Environmental Health Specialist I​/II​/III - Health and Human Services

Environmental Health Specialist I/II/III - Health and Human Services (1225)

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The Environmental Health Program provides licensing and inspection services to just under 2,000 businesses throughout Coconino County, including food establishments, hotels/motels, pools and spas, schools, children’s camps, trailer parks/campgrounds, body art establishments, and special event permitting. In addition, the program responds to public nuisance complaints and conducts vector activities for the surveillance of vector-borne illnesses. This position could cover a variety of areas within Coconino County (Page, Tuba City, Marble Canyon, Fredonia, Cameron, Williams, Sedona, Tusayan, Flagstaff, etc.).

Significant driving will be part of this position.

Under general supervision, performs work of moderate difficulty in the environmental health field and related work as assigned.

The ideal candidate is an independent, self‑directed professional who excels at communication, demonstrates high emotional intelligence and customer‑service skills, and possesses strong writing ability. Experience in conducting inspections and investigations, along with a detail‑oriented, solution‑focused approach is preferred.

• This is an uncertified position learning the skills and responsibilities of the Environmental Health Specialist II position.
• Works closely with an Environmental Health Specialist II or III in all aspects of the job, from fieldwork to the office paperwork and follow‑up that is required.
• Works with an Environmental Health Specialist II or III to get a variety of perspectives on the job.

• Performs the duties of an Environmental Health Specialist I.
• Inspects all types of entities to ensure compliance with applicable legal codes.
• Identifies and documents violations.
• Performs public health nuisance investigations, resolves complaints, and recommends enforcement actions to Director.
• Assists in epidemiological investigations.
• Coordinates inspection activities with related agencies.
• Reviews simple plans to determine compliance with applicable legal codes.
• Prepares documentation and enters data into the permit tracking system.
• Implements routine enforcement measures related to inspection duties.
• Assists with vector control and zoonotic disease surveillance.
• Prepares and maintains records.
• Recommends enforcement measures.
• Provides training to Environmental Health Specialist Is.
• Develops expertise and takes on specialized tasks such as special events, body art plan reviews and inspections, minor plan reviews, vector activities, HACCP plans, enforcement, marijuana, etc.

• Performs the duties of Environmental Health Specialist I and II.
• Assists at a higher level by performing epidemiological investigations and resolving complaints.
• Assists in training Environmental Health staff.
• Inspects various entities to ensure compliance with applicable legal codes.
• Identifies and documents violations and secures compliance.
• Performs epidemiological investigations under the direction of the Epidemiologist.
• Conducts public health nuisance investigations, and resolves complaints, recommending enforcement actions to Director.
• Reviews moderate to complex plans and makes determination to approve or deny.
• Prepares documentation and enters data into the permit tracking system.
• Implements routine enforcement measures related to inspection duties.
• Coordinates specialized programs.
• Assists with grant deliverables.
• Assists with vector control and zoonotic disease surveillance.
• Assists all levels of Environmental Health staff in the field with closures and difficult establishments as needed.
• Provides training programs.
• Recommends enforcement measures.
• Prepares and maintains records and reports.

Essential functions of this position include but are not limited to: driving; working with and around others; co‑workers, clients, agencies, etc.; working alone; vision acuity (near and far); dealing with…