What are the responsibilities and job description for the Environmental Health Specialist I, II or III - Countywide position at Cochise County?
ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH SPECIALIST I, II, OR III - COUNTYWIDE
Assigned office location is flexible dependent upon selected candidate.
OPENS: Thursday, December 19, 2024
CLOSES: Position is open until filled with applications reviewed upon receipt and may close at any time.
ANTICIPATED HIRING RANGE: $20.65 - $27.45 hourly, dependent upon qualifications, plus a comprehensive benefits package to include membership in the Arizona State Retirement System
PLEASE NOTE: All positions at Cochise County require a pre-employment background screening.
Environmental Health Specialist I: Under general supervision, performs work of routine difficulty in the environmental health field; performs related work as required or assigned.
Environmental Health Specialist II: Under general supervision, performs work of moderate difficulty in the environmental health field; performs related work as required or assigned.
Environmental Health Specialist III: Under general supervision, performs technical work of considerable difficulty in the Environmental Health field; performs related work as required or assigned.
Environmental Health Specialist I: (Illustrative Only) Conducts routine environmental health inspections; reviews plans and specifications for and inspects sewage systems; conducts field and office training to food and other establishment staffs and the public to educate on proper environmental health practices and procedures; inspects a variety of entities for compliance with various legal codes governing sanitary conditions; assists in monitoring and enforcing environmental health activity; conducts complaint investigations; recommends enforcement; prepares reports; maintains records; performs research; prepares water and food samples for analysis; attends annual training to maintain Arizona sanitarian registration.
Environmental Health Specialist II: (Illustrative Only) Conducts routine environmental health inspections; reviews plans and specifications for and inspects sewage systems; conducts field and office training to food and other establishment staffs and the public to educate on proper environmental health practices and procedures; inspects a variety of entities for compliance with various legal codes governing sanitary conditions; assists in monitoring and enforcing environmental health activity; conducts complaint investigations; recommends enforcement; assists in planning and implementing policies and procedures; prepares reports; maintains records; performs research; prepares water and food samples for analysis; reviews plans and specifications for eating, drinking and other permitted establishments; attends annual training to maintain Arizona sanitarian registration.
Environmental Health Specialist III: (Illustrative Only) Conducts routine environmental health inspections; reviews plans and specifications for and inspects sewage systems; conducts field and office training to food and other establishment staffs and the public to educate on proper environmental health practices and procedures; assists in developing and implementing environmental health programs; provides consultation and guidance to local and state officials in environmental issues such as air pollution, water standards, and hazardous waste; inspects a variety of entities for compliance with various legal codes governing sanitary conditions; assists in monitoring and enforcing environmental health activity; conducts complaint investigations; recommends enforcement; assists in planning and implementing policies and procedures; prepares reports; maintains records; assists in budget preparation; performs research; prepares water and food samples for analysis; reviews plans and specifications for eating, drinking and other permitted establishments; attends annual training to maintain Arizona sanitarian registration; trains and supervises staff, may serve as acting director as assigned.
Environmental Health Specialist I: : A minimum of 30 semester hours of natural sciences coursework from a regionally accredited institution of higher learning recognized by the US Department of Education as required by the State of Arizona to qualify for the Sanitarian Registration Exam. Must obtain Arizona certification as a Registered Sanitarian within eighteen (18) months of the date of employment. Must possess and maintain a valid Arizona driver’s license and the ability to be covered by county insurance.
An equivalent combination of education and/or experience from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved may be considered.
Environmental Health Specialist II: Must possess a current certificate of registration as a Sanitarian issued by the State of Arizona (or the ability to receive reciprocity if licensed in another state); two (2) years of experience as a registered sanitarian. Must possess and maintain a valid Arizona driver’s license and the ability to be covered by county insurance.
An equivalent combination of education and/or experience from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved may be considered.
Environmental Health Specialist III: Must possess a current certificate of registration as a Sanitarian issued by the State of Arizona (or the ability to receive reciprocity if licensed in another state); four (4) years of experience as a registered sanitarian. Must possess and maintain a valid Arizona driver’s license and the ability to be covered by county insurance.
An equivalent combination of education and/or experience from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved may be considered.
Environmental Health Specialist I:
Some knowledge of:
- relevant federal, state, county and local codes, laws, and regulations;
- the practices and techniques of environmental health inspections;
- biological and physical science applicable to environmental health.
- establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, other agencies, and the public;
- read, write and speak English;
- follow written and verbal instruction;
- communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
Good knowledge of:
- food safety and protection;
- public/private water and wastewater systems and designs.
Working knowledge of:
- relevant federal, state, county and local codes, laws, and regulations;
- the practices and techniques of environmental health inspections, education, compliance and enforcement;
- biological and physical science applicable to environmental health;
- principles, theories, and design of alternative waste water systems;
- methods and principles used in water pressurization.
Ability to:
- establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, other agencies, and the public;
- follow written and verbal instruction;
- communicate effectively verbally and in writing;
- conduct epidemiological investigations.
Environmental Health Specialist III:
Considerable knowledge of:
- the biological and physical sciences applicable to environmental health inspection, education, and enforcement;
- relevant federal, state, county and local codes, laws, and regulations;
- budgetary management; basic statistical method skills.
Good knowledge of:
- public/private water systems and designs;
- methods and principles used in water pressurization testing;
- principles, theories, and design of alternative waste water systems;
- current trends in the environmental health field.
Some knowledge of:
- basic engineering principles.
- compiling statistical information and preparing technical reports.
- establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, other agencies, and the public;
- follow written and verbal instruction;
- communicate effectively verbally and in writing;
- conduct epidemiological investigations.
WORK ENVIRONMENT: Work is primarily performed under general supervision in an office with appropriate climate controls, outdoors in a variety of climatic conditions and includes possible exposure to blood borne pathogens. Travel and driving required. May require working evening and weekends.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Essential functions of this position require: lifting up to 50 pounds, manual dexterity, fine motor skills, ability to communicate.
Medium work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body; involves sitting only occasionally, walking and standing are required regularly, incumbents may be required to kneel, crouch/squat, crawl, climb, stoop, turn/twist, balance, reach, feel or manipulate with hands.
Mental Application: Utilizes memory for details and verbal instructions, requires emotional stability, critical thinking and adaptability; creative problem-solving skills.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Essential functions of this position require: lifting up to 50 pounds, manual dexterity, fine motor skills, ability to communicate.
Medium work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body; involves sitting only occasionally, walking and standing are required regularly, incumbents may be required to kneel, crouch/squat, crawl, climb, stoop, turn/twist, balance, reach, feel or manipulate with hands.
Mental Application: Utilizes memory for details and verbal instructions, requires emotional stability, critical thinking and adaptability; creative problem-solving skills.
Reasonable accommodations will be made for those that are able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without accommodation.
Cochise County is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Salary : $31,396 - $57,302
