100 East Center, Suite 3800, Provo, UT 84606 Phone: (801) 851-8158
Fax: (801) 851-8166 Email: humanresources@UtahCounty.gov
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The Utah County Health Department seeks to prevent avoidable disease and injury and promote health by monitoring the health of the community and assuring conditions in which people can be healthy.
Posting Date: March 18, 2026 Closing Date: *Open Until Filled
*All applications received by April 1, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. MST will be screened by the Human Resources Office. Those applicants meeting the specified qualifications and additional screening criteria will be referred for a hiring interview. The Human Resource Office will continue to consider qualified candidates as needed until the position is filled.
Area of Focus: Food Establishments
Preference may be given to candidates who are bilingual in English and Spanish.
The Opportunity:
Under general guidance and direction of the Division Director – Environmental Health, supervises assigned health programs and services in Utah County. Professional duties include training, assigning, directing, and monitoring the work of others. The Bureau Director is an expert resource in the field or function over which he or she presides.
Grade: 729
Starting Pay: $90,584.00 - $104,145.60 Annually
Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Job Qualifications:
1. Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university that includes thirty (30) semester hours in the natural sciences or a closely related field.
2. Five (5) years of experience as a Licensed Environmental Health Scientist.
3. Equivalent combinations of education and experience may also be considered.
Additional Eligibility Qualifications:
1. Applicant must possess and maintain licensure through the State of Utah as an Environmental Health Scientist.
2. Applicant must obtain and maintain certifications in an environmental health field and/or certifications applicable to hiring position.
Preferred Candidates will possess some of the below attributes:
1. Preference may be given to applicants with supervisory or lead experience.
Click https://hr.utahcounty.gov/cms/uploads/Bureau_Director_Environmental_Health_1053_4ffd8738b0.pdf for a full job description
Benefits Package Includes:
100% paid premiums for health insurance
Up to 6.2% match in your 401(k)
Utah Retirement Systems (Pension and 401(k) options)
Pre-tax savings Health Savings Account (HSA)
Fourteen (14) paid Holidays
Dental and Vision Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
AAP/EEO Statement
It is the policy of Utah County Government to assure equal employment opportunity to its employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, disability, age, sex, sexual orientation, genetic status of gender identity.