Health Protection Scientist

Bernalillo County Detention Center

Albuquerque, NM, United States
Base: $25.97 - $41.04; bonus/equity: not specified...
On-site
Enforce environmental health codes
Conduct facility inspections
Investigate environmental complaints
The Bernalillo County Detention Center is seeking a Health Protection Scientist to conduct inspections, enforce environmental health codes, and educate the public. The ideal candidate should possess a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and have two years of related experience, with a strong emphasis on customer service and compliance

Job Summary

  • The Health Protection Scientist performs professional-level inspection, education, and compliance services to enforce a wide range of environmental health codes.
  • This role works with diverse populations and delivers excellent customer service to the public, external clients, and County employees.
  • Employees of Bernalillo County enjoy many thoughtful rewards such as, but not limited to generous leave accruals; career development opportunities; remote & flex-work options as appropriate; longevity pay; education assistance program; health benefits; lucrative retirement; and so much more.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 85

The Bernalillo County Detention Center is seeking a Health Protection Scientist to conduct inspections, enforce environmental health codes, and educate the public. The ideal candidate should possess a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and have two years of related experience, with a strong emphasis on customer service and compliance.

Salary

Base: $25.97 - $41.04; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Generous leave accruals, career development, remote & flex-work, longevity pay, education assistance, health benefits, lucrative retirement

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Enforce environmental health codes
  • Conduct facility inspections
  • Investigate environmental complaints
  • Collect field samples
  • Deliver public health education

Nice-to-have

  • Team collaboration for resident quality of life
  • Focus on work-life balance
  • Culture of flexibility and learning

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Physical, Natural, Environmental Science, or related field
  • Two years of work experience in environmental health, code enforcement, food protection, and/or inspection
  • Advanced certification from National Swimming Pool Foundation as a certified pool operator within nine (9) months
  • Food Protection Manager Certification of equivalent within nine (9) months
  • Valid New Mexico driver's license

Work Rights

Not specified

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