• Job Description

  Req#: R0067747

  About Our Job

  With competitive pay, great benefits, and endless opportunities, working for the City and County of Denver means seeing yourself working with purpose — for you, and those who benefit from your passion, skills and expertise. Join our diverse, inclusive, and talented workforce of more than 11,000 team members who are at the heart of what makes Denver, Denver.

  What We Offer

  The City and County of Denver offers a competitive salary commensurate with education and experience. The salary range for this position is $28.16 - $43.65. We also offer generous benefits for full-time employees which include but are not limited to:

  • A guaranteed life-long monthly pension, once vested after 5 years of service

  • 457B Retirement Plan

  • 140 hours of PTO earned within first year + 11 paid holidays, 1 personal holiday and 1 volunteer day per year

  • Competitive medical, dental and vision plans effective within 1 month of start date

  Location

  The City and County of Denver supports a hybrid workplace model. Employees are required to work in the field or in the office at least three days per week. Most of the work for this position is conducted in the community outside of the office, though some office days will be required. . The office location for this position is 101 W. Colfax Ave.

  What You’ll Do

  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.

  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.

  As the Environmental Public Health Investigator I, you will complete routine inspections on a variety of facilities and respond to complaints in these settings, including but not limited too, licensed childcare facilities, swimming pools, body art, residential properties, etc. 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.

  Specifically, as the Environmental Public Health Investigator I, you will:

  • Respond to public health complaints in licensed childcare facilities, swimming pools, body art, residential properties, etc.

  • Regularly inspect licensed childcare facilities, swimming pools, body art, residential properties, etc. for compliance with environmental health regulations.

  • Reinvestigate and re-inspect facilities based on established policies.

  • Interact with business owners, childcare center directors, swimming pool operators, etc., and other stakeholders to educate them on environmental health regulations.

  • Write, review, and file appropriate paperwork.

  • Testify on behalf of the city when needed.

  • Assist in conducting, conduct under close supervision, or support on-site facility inspections and investigations or analysis of environmental health issues and learns the procedures and rationale to recommend corrective, enforcement or environmental/public health management action.

  • Learn to provide and provide routine technical assistance, education and training about licensing childcare facility, swimming pool, etc. compliance to maintain public and environmental health.

  • Distributes information to the public, affected industries and businesses and other governmental agencies.

  • Conduct enforcement proceedings when needed per agency policy.

  • 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.

  • Other duties as assigned.

  About You

  What You’ll Bring

  We value diversity of ethnicity, race, socioeconomic status, sexual identity, gender, religion, language, ability, and experience and exemplify this through the makeup of our team at all levels. You'll be right at home here if you cultivate strong relationships and push yourself, your work, the people around you and Denver to the next level.

  Our ideal candidate has some or all the following experience, skills, and characteristics:

  • Spanish language communication skills.

  • Bachelor's degree in Public Health, Environmental Health, Social Work, Property Management, Psychology, or a directly related field.

  • Environmental/public health inspection experience.

  • A Certified Pool Operator certification.

  • A Healthy Homes Specialist certification.

  • Knowledge of building structure and codes, including plumbing, electrical systems, and/or HVAC.

  • Formal process improvement experience (LEAN, Six Sigma, etc.).

  • Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.

  Required Minimum Qualifications

  • Education requirement: Bachelor's Degree.

  • Experience Requirement: None

  • 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.

  • License/Certifications: None.

  Application Deadline

  This position is expected to stay open until Wednesday, June 19, 2024. Please submit your application as soon as possible and no later than that date at 11:59 p.m. to ensure consideration.

  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):

  • Cover letter

  • 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 here.

  Position Type

  Unlimited

  Position Salary Range

  $28.16 - $43.65

  Starting Pay

  Based on education and experience.

  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.

  It is your right to access oral or written language assistance, sign language interpretation, real-time captioning via CART, or disability-related accommodations. To request any of these services at no cost to you, please contact Jobs@Denvergov.org with three business days’ notice.

  Applicants for employment with the City and County of Denver must have valid work authorization that does not require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the U.S.

  For information about right to work, click here for English or here for Spanish.

• About the company

  Denver, officially the City and County of Denver, is the capital and most populous municipality of the US state of Colorado.

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