of Environmental and Community Health Services Division.

As anEnvironmental Health Specialistand public health employee, you will serve an active role in improving the health of your community. As part of a small, but mighty team, you will inspect, evaluate, and attain compliance with environmental health laws, advise on environmental concerns, and perform related work. This includes inspecting subsurface sewage disposal systems, public water systems, and addressing nuisance issues such as open sewage and solid waste management facilities.

This position may be filled by an Environmental Health Specialist 1. The EHS1 is considered an underfill for the EHS2 and must obtain the REHS/RS licensure within one year of appointment wherein they will be promoted to an EHS2 with a salary increase.

If you crave team-oriented work, purpose, and work/life balance, perhaps it's time you considered a career with SWDH. We're all about shaking up the stereotype that working in government is dull. We're disruptors and innovators, all passionately sharing the same vision of making Southwest Idaho the best place to live, work, and play. We believe in fostering a positive and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.

Excellent Benefits

This budgeted, regular full-time position offers a competitive benefits package including PERSI (one of the BEST RETIREMENT system available in the Nation) (https://www.persi.idaho.gov/docs/members/PERSI-Benefits-at-a-Glance.pdf) with a lifetime benefit!

+ Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits (https://ogi.idaho.gov/benefits-plans/) (Employee-only PPO coverage at $70.74/month for medical/vision and $12.08/month for dental; low-cost options for family members. Free High Deductible Health Plan for employees; low-cost for dependents.)

+ Life Insurance (https://ogi.idaho.gov/life-disability/) (FREE basic coverage; paid supplemental options for employees and dependents.)

+ 11 paid holidays , generous vacation, and sick leave accrual starting immediately. (Holiday pay and accruals are prorated based on hours worked.)

+ Mandatory 401(a) retirement program with 12.4% combined contributions

+ Optional 401(k) (https://www.persi.idaho.gov/choice-401k-plan/active-members/) and 457 (https://www.idahodc.com/rsc-web-preauth/index.html) Saving Plans

+ Wellness Programs (https://ogi.idaho.gov/value-added-programs/)

+ Flexible and family-supported policies, including 8 weeks paid parental leave

+ Bring your canine friend to work on Fridays

+ In-house fitness room and outdoor walking path

+ Ongoing internal and external training opportunities

+ Student Loan Forgiveness (https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service) and Tuition Reimbursement!

+ Easy commute with reverse traffic flow from Boise to Caldwell

Our generous benefits package elevates the total compensation for a full-time Environmental Health Specialist. For an EHS2, the hourly pay range of $27.17 - $31.96 increases to an estimated $39.84 - $45.69. If filled as an underfill (EHS1), the hourly pay range of $23.76 - $27.95 increases to an estimated $35.67 - $40.79. This transformation showcases the value we invest in your well-being and professional growth.

Typical Duties:

Candidates must be able to complete the essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation and meet all the mandatory qualifications of the position.

+ Regulates, permits, and inspects septic systems to protect water quality

+ Consults with landowners and developers on well and septic placement for IDAPA 58.01.03 compliance

+ Evaluates soil types for subsurface wastewater treatment placement and sizing

+ Provides input and conducts subsurface wastewater treatment installer training courses

+ Reviews plans for new or re-engineered subdivisions and complex septic designs

+ Conducts mortgage surveys, checking wells and septics for financial agencies

+ Assists homeowners with troubleshooting septic issues and potential repairs

+ Supports public water and land development programs

+ Uses the electronic database for issuing subsurface sewage permits

+ Investigates open sewage, sewage failure complaints, and solid waste complaints

Minimum Qualifications:

You must possess all the minimum qualifications listed below to qualify for this position. All required experience and/or education must be listed under the work history section of this application OR on your resume and must include a detailed explanation of your roles and responsibilities at each relevant employer.

Minimum Qualifications (MQ) Environmental Health Specialist 2:

Education and Experience:

+ Bachelor's degree in Health Sciences OR successful completion of a college level algebra or higher math course and 30 semester/45 quarter hours in the basic sciences, i.e. biology, chemistry, physics, or other physical sciences as well as sanitary engineering or environmental engineering

+ At least one year of public health experience with an agency to include inspecting facilities and enforcing ordinances, rules, and statutes in at least one of the following programs: food, on-site sewage, day care, swimming pools, nuisance complaints, solid waste, home loan surveys, public drinking water, or vector control.

MQ Specialty (EHS2) :

+ Valid Driver’s License

+ Taken and passed the credentialing exam with the National Environmental Health Association

Minimum Qualifications (MQ) Environmental Health Specialist 1 Underfill:

+ 1-2 years of experience or equivalent education in Environmental Health Practices

MQ Specialty (EHS1):

+ Valid Driver’s License

+ Environmental Health Specialist 1 must obtain the REHS/RS licensure within one year of appointment.

+ Incumbent be willing to meet the National Environmental Health Association registration requirements as an Environmental Health Specialist or Trainee.

Supplemental Information:

This position is not covered by Social Security. As a result, employees do not pay Social Security taxes and will not earn credits toward Social Security retirement, disability, or survivor benefits based on earnings from this job. However, Medicare taxes will still be withheld, and these earnings will count toward Medicare eligibility.

Who May Apply

Individuals who meet all the “MQ’s” and “MQ Specialties” listed above. Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodation may be directed to the contact listed on this job posting.

How to Apply

Log in to your https://statecareers.idaho.gov/ account, find this job announcement and select the Apply Now button. Attach your most current resume and follow the promptings to complete the exam. Hit submit. Applications will be accepted through 4:59 PM MST on the posting end date.

The successful candidate will have a history and background supportive of the department's mission goal and be required to complete a pre-employment drug test and a criminal history background check to include fingerprints.

SWDH is an equal opportunity employer and hiring is done without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, marital status, sex, age, or disability, exercising the right to family care and medical leave. In addition, preference may be given to veterans who qualify under state and federal laws and regulations. Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodation to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodation or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Human Resource Office at 208.455.5307.

NOTICE: Idaho's Public Health Districts are agencies that are authorized by the State of Idaho as independent bodies. District employees are not State of Idaho employees, rather District employees who receive benefits through the Office of Group Insurance.

To learn more about Southwest District Health, please visit SWDH.id.gov .

If you would like to become a part of our team, we encourage you to apply.

If you have questions about this position, please contact us at:

Email: [email protected]

Phone: 208.455.5307