What are the responsibilities and job description for the Food Safety Investigator I – Department of Public Health and Environment position at City and County of Denver?
About Our Job
Food Safety Investigator I – Department of Public Health and Environment
With competitive pay, great benefits, and endless opportunities, working for the City and County of Denver means seeing yourself working with purpose — for you, and those who benefit from your passion, skills and expertise. Join our diverse, inclusive and talented workforce of more than 11,000 team members who are at the heart of what makes Denver, Denver.
What We Offer
The City and County of Denver offers a competitive salary commensurate with education and experience. The salary range for this position is $28.87 – $44.75. We also offer generous benefits for full-time employees which include but are not limited to:
- A guaranteed life-long monthly pension, once vested after 5 years of service
- 457B Retirement Plan
- 140 hours of PTO earned within first year 11 paid holidays, 1 personal holiday and 1 volunteer day per year
- Competitive medical, dental and vision plans effective within 1 month of start date
Location
This is a field-based position, and the Food Safety Investigator I can expect to spend most of their time in the field. The City and County of Denver supports a hybrid workplace model. Administrative tasks will be performed remotely or at our Downtown office located in the Wellington E. Webb Municipal Building at 201 W. Colfax Ave, Denver, CO 80202. Employees must work within the state of Colorado on their offsite
days.
What You’ll Do
Denver's Department of Public Health and Environment (DDPHE) is dedicated to advancing Denver's
environmental and public health goals. DDPHE works collaboratively with city, state and community
partners to conduct education, community engagement, and enforcement to promote healthy people,
healthy pets, and a sustainable environment. DDPHE oversees a number of services related to public
health and the environment and is comprised of seven divisions: Division of Shared Services and Business
Operations; Community & Behavioral Health; Public Health Investigations; Denver Animal Protection; the
Office of Medical Examiner; Environmental Quality, and Emergency Management and Medical Operations. For more information on DDPHE’s programs and services, visit the DDPHE website at: Denver Department of Public Health and Environment.
We foster an inclusive culture by respecting the values, customs, and authenticity of everyone and by
implementing equitable public health strategies so Denver communities can thrive.
As the Food Safety Investigator I, you will be responsible for conducting investigations in retail food regulated businesses. The Investigator will manage an inspection workload and
become independent in performing investigations, determining investigation outcomes, and effectively
communicate with all stakeholders.
Specifically, as the Food Safety Investigator I you will:
- Visit food establishments and conduct inspections/investigations, business
- license sign offs, and respond to public complaints
- Interact with business owners, employees, citizens, and other stakeholders to educate
- them on applicable regulations
- Write detailed reports and summaries of investigations
- Execute educational and/or enforcement actions
- Identify problems and recommend solutions to DDPHE leadership
- Additional training and work to help support the cannabis program may be required
- Along with all department staff, this position will actively participate on an emergency
- preparedness and response team to support DDPHE’s responsibilities outlined in the City’s
- Emergency Operations Plan. This may require being “on-call” from time to time to help
- respond to emergencies. Additional training commensurate with assigned duties will be
- provided.
- Other duties as assigned.
What You’ll Bring
We value diversity of ethnicity, race, socioeconomic status, sexual identity, gender, religion, language, ability, and experience and exemplify this through the makeup of our team at all levels. You'll be right at home here if you cultivate strong relationships and push yourself, your work, the people around you and Denver to the next level.
Our ideal candidate has some or all the following experience, skills, and characteristics:
- Strong time management skills, along with flexibility, versatility, resourcefulness, and
- adaptability.
- Be self-motivated and have initiative.
- Exceptional communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Strong organization and planning skills.
- 2 – 5 years of restaurant management experience.
- Second language proficiency.
Required Minimum Qualifications
- Education requirement: Bachelor's Degree
- Experience Requirement: None
- Education/Experience Equivalency: One (1) year of the appropriate type and level of experience may be substituted for each required year of post-high school education.
- Licensure: Requires a valid Driver’s License at the time of application.
- Licenses and certifications must be kept current as a condition of employment.
Application Deadline
This position is expected to stay open until April 4, 2025. Please submit your application as soon as possible and no later than that date at 11:59 p.m. to ensure consideration.
To be considered for this position, you must include the following on your job application (upload the attachment(s) to the Resume/CV section on the My Experience tab):
- Resume
- Cover letter addressing the following questions:
- 1.. What makes you passionate about food safety? Please explain what has led you to this position.
- 2. What do you see yourself accomplishing within 3-5 years of being in this position?
- 3. What do you find is important in a workplace culture and how do you encourage that at work?
Everything Else
Job Profile: CE2264 Environmental Public Health Investigator I
To view the full job profile including position specifications, physical demands, and probationary period, click
here
.
Position Type: Full Time
Position Salary Range: $28.87 – $44.75
Starting Pay: $28.87 – $44.75
Agency: Department of Public Health and Environment
The City and County of Denver provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ability, genetic information, age, or any other status protected under federal, state, and/or local law.
This policy covers the administration of all personnel actions at the City and County of Denver, including recruiting, hiring, training, promotion, compensation, benefits, transfers, layoffs or terminations.
Applicants for employment with the City and County of Denver must have valid work authorization that does not require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the U.S.
For information about right to work, click
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About Everything Else
Job Profile
CE2264 Environmental Public Health Investigator I
To view the full job profile including position specifications, physical demands, and probationary period, click
here
.
Position Type
Unlimited
Position Salary Range
$28.87 - $44.75
Starting Pay
$28.87 – $44.75 based on experience and education
Agency
Dept of Public Health & Environment
The City and County of Denver provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, age, or any other status protected under federal, state, and/or local law.
It is your right to access oral or written language assistance, sign language interpretation, real-time captioning via CART, or disability-related accommodations. To request any of these services at no cost to you, please contact
Jobs@Denvergov.org
with three business days’ notice.
Applicants for employment with the City and County of Denver must have valid work authorization that does not require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the U.S.
For information about right to work, click
here
for English or here
for Spanish.Salary : $29 - $45
