Hybrid EHS I, Land and LicEst bei Missoula County, MT

About the Department

These are full-time opportunities with many benefits!  As a Missoula County employee, you will be part of a team that is committed to positively impacting the community. The pay rate for this position is $28.49 per hour.
 
The Environmental Health Department is seeking two ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH SPECIALIST I LAND & LICENSED ESTABLISHMENTS to join their team. The Environmental Health Specialist I (EHSI) performs technical and regulatory work in one of the following: land services, or licensed establishments to protect and support the health of people, environments and communities. Employees hired as EHS 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. 

Details: We are accepting completed application submissions until 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, September 10, 2025. It is in your best interest to apply by this date.    

• Please complete all sections of the online application, even if a resume is requested/submitted.
• Please include with a complete application the following attachments: College transcripts (unofficial copies are accepted), a letter of interest that includes your motivation to work in Environmental Health, and a resume. 
• Please answer the supplemental question(s).
• Incomplete applications will be disqualified.
• Complete job description available upon request to the Department of Human Resources.

Position Duties

Advocates for and ensures environmental and public health protection through education, program promotion, inspections, monitoring, investigation and enforcement. Works with the regulated community and general public to ensure compliance with environmental laws and rules. EHS 1s will be assigned to one of the following: 
Licensed Establishment EHS 1:  Inspects restaurants, day cares, pools and spas, public lodging and other establishments and public facilities to ensure compliance with state and local regulations. Performs plan review. Investigates food and water borne outbreaks. Teaches food safety classes.
Land Services EHS 1: Issues septic and well permits. Conducts site evaluations for on-site wastewater systems; conducts groundwater monitoring. Reviews applications for subdivisions and certificates of survey and conducts on-site inspections of proposed developments. Investigates and resolves solid waste complaints.

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 chemistry, biology, and microbiology (microbiology can be taken after hire).
EXPERIENCE:  Requires one year of professional experience in one or any combination of the following fields: 
1)  Environmental health
2)  A physical or biological sciences field related to environmental health
3)  Public health
4)  Education
5)  Enforcement or government regulation
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:  New employees will be asked to volunteer vaccination status and communicable disease testing for required vaccines upon hire and will be offered assistance during hiring to receive necessary immunizations. Employees who have not received the vaccines required for their positions or who are unwilling to voluntarily provide vaccination status for required vaccines will receive a reasonable accommodation where such accommodation does not require an undue hardship or endanger the health or safety of any person. Requires CPR certification. Requires a current MT driver’s license.

Other Qualifications

Requires some physical exertion, bending, climbing, above average agility and dexterity. Requires lifting 10 pounds frequently; moving 50-100 pounds occasionally. Work involves moderate risks which require special safety precautions and outdoor exposure to extreme weather conditions.  Work involves exposure to laboratory chemicals, pathogens and toxic or hazardous materials. Requires travel to remote sites and scheduled weekend work. 

Located halfway between Yellowstone and Glacier National Parks and home to the University of Montana, Missoula is an academic center situated in an outdoor enthusiast’s paradise. Depending on the season, you can hike, ski, fish, float rivers, ride mountain bikes, or just sit back and marvel at the surrounding scenery. Join us in a scenic, sophisticated, and service-oriented Missoula!
Missoula County covers over 2,618 square miles of mountain lands varying in topography and climate from temperate river valleys to snow-capped peaks. Five large valleys and two major rivers wind through this mountainous region. 
Missoula County is large and diverse, featuring everything from the spectacular scenery of Clark Fork River running through town to lush ranches and a growing economy of small business. Skiers, outdoor enthusiasts, wildlife watchers, mothers and fathers, business owners, vacationers, fisherman, retirees, students, and many others have grown to love Missoula County's boundless opportunities.