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Pay Range
Hiring Range: $23.92 - $28.71 Per Hour
Full Range: $23.92 - $33.49 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 a Training Specialist (Environmental Health Specialist II) to lead other environmental staff and participate in the public health, consumer health, and food safety field by leading investigations, inspections, education, and enforcement functions with emphasis on training newly hired staff. You may also be responsible for creating new content in the software program for Consumer Health and Food Safety (CHFS) to perform its regulatory duty, and work in conjunction with staff to research and apply for new grant opportunities along with managing the completion of the Retail Program Standards
If you are interested in becoming part of an enthusiastic team that strives for the health and safety of Pima County, apply now.(Work assignments may vary depending on the department's needs and will be communicated to the applicant or incumbent by the supervisor.)
Leads and participates in investigations, inspections 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;
Conducts and documents initial, opening and final inspections of permitted and licensed food establishments, to include new, remodeled or change of ownership;
Leads the activities of and trains new and current Environmental Health employees;
Reviews plans and specifications of Mobile Food, Limited Food Manufacturing, and Catering Food Establishments as submitted by applicant for conformance with federal, state, and local public health/food safety laws;
Lead and 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, which require licensing;
Recommends permit suspension, permit revocation and other enforcement tactics for non-compliance to supervisor for consideration;
Provides consultation and technical guidance to owners, operators and employees on health/food safety related matters;
Responds to requests abatement of Environmental Health hazards on public and private property;
Leads and performs epidemiological investigation of food borne disease outbreaks;
Leads and performs the collection of samples from food, water and sewage for laboratory analysis and interprets results;
Leads the development of educational and training manuals and handouts utilized in classes/workshops, pool and food certifications and other on-site educational programs;
Facilitates classes/workshops to train staff, professional groups and the public in relevant practices, procedures and technologies;
Assists management in developing new programs and revising existing programs, to include risk control plans and active managerial control plans for operators;
Makes public presentations on Environmental Health matters;
Maintains manual and computer-based records;
Prepares, presents, and submits routine, recurring, and special reports.
KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:
Knowledge of:
Skill in:
* 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) Two years of work experience as a registered Sanitarian in the State of Arizona.
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.):
Licenses and Certificates: All positions require possession of a valid registration in the State of Arizona as a professional sanitarian within six months from the date of appointment. Some positions may require an Arizona Pest Control Operator certification at the time of appointment or prior to completion of initial/promotional probation. Valid driver license is required at time of application. ValidAZdriver license is required at time of appointment. The successful applicant will be subject to a 39-month DOT Motor Vehicle Record review to determine applicant's suitability to operate county vehicles in accordance with Pima County administrative procedures. Any offer of employment resulting from this recruitment is contingent upon Fleet Services' review and approval of the candidate's driving record. Failure to obtain/maintain a current registration/certification/ licensure shall be grounds for termination.
Special Notice Item: The County requires pre-employment background checks. Successful candidates will receive a post-offer, pre-employment background screening to include verification of work history, education, and criminal conviction history. A prior criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify a candidate from employment with the County. Eligibility for professional Sanitarian registration is determined by the Sanitarian Council. Determinations as to whether your educational coursework qualifies you for registration is solely the discretion of the Arizona Sanitarian Council. The Council has the ultimate decision making ability as to whether a course will count as natural science credits. Pima County HR makes employment offers based on their understanding of the required coursework. If courses are not approved by the Sanitarian Council, the applicant/employee will have 18 months from date of hire to successfully complete both the coursework and the exam. Failure to become registered as a professional Sanitarian within the required period will result in termination of employment.
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.
