Environmental Health Specialist

Job Title

Under general supervision, performs enforcement of environmental regulations and environmental health inspections of the community to protect the environment through education and enforcement of rules and regulations; performs inspections of various retail and institutional food establishments, temporary food booths, swimming pools, and public places to ensure compliance with state and county codes and regulations; resolves compliance and complaint issues and maintains appropriate records of inspection and enforcement activities.

Under general supervision, performs enforcement of environmental regulations and environmental health inspections of the community to protect the environment through education and enforcement of rules and regulations; performs inspections of various retail and institutional food establishments, temporary food booths, swimming pools, and public places to ensure compliance with state and county codes and regulations; resolves compliance and complaint issues and maintains appropriate records of inspection and enforcement activities.

Conducts inspections of food service establishments and other public places including restaurants, bars, grocery stores, food banks, institutional kitchens, school kitchens and school grounds, daycare facilities, and construction; conducts pre-opening inspections of establishments and mobile food units; determines compliance with Smokefree AZ laws, samples food and water for microbial analysis; prepares inspection reports by referencing all codes cited; and discusses and reviews all observations and findings with appropriate person in charge.

Conducts inspections of public and semi-public pools, spas, etc. for compliance with Arizona and County regulations, checking for compliance with Smokefree AZ laws; and provides education to owners and operators.

Accepts permit applications from the public; answers any specific questions about the requirements involving permit submittals; enters data into computer; works with other departments to help the customer through the process of permit submittal.

Responds to citizen complaints and performs inspections to ensure compliance with state and county codes and regulations; conducts complaint investigations of public health nuisances, food establishments, pools, public places for Smokefree AZ compliance, illegal dumping, vector or other complaints, as assigned.

Responds to phone and in person inquiries; explains environmental regulations to owners or operators; and may re-inspect the polluting sources to determine conformity with environmental control plans and specifications; and educates the public regarding issues.

Recommends enforcement action for non-compliance. Maintains records of enforcement activities.

Maintains absolute confidentiality of work-related issues, customer records and restricted County information.

Performs related duties as required or assigned.

Associate's degree in Environmental Health or Environmental Technology, Biology, Chemistry, Watershed Management, or related field.

Two (2) years of experience monitoring, inspecting, and enforcing environmental health issues and complaints.

Valid Driver's License with Arizona Driver's License within 30 days of hire.

Valid registration as Arizona Sanitarian within one (1) year of hire.

Or an equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience may substitute for the minimum requirements.

Knowledge of principles and practices of Public and Environmental Health.

Knowledge of pertinent federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations as they apply to area of assignment.

Knowledge of English usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation

Knowledge of modern office procedures, methods, and equipment including computers and computer applications such as word processing, spreadsheets, and statistical databases.

Skill in utilizing personal computer software programs affecting assigned work and in compiling and preparing spreadsheets and reports.

Ability to keep logs, records, and writing technical reports.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other department staff, management, outside agencies, community groups, and the general public.

The work is light and requires exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force to move objects. The work also requires the ability to finger, grasp, reach, lift, perform repetitive motion, operate motor vehicles and/or heavy equipment, hear, speak, and demonstrate mental and visual acuity.

Work is performed in a dynamic environment that requires the ability to be sensitive to change and responsive to changing goals, priorities, and needs.

This announcement may be closed as soon as a sufficient number of qualified applicants have applied. The hiring salary for this position is dependent upon experience, qualifications…