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

Yavapai County -
Prescott, AZ

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Job Details

Full-time
$19.84 - $41.21 an hour
5 days ago

Benefits

Health savings account
Paid holidays
Disability insurance
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Flexible spending account
Tuition reimbursement
Employee assistance program
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Retirement plan

Qualifications

Customer communication
High school diploma or GED
Registered Environmental Health Specialist
Driver's License

Full Job Description

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 Prescott and our Cottonwood locations.

Environmental Health Specialist I

Environmental Health Specialist II

We are looking for an Environmental Health Specialist that is detail-orientated, possesses strong communication skills, and demonstrates exceptional customer service abilities along with a genuine passion for promoting environmental health. Additionally, they should be adaptable to evolving challenges within the field and have a comprehensive understanding of relevant regulations.

We are accepting applications for an Environmental Health Specialist I or an Environmental Health Specialist II position, contingent upon the qualifications and skill sets of eligible applicants.

Salary range for Environmental Health Specialist I is $19.84 to $30.75 per hour
Salary range for Environmental Health Specialist II is $26.59 to $41.21 per hour

Review complete class specification for Environmental Health Specialist I here
Review complete class specification for Environmental Health Specialist II here

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.

Environmental Specialist II:

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.

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

Yavapai County Government offers a comprehensive employee benefits package to
Full-Time employees working 30 or more hours per week that includes but is not limited to:

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

ELECTIVE COVERAGE

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)

PLEASE NOTE

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.

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