Environmental Health Specialist
About The Position
This job posting is reserved for administrative use only and is not an active open job posting. Please do not apply to this posting unless directed by the Maricopa County Human Resources Department. Unsolicited applications submitted for this posting will not be processed. If you have questions regarding this posting, please contact Recruitment & Talent Acquisition Services at 602-506-3755. Hate sitting at a desk all day, and care about your environment? Apply with us and enjoy a fast-paced career out of the office, ensuring Maricopa County residents a safe place to live and play! As an Environmental Health Specialist, you will conduct compliance reviews and field inspections safeguarding public health sanitation codes. Here are some of the specialized areas you could be assigned: retail food establishments, aquatic health & safety, onsite wastewater, stormwater management, waste transport, and drinking water quality. A day in the life of a Maricopa County Water & Waste Swimming Pool Inspector here. A day in the life of a Maricopa County Restaurant Inspector here.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in environmental health, microbiology, entomology, chemistry, food science, or related field with at least 30 semester hours of credit from an accredited college or university in subjects relevant to the role of sanitarian, including 22 semester hours in the natural sciences
- A complete list of all natural science coursework as requested on the application AND Licensed as a Registered Sanitarian by the Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS), OR by an equivalent licensing authority of another state, with the ability to obtain Arizona Registration within six months of employment.
- Receive Registered Sanitarian Certification within one year of hire date.
- An Arizona driver's license is required to start working. Out-of-state applicants are welcome to apply but must obtain an Arizona driver's license at the time of hire.
- Have passed the National Environmental Health Association (NEHA) Registered Environmental Health professional exam with a score of 650 or greater and obtain reciprocity from the Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS) within six months of hire date.
Nice To Haves
- Multilingual pay (Chinese and Spanish)
Responsibilities
- Performs routine, unscheduled, and complaint investigations; reviews and comments on plans, specifications, and construction regarding compliance with environmental codes and regulations; evaluates and documents inspection data to determine compliance, permit fees, violations, and citations
- Inspects and investigates environmental health aspects of businesses, factories, food handling facilities, food preparation and processing areas, waste transport, onsite wastewater systems, water systems, swimming pools, lodging, recreation, and public facilities in compliance with environmental/public health rules and regulations
- Retail food – Investigates and inspects foodborne illnesses in restaurants, food processing plants, meat packing plants, mobile food establishments, and special events such as the State Fair and festivals where food is served
- Swimming pools – Inspects construction and operation of public and semi-public swimming pools. Reviews and approves construction plans
- Onsite wastewater – Reviews sites to determine site characteristics for onsite wastewater system design and proposed plans for construction and inspect construction for compliance with approved plans
- Water systems – Ensures that public water systems are operating in compliance with the Safe Drinking Water Act by review of compliance documentation, water quality test reports, and by performing sanitary survey inspections
- Waste Transport – Inspects solid and liquid waste hauling vehicles, chemical toilet facilities, and solid waste storage containers
- Travels to inspection sites and performs environmental testing, sampling, and monitoring activities using various equipment; advises, explains, and educates the public about environmental/public health issues, regulations, safety, policy, and compliance; assists in performing environmental studies and surveys
- Obtains clinical specimens, interviews affected individuals, collects food samples, provides answers to new food establishments, and gives educational information regarding proper food handling techniques
- May work with medical personnel regarding disease outbreaks and present information in court, if needed
Benefits
- Mileage reimbursement or assigned County vehicle
- Opportunity to work special events such as the state fair, Barrett-Jackson, Waste Management, sports stadiums, Nascar, etc.
- Sanitarian registration renewal reimbursement
- Collaborative and supportive team environment
- Opportunity to attend conferences and a 6-8 week training program with job shadowing and classroom training
- Chance to explore different places and interact with diverse individuals, and learn from colleagues
- Up to 2 hours of teleworking daily after fieldwork
- Child care benefits, including access to our on-site center Maricopa County Kids Club, dedicated to serving Maricopa County families exclusively
- Paid vacation, sick time, and parental leave
- Extensive wellness program, including healthcare premium discounts
- Arizona State Retirement System. This defined retirement benefit requires a 12% monthly contribution rate and includes a 100% employer match on Day 1
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
