Environmental Health Specialist III - Development Services (Prescott)

Yavapai County Government•Prescott, AZ

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Under minimal supervision, performs inspections of assigned areas and settings to ensure applicable health, safety, and environmental regulations are being met. Answers questions in and out of the office from the public regarding delegated programs. Conducts inspections of assigned areas and settings. Monitors the presence of, and identifies, hazardous pollutants that may pose a threat to public health and environments. Inspects public places and observes changes in the environment. Performs personnel training and procedure and program development. Participates in Delegation Agreement negotiations and rule promulgation with ADEQ. Conducts field inspections. Facilitates the review of large projects (subdivisions, water line extensions, sewage collection systems) to determine compliance with applicable rules for issuance of approval documents. Conducts inspections for the appeal of previous findings of inspection and provides technical support to staff for environmental nuisance complaint resolution to ensure compliance with ADEQ rules. Facilitates implementation of other programs delegated by ADEQ and other agencies.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
A minimum of four (4) years of relevant experience in the field of Environmental Health or related field.
Must possess a valid Arizona driver’s license.
Must be possess current Registered Sanitarian certification in the State of Arizona.
Knowledge of relevant federal, state, and county codes, laws, and regulations.
Knowledge of principles, practices, and techniques of environmental health inspections, public education, compliance, and enforcement.
Knowledge of basic biological and physical sciences applicable to environmental health.
Knowledge of business English, spelling, grammar, punctuation, and composition.
Knowledge of clerical office practices and procedures.
Knowledge of research techniques and report writing.
Knowledge of current Microsoft Office software.
Knowledge of filing and recordkeeping.
Skill in personnel supervision and training.
Skill in public speaking.
Skill in customer service.
Skill in communicating effectively verbally and in writing and communicating orally in a face-to-face setting and by telephone with public and employees.
Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with employees, other agencies, and the public.
Skill in organization and adherence to detail.
Ability to complete reports, correspondence, etc., with special attention to detail and accuracy.
Ability to meet deadlines for assignments, correspondence, reports, timesheets, etc., in the timeframe established.
Ability to maintain extensive working relationship with ADEQ.
Ability to manage conflicting work priorities.
Ability to create and manage the inspection schedule.
Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with associates, employees of other departments, representatives of other organizations, County officials, and the public.
Ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time.
Sufficient vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; hearing and speech ability to communicate effective in-person and telephonically.
Capable of frequent repetitive movement of arms, fingers, and wrists.
Ability to lift up to 30 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Participates in Delegation Agreement negotiations and rule promulgation with ADEQ.

Responsibilities

Answers questions in and out of the office from the public regarding delegated programs.
Conducts inspections of assigned areas and settings.
Monitors the presence of, and identifies, hazardous pollutants that may pose a threat to public health and environments.
Inspects public places and observes changes in the environment.
Performs personnel training and procedure and program development.
Participates in Delegation Agreement negotiations and rule promulgation with ADEQ.
Conducts field inspections.
Facilitates the review of large projects (subdivisions, water line extensions, sewage collection systems) to determine compliance with applicable rules for issuance of approval documents.
Conducts inspections for the appeal of previous findings of inspection and provides technical support to staff for environmental nuisance complaint resolution to ensure compliance with ADEQ rules.
Facilitates implementation of other programs delegated by ADEQ and other agencies.
Spend significant amounts of time driving.
Respond to community emergencies that have a public health consequence according to requirements of the department Emergency Response Plan.
Keep management informed of key operating issues affecting the department.
Remain current in knowledge required to perform assigned duties.
Handle confidential matters and maintain discretion always.
Act with courtesy, tact, and diplomacy.