Environmental Health Specialist II

Position Summary

Inspect, monitor and enforce established health codes, regulations and ordinances for Environmental Health Department's Consumer Health Protection Division; conduct inspections of assigned facilities for code and regulatory conformance; operate technical equipment; interpret data collected; identify and evaluate new and unusual situations based on professional knowledge ; interpret and disseminate environmental health information to industry, the general public and other agencies; reduce the risk and severity of public exposure to environmental health hazards;

perform a variety of professional and technical tasks in support of assigned division.

Job descriptions are intended to present a general list of tasks/duties performed by employees within this job classification. Job Description s are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Essential functions may include; but are not limited to the functions listed below. Mustbe able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.

• Ensure compliance of assigned environmental health areas with applicable laws, rules and regulations related to the provision of environmental health protection and related services.
• Detect community environmental health hazards based on scientific knowledge; reduce the risk and severity of public exposure to environmental health hazards through surveillance and intervention; develop recommended policies and plans of action.
• Conduct inspections and monitor assigned facilities for code and regulatory conformance; issue citations and secure facilities for failure to comply with codes and regulations.
• Develop survey instruments; conduct surveys, interpret data collected and record survey results; implement program changes in response to results.
• Identify and evaluate new and unusual environmental health situations based on professional knowledge and scientific background.
• Receive and investigate environmental complaints relative to assigned areas.
• Consult with parties failing to meet established codes and regulations; develop, plan and recommend alternative solutions; design, develop and conduct workshops concerning assigned area of responsibility.
• Review permit applications relative to assigned area; approve or deny the issuance of permits.
• Maintain records and develop reports concerning new or ongoing programs and program effectiveness within assigned area of responsibility.
• Operate specialized technical equipment used in monitoring environmental conditions; interpret and apply information obtained.
• Coordinate assigned environmental health activities with other divisions, departments and outside agencies.
• Develop, coordinate and administer training; proctor exams, and issue documents of certification.
• Assist in the preparation of legal cases pertaining to permitted facilities and represent the City of Albuquerque by personal testimony.

• Conduct field inspections of public swimming pools/spas; implement and enforce the City's swimming pool/spa certification program.
• Conduct field inspection of food establishments; ensure compliance with applicable codes and regulations including principles of Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point.
• Identify, interpret and respond to unusual situations that occur resulting from routine inspection and public interaction.
• Respond to noise complaints from the general public; enforce and resolve the City's noise ordinance.

• Attend and participate in professional group meetings; stay abreast of new trends and innovations in the assigned field of environmental health
• Perform related duties and…