What are the responsibilities and job description for the Environmental Health Specialist III - Development Services (Prescott) position at Yavapai County Government?
Under minimal supervision, performs inspections of assigned areas and settings to ensure applicable health, safety, and environmental regulations are being met.
- Answers questions in and out of the office from the public regarding delegated programs.
- Conducts inspections of assigned areas and settings.
- Monitors the presence of, and identifies, hazardous pollutants that may pose a threat to public health and environments.
- Inspects public places and observes changes in the environment.
- Performs personnel training and procedure and program development
- Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
- Participates in Delegation Agreement negotiations and rule promulgation with ADEQ.
- Conducts field inspections.
- Facilitates the review of large projects (subdivisions, water line extensions, sewage collection systems) to determine compliance with applicable rules for issuance of approval documents.
- Conducts inspections for the appeal of previous findings of inspection and provides technical support to staff for environmental nuisance complaint resolution to ensure compliance with ADEQ rules.
- Facilitates implementation of other programs delegated by ADEQ and other agencies.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Experience:
A minimum of four (4) years of relevant experience in the field of Environmental Health or related field.
Additional Requirements:
Must possess a valid Arizona driver’s license.
Must be possess current Registered Sanitarian certification in the State of Arizona.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Knowledge of:
- Relevant federal, state, and county codes, laws, and regulations.
- Principles, practices, and techniques of environmental health inspections, public education, compliance, and enforcement.
- Basic biological and physical sciences applicable to environmental health.
- Business English, spelling, grammar, punctuation, and composition.
- Clerical office practices and procedures.
- Research techniques and report writing.
- Current Microsoft Office software.
- Filing and recordkeeping.
- Personnel supervision and training.
- Public speaking.
- Customer service
- Communicating effectively verbally and in writing and communicating orally in a face-to-face setting and by telephone with public and employees.
- Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with employees, other agencies, and the public.
- Organization and adherence to detail.
- Complete reports, correspondence, etc., with special attention to detail and accuracy.
- Meet deadlines for assignments, correspondence, reports, timesheets, etc., in the timeframe established.
- Maintain extensive working relationship with ADEQ.
- Manage conflicting work priorities.
- Create and manage the inspection schedule.
- Spend significant amounts of time driving
- Develop and maintain effective working relationships with associates, employees of other departments, representatives of other organizations, County officials, and the public.
- Respond to community emergencies that have a public health consequence according to requirements of the department Emergency Response Plan.
- Keep management informed of key operating issues affecting the department.
- Remain current in knowledge required to perform assigned duties.
- Handle confidential matters and maintain discretion always.
- Act with courtesy, tact, and diplomacy.
The work environment is associated with an office and field environment year-round in all weather conditions and includes exposure to loud noise, blood borne pathogens, dust, fumes, mist, and chemicals. This is a highly public position where contact with public may be in challenging situations.
Physical Requirements:
Ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time. Sufficient vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; hearing and speech ability to communicate effective in-person and telephonically. Capable of frequent repetitive movement of arms, fingers, and wrists. Ability to lift up to 30 pounds.
Additional Job Information:
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Grade: 11
Classification: Classified
Safety Sensitive: Yes
Salary : $29 - $45