III - Health and Human Services (0526)

Coconino County•Flagstaff, AZ

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Environmental Health Program provides licensing and inspection services to just under 2000 businesses throughout Coconino County, including food establishments, hotels/motels, pools and spas, schools, children’s camps, trailer parks/campgrounds, body art establishments as well as 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.). As a result, significant driving will be part of this position. Under general supervision, performs work of moderate difficulty in the environmental health field; performs related work as assigned. The hiring range for this position is determined by qualifications: Environmental Health Specialist I (Technician) - $56,009.20, Environmental Health Specialist II - $60,268.21, Environmental Health Specialist III - $64,645.98.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in biology, microbiology, environmental science, or closely related field (EHS I, II, III)
Must achieve at least one of the following certifications within one year of employment: Attain Registered Sanitarian certification; licensed by State Pest Control Commission; or certified as a Pool/Spa Operator by the National Swimming Pool Foundation (EHS I)
Must obtain an Arizona driver’s license by date of hire and maintain it throughout employment (EHS I, II, III)
Final job offer will be contingent upon a satisfactory 5-year Arizona Motor Vehicle Report (EHS I, II, III)
One year experience working in an environmental health program (EHS II)
Must possess current certification as a Registered Sanitarian with the State of Arizona (EHS II, III)
Must be licensed by State Pest Control Commission (EHS II, III)
Certified Pool/Spa Operator by the National Swimming Pool Foundation (EHS II, III)
Willing to attain Pool/Spa Operator certification within the first year of hire or moving to an EHS II (EHS II)
Work towards standardization by the Food & Drug Administration as available (EHS II)
Three years of experience working in an environmental health program (EHS III)
Any combination of post-graduate education, training, and experience which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position (EHS III)
Must be standardized by the Food & Drug Administration, as available (EHS III)
Driving
Working with and around others; co-workers, clients, agencies, etc.
Working alone
Vision acuity (near and far)
Dealing with interruptions
Hearing and speech for ordinary conversation
Relevant federal, state and county codes, laws, and regulations
Principles and practices of field inspection, compliance monitoring, and enforcement
Scientific basis for codes, laws, and regulations
Environmental-related sciences such as biology, chemistry, and environmental and physical sciences
Interpreting applicable codes and ordinances
Interacting with diverse client groups
Detecting violations
Recommending appropriate measures to achieve compliance
Prepare and maintain records and reports
Work safely and support the culture of workplace safety
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, other agencies, and the public
Follow written and verbal instructions
Communicate effectively verbally and in writing
Maintain the minimum number of inspections required on a monthly basis and ensure all establishments are up to date on required inspections per year.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual Spanish
Experience in conducting inspections and investigations
Detail-oriented, solution-focused approach

Responsibilities

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