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Position Overview

Confidential Client is seeking an Environmental Health Specialist 1 (Underfill) to join their environmental/public health team in Mound House, NV. This field-facing role performs inspections, sampling, compliance enforcement, technical plan reviews, and public-health investigations across food, drug, water, septic, and related programs. The position involves frequent travel (up to 50%), occasional after-hours response, and working in varied field environments.

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What You’ll Do

• Conduct field inspections and compliance evaluations of restaurants, food processors, dairies, pools/spas, septic systems, private wells, drug and cosmetic facilities, and other regulated sites.
• Collect and document samples (water, food, chemical, bacterial, radiological, parasite, turbidity), analyze findings, and prepare legally defensible reports.
• Investigate waterborne and foodborne illness outbreaks, vector problems, public nuisances, and other public‑health threats; perform follow-up interviews and site surveys.
• Enforce applicable statutes and administrative codes; document violations and initiate corrective or enforcement actions; appear as an expert witness when required.
• Review engineering and construction plans (e.g., subdivisions, food establishments, pools, septic systems) for conformance with health regulations.
• Certify properties for well water quality and septic system compliance for FHA/VA and other mortgage requirements.
• Represent the division during emergency responses (e.g., truck wrecks, fires) to assess risk, issue directives, and quarantine or condemn products when necessary.
• Prepare technical reports, evidence packages, official notices, and public communications; coordinate with federal, state, and local agencies.
• Support special initiatives (e.g., Manufactured Food Regulatory Program Standards) and perform other duties as assigned.

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Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution with at least 45 quarter hours (or 30 semester hours) in science coursework — e.g., biology, chemistry, physics, geology, sanitary engineering, or environmental engineering.
• Ability to read and interpret technical, scientific, and legal documents.
• Capacity to work outdoors in varied and sometimes challenging conditions; ability to travel frequently (up to 50%) and respond on-call as required.

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Preferred Skills & Competencies

• Working knowledge of biology, chemistry, epidemiology, physics, and basic math as applied to public health investigations.
• Sampling technique experience and familiarity with quality-control requirements for environmental/food testing.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; experience preparing technical reports and presenting findings.
• Detail-oriented, able to organize evidence for administrative or legal proceedings.
• Comfortable coordinating with engineers, health professionals, and regulatory agencies.

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Working Conditions & Additional Info

• Full-time role based in Mound House, NV with regular fieldwork and travel across the region.
• Occasional nights, weekends, or holiday response duties may be required.
• This posting includes a salary range (see Compensation below). Careertakes and Confidential Client comply with applicable state and federal employment laws.

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Compensation

• Salary range: USD 56,689.20 – 83,666.20 per year (as provided by the source).
• Specific benefits and additional compensation details will be provided by Confidential Client during the hiring process.

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Why Apply (Quick Pitch)

Join a public‑health focused team where your inspections, sampling, and technical expertise directly protect communities. This role offers field variety, responsibility for enforcement and technical review, and opportunities to contribute to public‑health program improvements.

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Keywords (for search/fit)

• Environmental Health Specialist
• Food and Public Health Inspections
• Environmental Sampling
• Septic System Certification
• Public Health Investigator

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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