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Salary Grade: 7
Pay Range
Hiring Range: $21.11 - $24.80 Per Hour
Full Range: $21.11 - $28.49 Per Hour
Salary offers are based on the candidate's equivalent experience and internal equity with other employees within the same job classification.
Pima County Health Department is seeking Environmental Health Specialist I's to promote food safety throughout the County.
These two (2) positions are ideal for people who like to work independently and enjoy being in the field every day. Environmental Health Specialist I's inspect permitted food facilities using a risk-based inspection methodology developed by the FDA and work with restaurant owners/operators to ensure compliance with the FDA Food Code and Pima County Code.
If you are self-motivated, organized, and enjoy working with people, this might be a great job for you. Candidates must be able to qualify to take the Arizona Registered Sanitarian's exam. Qualification to take the exam is determined by the Arizona Sanitarians' Council, not the Pima County Health Department.(Work assignments may vary depending on the department's needs and will be communicated to the applicant or incumbent by the supervisor.)
Investigates, inspects and advises recreational, housing and food agencies and establishments, e.g., restaurants, food mobiles, adult and child protection services, home/day care centers, hotels, motels, massage studios, ice manufacturing plants, bed and breakfast facilities, schools, trailer parks, and warehouses, within assigned area of jurisdiction on health related matters;
Investigates vector-related complaints and recommends appropriate treatment of infested areas;
Interprets, promotes, and enforces public health/food safety federal, state laws and regulations and local ordinances;
Applies the intent of statutes, regulations and ordinances as they pertain to food establishments and agencies requiring licensing;
Recommends permit suspension, permit revocation and other enforcement tactics for non-compliance to supervisor for consideration;
Responds to requests to abate Environmental Health hazards on public and private property;
Maintains manual and computer-based records;
Prepares, presents, and submits routine, recurring and special reports;
Prepares educational manuals and handouts, facilitates workshops, pool and food certifications and other on-site educational programs;
Participates in developing new programs and revising existing programs;
May assist in making public presentations on Environmental Health matters;
May assist in performing epidemiological investigation of food borne disease outbreaks;
May assist in the collection of samples of food, water and sewage for laboratory analysis and interpreting results.
KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:
Knowledge of:
- principles and practices of investigation, inspection, and enforcement of health and sanitation related matters;
- principles and practices of vector control;
- relevant federal, state, and local health codes, laws, rules, regulations, ordinances and standards;
- biological, bacteriological, and physical sciences applicable to Environmental Health investigation, inspection, education, and enforcement;
- procedures and techniques of collecting samples of products for laboratory analysis;
- principles and practices of preparing and presenting educational materials and programs;
- effective communication techniques;
- principles and practices of public health.
Skill in:
- performing and documenting investigations and inspections for recreational, housing and food establishments;
- public contact, verbal and written communications;
- inspecting, educating, and enforcing Environmental Health rules, regulations and standards;
- applying, interpreting, and enforcing appropriate sanitation and health laws, rules, regulations, codes, and standards;
- recommending enforcement tactics for non-compliance;
- collecting samples of products for laboratory analysis and interpreting testing results;
- preparing educational and informational materials.
(A transcript of courses completed and grades must be attached to the application materials.)
* The Sanitarian's Council has defined "natural science" as a branch of science that deals with the physical world, including life, physical, and health sciences. The Sanitarians' Council makes all final determinations as to whether individual courses meet the definition.
OR:
(2) Five years of work experience as a Sanitarian Assistant or technician in either a recognized public health agency or private industry in a position directly related to Environmental Health.
OR:
(3) Five years of full-time military duty in the field of Environmental Health.
OR:
(4) Valid registration in the State of Arizona as a professional sanitarian.
Qualifying education and experience must be clearly documented in the "Education" and "Work Experience" sections of the application. Do not substitute a resume for your application or write "see resume" on your application.
Preferred Qualifications: (Be specific in describing your experience in your application. Ensure the descriptions provided illustrate your competencies, specifically addressing the required and preferred qualifications.):
- Registered Sanitarian in the State of Arizona or qualify for reciprocity by being registered in another state with a passing score at or above the qualification required by Arizona.
- College degree.
- Environmental health work or intern experience.
- Bilingual (English/Spanish, Chinese, or another language).
Pima County Human Resources Department reserves the right to admit to the selection process only those candidates that meet the minimum/desired qualifications. All applications will be assessed based on an evaluation of the listed education and experience. Candidates meeting the minimum/desired qualifications may be further evaluated/scored against any advertised Preferred Qualifications. The hiring authority will interview and select the successful candidate from a referral list provided by Human Resources. Additional assessments/testing may be required as part of the selection process.
Physical/Sensory Requirements: Physical and sensory abilities will be determined by position. All positions will be exposed to outdoor extreme climate conditions and indoor commercial environments that are sometimes extremely hot, cold, wet, and unsanitary, which require the proper wearing of individual safety and protective clothing and equipment.
EEO Information: Pima County Government is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We are committed to an inclusive and diverse workforce and will not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, kinship, political interest, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Employment Type: Full Time