JOB SUMMARY: This is a full-functioning professional-level position for the San Luis Valley Regional Environmental Health Program. Position is directly responsible to the Regional Environmental Health Program Manager. Employee conducts regulatory inspections and related compliance activities associated with retail food establishments, schools, and child care facilities; and investigates environmental health concerns received in the counties of Alamosa, Conejos, Costilla, Rio Grande, and Saguache. Employee communicates regularly with the public as well as local public health directors and staff, and other agencies and associations.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS (The following are illustrative of essential functions to perform duties and
responsibilities of the job. The position may not be required to perform all duties listed, and may be
required to perform additional tasks as needed by the Department. Reasonable accommodations, as
defined under the American with Disabilities Act, will be made when possible.)

• Conduct regulatory inspections and related compliance activities associated with retail food

establishments, schools, and child care facilities in the counties of Alamosa, Conejos, Costilla,
Rio Grande, and Saguache.
o Inspect retail food establishments; approve the issuance or denial of related permits;
issue licenses as appropriate.
o Assist Program Manager with plan reviews, inspections, and approval of all new or
extensively remodeled food establishments and/or those with change of ownership.
o Participate with EH team, local Public Health agencies and regional epidemiologist in
investigation and response to complaints of suspected foodborne illness and unsanitary
conditions in retail food establishments.
o Participate in emergency preparedness and response activities within the region
regarding emergency feeding and shelter operations.
o Enforce the Colorado Retail Food Establishment Rules and Regulations.

ALAMOSA COUNTY
PUBLIC HEALTH

ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH SPECIALIST / HEALTH INSPECTOR

REPORTS TO: Regional Environmental Health Program Manager
FLSA STATUS: Non-exempt
SALARY: $23.97 hourly
DATE ADOPTED: January 2022

This is a full-functioning professional-level position for the San Luis Valley
Regional Environmental Health Program. Position is directly responsible to the
Regional Environmental Health Program Manager. Employee conducts regulatory
inspections and related compliance activities associated with retail food
establishments, schools, and child care facilities; and investigates environmental
health concerns received in the counties of Alamosa, Conejos, Costilla, Rio
Grande, and Saguache. Employee communicates regularly with the public as well
as local public health directors and staff, and other agencies and associations.

o Assist with environmental health investigations related to hanta virus and other vector-
borne diseases as directed by EH Program Manager.

• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees, agencies and the

general public.

• Function as a team member in quality review, planning and completing assignments.
• Conduct outreach and public education on topics relating to environmental health as directed

by EH Program Manager.

• Attend applicable training in person, online, or via phone.
• Perform other duties as required to fulfill the expectations of the position and the goals and

objectives of assigned program/projects.

• Show up for work on time and ready to work; accommodate flexibility in scheduling.

• Uses of routine software and business applications including, but not limited to, word

processing, spreadsheets, presentation software, databases.
Skills:

• Customer service skills.
• Skill in demonstrating a cooperative, professional attitude to cultivate relationships both within

and outside the organization.

• Skilled in training and presentation.
• Fluency in writing and speaking English.
• Able to write/speak in Spanish preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Abilities:

• Ability to meet physical mental and emotional requirements of the position which may include

stressful conditions in relation to enforcement of regulations, laws, ordinances, etc.

• Ability to work schedule to meet all the obligation of the position
• Ability to work independently or in a team
• Ability to follow the policies and procedures of the County
• Ability to meet the physical requirements listed below
• Ability to conduct site inspections to obtain information and collect data.
• Ability to communicate, motivate, and organize projects among a broad spectrum of partners.
• Ability to identify problems and work creatively to resolve them, considering the impact of

actions.

• Ability to write and maintain accurate records and reports.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers,

common fractions, and decimals.

• Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or

oral instructions.

• Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the essential functions of this job, the level of knowledge, skills and abilities typically required, and the scope of responsibility, but should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned, including work in other functional areas to cover absences or relief, to equalize peak work periods, or otherwise to balance the workload.
It is the policy of Alamosa County to not discriminate against any person with regard to all federally
protected classifications including race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, marital status, any
disability, genetic information and testing, family and medical leave, sexual orientation and gender
identity or expression.
This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and the
employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements
of the job change.

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