Environmental Health Specialist II

This job was posted by https://www.azjobconnection.gov : For more information, please see: https://www.azjobconnection.gov/jobs/7637556 About the position This position is responsible for protecting public health by inspecting, evaluating, and enforcing compliance with state laws and County ordinances across a wide range of licensed establishments, including food service facilities, lodging operations, recreational areas, pools and spas, schools, and waste-handling services. The role reviews construction plans for compliance, investigates public health complaints, and identifies conditions that may pose health risks through field surveys and sample collection. It provides guidance to owners and contractors on regulatory requirements, determines corrective actions, and monitors compliance. The position also works collaboratively with other County departments and governmental agencies, prepares detailed inspection and investigation reports, and maintains accurate records of all activities, including documentation required for review by a Registered Sanitarian. This position is expected to work in all Environmental Health program areas as needed through practical and strategic application of technical and professional skills. Environmental Health Specialist II The advanced level in the Environmental Health Specialist job series, which typically performs the more complex inspection and public service work of environmental health regulation. Appointment to this position requires current registration as a Sanitarian and two (2) years experience performing environmental health inspections and fieldwork. Environmental Health SpecialistI The intermediate level in the Environmental Health Specialist job series, which typically performs the more moderate inspection and public service work of environmental health regulation. Appointment to this position requires the completion of either: a) three (3) years experience as an Environmental Health Technician (Sanitarian Aide) or b) the completion of 30 semester hours at an accredited college, including 22 semester hours in physical or natural science courses. Environmental Health Technician The entry and trainee level in the Environmental Health Specialist job series. This level typically performs the more routine, less complex inspections and public service work of environmental health regulation. This position is used to provide on-the-job training and is designed to assist in meeting the eligibility requirements to qualify for registration as a Sanitarian. Appointment to this position requires at least three (3) years of work experience in a field directly related to environmental health or regulatory compliance. Essential Job Functions Inspects, evaluates, and renders decisions of compliance or violation on various types of licensed establishments and related public establishments for adherence to environmental health rules and regulations as set by State of Arizona. Licensed and public establishments include, but are not limited to, motels, trailer parks, public bathing facilities, swimming pools, food retail stores, food service establishments, and pet stores. Reviews construction plans and specifications of various types of licensed establishments, public establishments, or properties for compliance to environmental health rules and regulations as set by the State of Arizona. Conducts field and office training and instruction sessions to food service establishments to educate owners and managers on proper environmental health practices and procedures.Consults and instructs owners and managers of licensed public establishments or other individuals of the environmental health practices and procedures and the requirements for building, maintaining or correcting a violation of a public or licensed establishment or within any other scope of the environmental health area. Investigates responds, and resolves, citizen's complaints involving potential or possible public health problems. Coordinates inspection activities with other County departments and governmental agencies. Collects field samples for analysis.Conducts investigations of health and disease concerns that reach epidemic proportions and conducts general environmental health surveys.Investigates and surveys areas of potential insect and rodent infestation.Analyzes information gathered, interprets analysis, and submits recommendations based on findings. Secures compliance with pertinent regulations by promotion, education and enforcement of environmental health rules and regulations. Prepares reports, maintains records, and issues environmental health related violation or closure notices. May be required to develop and deliver a variety of presentations designed to educate the public on the requirements outlined in Proposition 201 Smoke-Free Arizona Act. Communicates and acts in a professional manner with the public, co-workers, and work contacts. Create and maintain a supportive work environment with other departments and community programs, Public Health divisions, and Public Health leadership on accreditation domain while maintaining a culture of quality improvement.