Environmental Health Analyst

Recognized as one of the best places to work in Southeast Minnesota for three consecutive years, at Olmsted County every role helps to foster a vibrant community where everyone thrives. Our employees are at the heart of everything we do, driving public service excellence and community well-being.

We don’t just offer a job, we offer a career filled with purpose, growth, and fulfillment. Our benefits package ensures your wellbeing, while career advancement opportunities and professional development empower you to reach your full potential.

Join us, and you'll be part of a purpose-driven team where your work truly makes a difference. Together, we build a sustainable, healthy, and welcoming community.

Minimum Qualifications of Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in chemistry, biology, hydrology, environmental science, public health or related field.
OR
Associate’s degree from an accredited college in chemistry, biology, hydrology, environmental science, or related field and two (2) years of experience in a similar position as listed in the work functions.

Regular and reliable attendance is a necessary component of job/position. Individuals required to use County vehicles and equipment must have a valid driver’s license and be free of any major traffic violations for the last three (3) years.

Desirable Qualifications:

• Healthy Homes Specialist credentialed by the Building Performance Institute.

Nature of Work

Under general supervision, analyzes and evaluates environmental public health data and trends and maintains healthy homes website information and dashboards. Assists with environmental public health projects and community outreach. Provides consultation and technical assistance to the public and partner organizations on environmental public health topics including water quality and healthy homes. Supports a diverse, respectful, and inclusive workplace.

Examples of Work

• Collects, compiles, and evaluates water quality and healthy homes data, surveys, educational tools, and human health hazard mitigation resources. 
• Provides consultation to the public and regional partners regarding environmental public health services. Recommends and implements improvements to environmental public health interventions.  
• Assists with the development and implementation of regional drinking water quality and healthy homes initiatives. 
• Assists with preparation and coordination of environmental public health projects. Conducts community outreach, creates workplans, and develops objectives.
• Performs chemical and bacteriological laboratory analysis of water samples.
• Assists with maintaining state certifications.
• Supports the department during disease outbreaks and emergency situations that may require non-standard work hours including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Performs additional duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of the principles and practices as related to the recognition, elimination, and control of environmental public health hazards.
• Knowledge of public health and natural sciences.
• Knowledge of environmental public health, epidemiology, microbiology, biostatistics, and risk communication.
• Skill in the use of computers and technology including Esri suite of GIS software and Microsoft excel.
• Skill in the operation of lab analytical equipment, including computer interfaces. 
• Skill in conducting analysis of water samples in the field or lab.
• Skill in analyzing problems, identifying, and implementing solutions.
• Skill in effective communication, both verbal and written, including public speaking and presenting.
• Ability to effectively organize and prioritize work.
• Ability to develop and follow complex verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to interpret maps and quality assurance manuals.
• Ability to identify and address environmental conditions that affect the integrity or quality of sample analysis.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Ability to support a quality improvement culture by growing knowledge, identifying performance improvement opportunities, and implementing continuous improvement initiatives.

Persons with disabilities: the above is a general listing of job duties. Essential and non-essential functions may vary by individual position. Reasonable accommodations may be available for both essential and non-essential job duties.