Environmental Public Health Investigator I (Residential Health) – Department of Public Health and Environment
Full Time
Denver, CO
Posted
Job description
About Our Job
This posting will accept applications until Sunday, May 14, 2023.
Denver's Department of Public Health and Environment (DDPHE) is dedicated to advancing Denver's environmental and public health goals. DDPHE works collaboratively with city, state and community partners to conduct education, community engagement, and enforcement to promote healthy people, healthy pets, and a sustainable environment. DDPHE oversees a number of services related to public health and the environment and is comprised of six divisions: Division of Shared Services and Business Operations; Community & Behavioral Health; Public Health Investigations; Denver Animal Protection; the Office of Medical Examiner; and Environmental Quality. For more information on DDPHE’s programs and services, visit the DDPHE website at:
Denver Department of Public Health and Environment
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We foster an inclusive culture by respecting
the values, customs, and authenticity of everyone and by implementing equitable public health strategies so Denver communities can thrive.
Public Health Investigations (PHI) enforces compliance with regulations to improve the quality of life, as well as regulations designed to minimize the risk of communicable and infectious diseases in regulated facilities or properties including commercial food service operations, childcare facilities, swimming pools, body art facilities, regulated marijuana businesses, apartment and condominium complexes, and single-family homes. More information on inspections and safety can be found on the Division’s website at:
DDPHE: Public Health Investigations
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The Public Health Investigations team has an opening for an Environmental Public Health Investigator I (Residential Health). This position will complete regularly scheduled inspections on a variety of facilities and respond to complaints about, and complete inspections for, residential properties. This is a great opportunity for individuals who enjoy working with people, are self-disciplined, use discretion, and are fast-learners, and are comfortable making informed decisions on their own.
Job duties and responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to, the following:
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Respond to residential health complaints and complete inspections
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Regularly inspect body art businesses, swimming pools, syringe access facilities, and boarding homes for compliance with environmental health regulations
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Reinvestigate and re-inspect facilities based on established policies
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Interact with business owners, residents, landlords, and other stakeholders to educate them on residential health regulations
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Write, review, and file appropriate paperwork
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Testify on behalf of the city when needed
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Assist in conducting, conduct under close supervision, or support on-site facility inspections and investigations or analysis of residential health issues and learns the procedures and rationale to recommend corrective, enforcement or environmental/public health management action
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Learn to provide and provide routine technical assistance, education and training about residential health stewardship and compliance to maintain public and environmental health
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Distributes information to the public, affected industries and businesses and other governmental agencies
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Learn to prepare or review applications and verify information submitted for licenses and permits meets required standards. Conduct enforcement proceedings when needed per agency policy
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Along with all department staff, this position will actively participate on an emergency preparedness and response team to support DDPHE’s responsibilities outlined in the City’s Emergency Operations Plan. This may require being ‘on-call’ from time to time to help respond to emergencies. Additional training commensurate with assigned duties will be provided.
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Other duties as assigned.
About You
Our ideal candidate will have:
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Spanish language communication skills
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A Bachelor's degree in Public Health, Environmental Health, Social Work, Property Management, Psychology, or a directly related field
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Environmental/public health inspection experience
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A Certified Pool Operator certification
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A Healthy Homes Specialist certification
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Knowledge of building structure and codes, including plumbing, electrical systems, and/or HVAC
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Formal process improvement experience (LEAN, Six Sigma, etc.)
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Outstanding written and verbal communication skills
We realize your time is valuable so please do not apply if you do not have at least the following required minimum qualifications:
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Education requirement: Bachelor's Degree.
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Experience Requirement: None
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Education/Experience Equivalency: One (1) year of the appropriate type and level of experience may be substituted for each required year of post-high school education.
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License/Certifications: None.
To be considered for this position, you must include the following on your job application (upload the attachment(s) to the Resume/CV section on the My Experience tab):
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Cover Letter
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Resume
About Everything Else
Job Profile
CE2264 Environmental Public Health Investigator I
To view the full job profile including position specifications, physical demands, and probationary period, click
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Position Type
Unlimited
Position Salary Range
$27.43 - $42.52
Starting Pay
$28.00 - $32.00 per hour
Agency
Dept of Public Health & Environment
The City and County of Denver provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, age, or any other status protected under federal, state, and/or local law.
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