Environmental Health Specialist III – Senior Onsite Wastewater Specialist

Job Posting Closes at 11:59PM on:

11/23/26

Division:

Environmental Health Services Division

Management Level:

Individual Contributor

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Benefit Eligibility:

This position is eligible for Standard Benefits which includes dental, medical, and vision insurance, paid time off and holidays, retirement matching, wellness programs, and tuition reimbursement.

Description:

JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY:

The position, Environmental Health Specialist III – Senior Onsite Wastewater Specialist provides advanced technical expertise and program support for the Onsite Wastewater (OW) Program, serving as the primary contact for response to external and internal inquiry, and assisting with enforcement process monitoring, quality assurance, and training and technical assistance for OW program staff.

 

SCHEDULE:

This position operates on our four-day work week (Monday-Thursday). Please note that this position may require occasional evening and/or weekend work as determined by on-call rotation schedule.

This position will require in-office work during training period as determined by supervisor and business needs.

 

COMPENSATION:

Hiring Range: $41.00 – $42.00 USD Hourly

Compensation will be determined based on education, experience and skills.

 

BENEFITS:

Jefferson County offers a generous benefits package that supports your personal and professional life. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance; paid time off and holidays, including a starting bank of 40 hours of PTO for new hires; retirement matching; wellness programs; tuition reimbursement; flexible schedules; remote work options; and more. For more information, click here for our Total Rewards summary. 

 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Serve as a subject matter expert for the OW Program by providing technical guidance, regulatory interpretation, and consultation to staff, industry, and community partners.
• Collaborate with the program manager to implement OW Program initiatives that support departmental priorities, state and federal regulations, evidence-based practices, and continuous quality improvement.
• Conduct and support complex malfunction investigations, design reviews, enforcement actions, and disaster response. Coordination with other programs in the department may be necessary.
• Coordinate with staff to conduct quality assurance activities that promote consistency in inspections, regulatory interpretation, enforcement, and implementation of any program standards.
• Support the program manager to develop, implement, and maintain program policies, standard operating procedures, technical guidance, training materials, and educational resources.
• Provide support to the training lead to assist with staff onboarding, technical training, mentoring, and professional development to strengthen workforce competency in the OW Program.
• Analyze program data, regulatory trends, and emerging water quality issues to evaluate program performance, identify opportunities for improvement, and recommend operational enhancements.
• Build and maintain collaborative relationships with regulatory agencies, industry representatives, professional organizations, and community partners, and represent the department on committees, workgroups, and public forums.
• Prepare technical reports, regulatory correspondence, presentations, and other documentation to support program operations, compliance, and decision-making.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Research shows that women and other underrepresented and historically marginalized groups tend to apply only when they check every box in the posting. If you are reading this and hesitating to click “apply” for that reason, we encourage you to go for it! A true passion and excitement for making an impact is just as important as work experience.

 

Minimum Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Environmental Health, Public Health,  Biology, Environmental Science, or a closely related field with a minimum of 30 credit hours of basic or natural sciences.
• Experience: Four (4) years of progressively responsible experience in onsite wastewater or environmental health.
• Compliant immunization with the Communicable Disease Control (CDC) program requirements and Jefferson County Public Health (JCPH) policies at the time of hire and on-going throughout employment with JCPH.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered, except where specific qualifications are required for the position

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Master's degree in Environmental Health, or Public Health 

• Bachelor's degree in environmental health or related field with a minimum of 30 semester hours of physical science
• Registered Environmental Health Specialist (REHS) credential from the National Environmental Health Association (NEHA) or equivalent

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Driver’s License: Positions that require driving on County business in either a county or personal vehicle require a valid Colorado’s driver’s license within 30-days of hire or beginning to serve as an intern or volunteer.
• Pre-Employment Screening: Offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion of criminal history, motor vehicle report, education verification, and/or references for all positions.
• Accommodations Statement: We encourage people with disabilities to apply and are committed to providing reasonable accommodations throughout our hiring process. For assistance with applications, interviews, or other hiring-related accommodations, contact careertalent@jeffco.us. This contact is for accommodation requests only and cannot provide application status updates.

 

APPLICATION:

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We encourage all qualified applicants to apply! 

  

Please submit your online application by 11:59PM on the posted closing date. 

    

A resume and cover letter are welcome and encourage but do not replace the information asked for in the application. Please complete all required sections of the application. 

  

You may remove or hide age-related information from your application materials, such as your age, date of birth, or school attendance and graduation dates. You will not be penalized for removing this information. 

  

We will review applications to make sure applicants meet the minimum qualifications listed in the job posting. If you are selected to move forward, the hiring team will contact you. 

  

You can check your application status by logging into your candidate portal.     

   

For more information about the hiring process, visit: https://www.jeffco.us/1860/FAQs  

  

Questions? Contact the Jefferson County Recruitment Team at 303-271-8420 or CareerTalent@Jeffco.

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