UTAH COUNTY OFFICE OF HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT

100 East Center, Suite 3800, Provo, UT 84606 Phone: (801) 851-8158

Fax: (801) 851-8166 ‚ Email: [email protected]

http://www.utahcounty.gov

“The Value of Public Service Employment is vital to the success of our state, county, and local communities.”

Utah County Government Employees start every day with the well-being of the entire community in mind:

                How can I make my community a better place?

                Who will need my help and protection?

                How will I make a difference for someone?

We hire smart, compassionate, loyal, ethical, committed, innovative people.

Apply today and join our Team.

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

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: January 26,  2026       Closing Date: *Open Until Filled

*All applications received by February 9 , 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.

POSITION: Senior Office Specialist – Environmental Health POSTING #:6616-0126ksa

*May be underfilled as Office Specialist – Environmental Health   

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 or Bureau Director – Environmental Health, performs clerical duties as needed to expedite day-to-day operations associated with specialty environmental health programs, including HAZMAT, air quality, bioterrorism, wastewater, food handling/preparation, swimming pools, schools, and body art establishments.  This role requires considerable knowledge of the policies, procedures, and laws affecting the work.

Grade:

Senior Office Specialist – Environmental Health – 718

Office Specialist – Environmental Health - 717

Starting Pay:

718 - $20.22 - $23.27 per hour

717 - $18.87 - $21.72 per hour

Schedule:

Monday - Friday: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Job Qualifications- Senior Office Specialist – Environmental Health:

1. High school diploma or equivalent.

2. Five (5) years of general clerical support work experience, of which two (2) years are directly related to the duties described above.

3. Equivalent combinations of education and experience may also be considered.

Job Qualifications- Office Specialist – Environmental Health:

1. High school diploma or equivalent.

2. Three (3) years of general clerical support work experience.

3. Equivalent combinations of education and experience may also be considered.

Preferred Candidates will possess some of the below attributes:

1. Preference may be given to applicants who have a documented typing speed at or above the rate of forty (40) WPM net. 

Click https://hr.utahcounty.gov/cms/uploads/Senior_Office_Specialist_Environmental_Health_b8227afff8.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.

UTAH COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER