Role

Under general supervision, performs inspections of assigned areas and settings to ensure applicable health, safety, and environmental regulations are being met.

Major Duties, Responsibilities

Conducts inspections of assigned areas and settings.
Applies federal, state and local codes and regulations. Provides recommendations for corrective actions for inspections performed. Prepares and presents written reports.
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.
Answers questions in and out of the office from the public regarding delegated programs.
Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Community Health Services

Conducts field inspections of basic to complex difficulty for licensed food, pool, school, and lodging establishments.
Investigates environmental health complaints. Advises licensed and non-licensed facilities in accordance with federal, state. and local codes and regulations.
Conducts plan reviews for simple to complex food and motel establishments; reviews and approves food safety plans; performs construction inspections of establishments; performs opening inspections for food, pool, and motel establishments.
Works in conjunction with other agencies to ensure cooperation for meeting all federal, state, and local codes and regulations.

Minimum Qualifications

Education:
High school diploma or equivalent.

Experience:
A minimum of two (2) years of relevant experience in the field of Environmental Health or related field.

Additional Requirements:
Must possess a valid Arizona driver’s license.

Community Health Services
Must possess Registered Sanitarian license in the State of Arizona.
Must possess State of Arizona Pesticide Applicator License in the General Pest Control/Public Health category within 6 months of hire.
Must possess a current fingerprint clearance card Issued by the Arizona Department of Public Safety.

Other Skills

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of:

Environmental health practices and theory.
Relevant federal, state, and county codes, laws, and regulations.
Principles, practices, and techniques of environmental health inspections, public education, compliance, and enforcement.
Basic biological and physical sciences applicable to environmental health.
Business English, spelling, grammar, punctuation, and composition.
Clerical office practices and procedures.
Research techniques and report writing.
Current Microsoft Office software.
Filing and recordkeeping.

Skill in:

Communicating effectively verbally and in writing and communicating orally in a face-to-face setting and by telephone with public and employees.
Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with employees, other agencies, and the public.
Organization and adherence to detail.
Customer service.

Ability to:

Create and manage the inspection schedule.
Spend significant amounts of time driving.
Perform work in an accurate, neat, and thorough manner and follows all applicable policies.
Complete reports, correspondence, etc., with attention to detail and accuracy.
Meet deadlines for assignments, correspondence, reports, timesheets, etc., in the timeframe established.
Maintain flexibility to work odd hours, including early morning, late evening, and weekends.
Respond to community emergencies that have a public health consequence according to requirements of the department Emergency Response Plan.
Develop and maintain effective working relationships with associates, employees of other departments, representatives of other organizations, County officials, and the public.
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.

Work Environment:
The work environment is associated with an office and field environment year-round in all weather conditions and includes exposure to loud noise, blood borne pathogens, dust, fumes, mist, and chemicals. This is a highly public position where contact with public may be in challenging situations.

Physical Requirements:
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 bend, stoop, squat, kneel, walk over rough, uneven, and/or rocky surfaces and lift up to 30 pounds.

Additional Job Information:
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Grade: 9
Classification: Classified
Safety Sensitive: Yes

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