Environmental Health Specialist I or II - Development Services (Cottonwood)

Role

Are you driven by the opportunity to make a lasting positive impact on both the environment and the community where you live? If so, we have an amazing opportunity for you! Yavapai County Development Services Department is seeking an Environmental Health Specialist to join our team! We have an open position at our Cottonwood location. (We have filled the opening for our Prescott location)

Major Duties, Responsibilities

Environmental Health Specialist I:

• 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 other job-related duties as assigned.

• Performs site investigations as a basis for onsite wastewater system design and writes detailed reports regarding those inspections. Reviews and utilizes site investigations in determining the appropriateness of onsite wastewater system design.
• Conducts technical reviews of permit applications to determine compliance with applicable rules for conventional and alternative wastewater systems and issue construction authorizations.
• Conducts construction inspections of onsite wastewater systems to determine compliance with applicable rules and writes detailed reports regarding those inspections.
• Reviews well applications for compliance with setback rules.

• Conducts inspections of assigned areas and settings.
• Applies federal, state and local codes and regulations. Provides recommendations for corrective actions for inspections performed. Prepares and presents written reports.
• 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.
• Answers questions in and out of the office from the public regarding delegated programs.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
• Performs site investigations as a basis for onsite wastewater system design and writes detailed reports regarding those inspections. Reviews and utilizes site investigations in determining the appropriateness of onsite wastewater system design.
• Conducts technical reviews of permit applications to determine compliance with applicable rules for conventional and alternative wastewater systems and issue construction authorizations.
• Conducts construction inspections of onsite wastewater systems to determine compliance with applicable rules and writes detailed reports regarding those inspections.
• Reviews well applications for compliance with setback rules.

Minimum Qualifications

Environmental Health Specialist I:
Education:
High school diploma or equivalent.
Experience:
No experience required
Additional Requirements:
Must possess a valid Arizona driver’s license.

Environmental Specialist II:
Education:
High school diploma or equivalent.
Experience:
A minimum of two (2) years of relevant experience in the field of Environmental Health or related field.
Additional Requirements:
Must possess a valid Arizona driver’s license.
Must possess current Registered Sanitarian certification in the State of Arizona.

• 10 Paid Holidays Per Year
• Annual Leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Health Care Insurance – Medical, Dental, Vision
• Life Insurance
• Long-Term & Short-Term Disability
• Retirement Plans
• Sick Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement Program

• 457 Deferred Compensation Program
• Dependent Health Care Insurance - Medical, Dental, Vision
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Short-Term Disability
• Supplemental Life (for employees & dependents)

• Part-Time, Temporary and Seasonal employees accrue Sick Leave based on hours worked.
• Part-Time employees have limited benefits available.
• Temporary and Seasonal employees are not eligible to accrue Annual Leave.