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NEOGOV · 14 hours ago

Environmental Health Specialist I/II/III - Health and Human Services (1225)

Flagstaff, AZ

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid, Senior Level

$56K/yr - $65K/yr

NEOGOV is seeking an Environmental Health Specialist to support the Health and Human Services Department in Coconino County. The role involves performing inspections and investigations to ensure compliance with health regulations and providing training and support to other Environmental Health staff.

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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

Performs the duties of an Environmental Health Specialist I

Inspects all types of entities to ensure compliance with applicable legal codes

Identifies and documents violations

Performs public health nuisance investigations, resolves complaints, and recommends enforcement actions to Director

Assists in epidemiological investigations

Coordinates inspection activities with related agencies

Reviews simple plans to determine compliance with applicable legal codes

Prepares documentation and enters data into permit tracking system

Implements routine enforcement measures related to inspection duties

Assists with vector control and zoonotic disease surveillance

Prepares and maintains records

Recommends enforcement measures

Provides training to Environmental Health Specialist Is

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

Assists at a higher level by performing epidemiological investigations and resolving complaints

Assists in training Environmental Health staff

Inspects various entities to ensure compliance with applicable legal codes

Identifies and documents violations and secures compliance

Performs epidemiological investigations under the direction of the Epidemiologist

Conducts public health nuisance investigations, and resolves complaints, recommending enforcement actions to Director

Reviews moderate to complex plans and makes determination to approve or deny

Prepares documentation and enters data into permit tracking system

Implements routine enforcement measures related to inspection duties

Coordinates specialized programs

Assists with grant deliverables

Assists with vector control and zoonotic disease surveillance

Assists all levels of Environmental Health staff in the field with closures and difficult establishments as needed

Provides training programs

Recommends enforcement measures

Prepares and maintains records and reports

Qualification

Registered Sanitarian certificationEnvironmental health experienceBiologyMicrobiology degreePest Control licensePool/Spa Operator certificationCustomer service skillsBilingual in SpanishCommunication skillsDetail-orientedProblem-solving skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in biology, microbiology, environmental science, or closely related field

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

Must obtain an Arizona driver's license by date of hire and maintain it throughout employment

Final job offer will be contingent upon a satisfactory 5-year Arizona Motor Vehicle Report

Bachelor's degree in biology, microbiology, environmental science, or closely related field and one year experience working in an environmental health program

Must possess current certification as a Registered Sanitarian with the State of Arizona

Must be licensed by State Pest Control Commission; and a certified Pool/Spa Operator by the National Swimming Pool Foundation or be willing to attain these certifications within the first year of hire or moving to an EHS II, and work towards standardization by the Food & Drug Administration as available

Bachelor's degree in biology, microbiology, environmental science or closely related field and three years of experience working in an environmental health program; OR any combination of post-graduate education, training, and experience which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position

Must possess a current certificate as a Registered Sanitarian issued by the State of Arizona

Must be licensed by State Pest Control Commission; and certified Pool/Spa Operator by the National Swimming Pool Foundation; and be standardized by the Food & Drug Administration, as available

Must obtain an Arizona driver's license by date of hire and maintain it throughout employment

Final job offer will be contingent upon a satisfactory 5-year Arizona Motor Vehicle Report