Environmental Health Specialist

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Environmental Health Specialist

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Have you considered investing in your community? Pinal County is a beautiful place that needs passionate people who want to help others and make a difference in their lives.

Public service is a rewarding career choice; not only does it offer a strong sense of purpose, but it also benefits you financially. We may not be the most competitive in salary, but we provide great value to our employees, including highly sought-after retirement plans, paid sabbaticals every five years, and very affordable benefit costs. In the long run, Pinal County is an excellent choice to fulfill your passion and support your retirement!

Working at Pinal County is an investment in YOU. Apply today and find out why Pinal County is more than just a job. Read more about the position and see if it is a good match for you. We are growing so be sure to check out all of our other opportunities as well!

• Conducts inspections of food service establishments and other public places including restaurants, bars, grocery stores, food banks, institutional kitchens, school kitchens, 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.

Physical Demands: 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 Environment: 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 and position funding; starting salaries above the first quartile require additional approval.

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