Environmental Public Health Specialist

Environmental Public Health Specialist

Salary

$45,905.60 - $78,894.40 Annually

Location

Springfield, MO

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

040426

Department

Health

Opening Date

04/04/2026

Closing Date

Continuous

• Description
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Description

Do you have a passion for education and enforcement when it comes to keeping our community safe?

The Springfield-Greene County Health Department is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Environmental Public Health Specialist (with option to underfill as Environmental Public Health Technician).

This position is posted Open Until Filled with a guaranteed application review date of April 18, 2026.

Salary shown is for the higher-level position - Environmental Public Health Specialist - (Shown below is both salary ranges)

The Environmental Public Health Specialist position will monitor regulated facilities for compliance with local, state and federal public health/environmental laws. Position will investigate complaints related to environmental hazards and infectious agents and educate stakeholders on regulations as they apply to their facility using the latest scientific knowledge. Will engage community partners in developing policies and procedures to utilize resources to protect the publics health. For more information about the Springfield-Greene County Health Department, visit our website, click here.

Please click here for information on our excellent benefits!

Qualifications and Requirements

Experience, Education, and Training

Environmental Public Health Specialist:

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelors degree in one of the physical or natural sciences. Degree must include an algebra course or higher level math and 30 semester hours in basic sciences;

AND

• Two years of professional work experience in the environmental or public health field;

OR

• Three years direct teaching experience in a natural sciences, environmental health or public health discipline.

Environmental Public Health Technician (Underfill option):

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelors degree in one of the physical or natural sciences. Degree must include an algebra course or higher level math and 30 semester hours in basic sciences.

Licensing/Certification

• Must possess a valid drivers license.
• Depending upon assignment, incumbent may be required to obtain Missouri Environmental Health Specialist credential within first 30 months of employment.

Functions

For more information on essential functions and other requirements, please see the job descriptions below.

Environmental Public Health Specialist Job Description - Click here.

Salary Range (Environmental Public Health Specialist): $45,905.60 - $78,894.40 Annually

Environmental Public Health Technician (Under Fill) Job Description - Click here.

Salary Range (Environmental Public Health Technician - Under Fill): $39,436.80 - $61,380.80 Annually

Other Requirements

The City of Springfield promotes equal employment opportunities to all without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with a disability, or other legally protected status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.

Individuals with disabilities who believe they will need an accommodation to undergo any part of the interview, examination, or pre-employment process, should request a reasonable accommodation in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act prior to the testing or appointment. Requests should be requested by contacting City of Springfield Human Resources by phone, 417-864-1607, or in person at the Municipal Busch Building, 840 Boonville Ave. Springfield, MO 65802.

Proof of United States Citizenship/Authorization to Work in the United States as established by the Immigration Reform Act of 1986 is a condition of employment. We are committed to a drug-free workplace. Pre-employment drug testing is required.

All interested candidates MUST complete the City of Springfield on-line application in its entirety. The candidate profile must include all employment history with accurate and complete information prior to submission. Resumes alone will not be accepted as the application, but they may be submitted as supplemental documentation.

Find out more about City of Springfield employee benefits through the following link: https://www.springfieldmo.gov/Benefits

01

The following questions are specific to the position you are applying for, and must be completed accurately. The information you provide below must be reflected in the experience, education, or volunteer work provided in your application above. A response of see resume will not be accepted.

• I understand.

02

What best describes your level of education in one of the Physical or Natural Sciences?

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• 30 college credit hours
• Associates Degree or 60 college credit hours
• 90 college credit hours
• Bachelors Degree
• Masters Degree or higher

03

Please state the name of your college / university and your specific area of study in one of the Physical or Natural Sciences.

04

Does your degree include an Algebra course or higher level math credit and 30 semester hours in basic sciences?

• Yes
• No

05

How many years of experience do you have in the environmental or public health field?

• I do not have any experience
• Less than 1 year
• 1 year
• 2 years
• 3 years
• 4 or more years

06

How many years of experience do you have direct teaching in a natural science, environmental health, or public health discipline?

• I do not have any experience
• Less than 1 year
• 1 - 2 years
• 3 years
• 4 years
• 5 or more years

07

Please describe your work experience in the environmental or public health field or direct teaching experience in a natural sciences, environmental health, or public health discipline.

08

Were you referred by a current City employee to apply for this position?

• Yes
• No

09

If yes, please state the full name of the City employee who referred you to this position.

Required Question

Employer City of Springfield (MO)

Address 840 N Boonville

Springfield, Missouri, 65802

Phone 417-864-1607

Website https://www.springfieldmo.gov/Jobs