Employment Type: Full Time
Pay Range
Hiring Range: $23.92 - $28.71 Per Hour
Full Range: $23.92 - $33.49 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 a Training Specialist (Environmental Health Specialist II) to lead other environmental staff and participate in the public health, consumer health, and food safety field by leading investigations, inspections, education, and enforcement functions with emphasis on training newly hired staff. You may also be responsible for creating new content in the software program for Consumer Health and Food Safety (CHFS) to perform its regulatory duty, and work in conjunction with staff to research and apply for new grant opportunities along with managing the completion of the Retail Program Standards
If you are interested in becoming part of an enthusiastic team that strives for the health and safety of Pima County, apply now.(Work assignments may vary depending on the department's needs and will be communicated to the applicant or incumbent by the supervisor.)
Leads and participates in investigations, inspections 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;
Conducts and documents initial, opening and final inspections of permitted and licensed food establishments, to include new, remodeled or change of ownership;
Leads the activities of and trains new and current Environmental Health employees;
Reviews plans and specifications of Mobile Food, Limited Food Manufacturing, and Catering Food Establishments as submitted by applicant for conformance with federal, state, and local public health/food safety laws;
Lead and 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, which require licensing;
Recommends permit suspension, permit revocation and other enforcement tactics for non-compliance to supervisor for consideration;
Provides consultation and technical guidance to owners, operators and employees on health/food safety related matters;
Responds to requests abatement of Environmental Health hazards on public and private property;
Leads and performs epidemiological investigation of food borne disease outbreaks;
Leads and performs the collection of samples from food, water and sewage for laboratory analysis and interprets results;
Leads the development of educational and training manuals and handouts utilized in classes/workshops, pool and food certifications and other on-site educational programs;
Facilitates classes/workshops to train staff, professional groups and the public in relevant practices, procedures and technologies;
Assists management in developing new programs and revising existing programs, to include risk control plans and active managerial control plans for operators;
Makes public presentations on Environmental Health matters;
Maintains manual and computer-based records;
Prepares, presents, and submits routine, recurring, and special reports.
KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:
Knowledge of:
- principles and practices of investigation, inspection, and enforcement of health and sanitation related matters;
- 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;
- developing and reviewing existing principles and practices of preparing and presenting educational materials and programs;
- effective communication techniques;
- principles and practices of public health;
- principles and practices of leadership.
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;
- reviewing constructions plans for compliance with laws, rules, regulations, codes and standards; leading employees in conducting investigations and inspections.
* 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) Two years of work experience as a registered Sanitarian in the State of Arizona.
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.):
- Arizona registered sanitarian or REHS credentials.
- Minimum three (3) months experience with Hedgehog software.
- Minimum twelve (12) months supervisory or lead experience. Experience does not have to be with Pima County.
- Experience with staff training, or grant writing, or policy & procedure writing. (Experience can be with another organization outside of Pima County.)
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.
Licenses and Certificates: All positions require possession of a valid registration in the State of Arizona as a professional sanitarian within six months from the date of appointment. Some positions may require an Arizona Pest Control Operator certification at the time of appointment or prior to completion of initial/promotional probation. Valid driver license is required at time of application. ValidAZdriver license is required at time of appointment. The successful applicant will be subject to a 39-month DOT Motor Vehicle Record review to determine applicant's suitability to operate county vehicles in accordance with Pima County administrative procedures. Any offer of employment resulting from this recruitment is contingent upon Fleet Services' review and approval of the candidate's driving record. Failure to obtain/maintain a current registration/certification/ licensure shall be grounds for termination.
Special Notice Item: The County requires pre-employment background checks. Successful candidates will receive a post-offer, pre-employment background screening to include verification of work history, education, and criminal conviction history. A prior criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify a candidate from employment with the County. Eligibility for professional Sanitarian registration is determined by the Sanitarian Council. Determinations as to whether your educational coursework qualifies you for registration is solely the discretion of the Arizona Sanitarian Council. The Council has the ultimate decision making ability as to whether a course will count as natural science credits. Pima County HR makes employment offers based on their understanding of the required coursework. If courses are not approved by the Sanitarian Council, the applicant/employee will have 18 months from date of hire to successfully complete both the coursework and the exam. Failure to become registered as a professional Sanitarian within the required period will result in termination of employment.
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
