Environmental Health Inspector — Protect & Educate Communities

Pinal-County; Florence (AZ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Pinal County is seeking an Environmental Health Inspector to enforce environmental regulations and perform inspections of food establishments, pools, and public spaces. Under general supervision, you will educate the public, review permits, and maintain records of inspections and enforcement actions.

The role requires an Associate's degree in a related field, at least two years of inspection experience, and a valid AZ driver's license; registration as an Arizona Sanitarian within a year is

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in Environmental Health or Environmental Technology, Biology, Chemistry, Watershed Management, or related field.
• Two (2) years of experience monitoring, inspecting, and enforcing environmental health issues and complaints.
• Valid Driver's License with Arizona Driver's License within 30 days of hire.
• Valid registration as Arizona Sanitarian within one (1) year of hire.
• Or an equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience may substitute for the minimum requirements.

Responsibilities

• Conducts inspections of food service establishments and other public places including restaurants, bars, grocery stores, food banks, institutional kitchens, school kitchens and school grounds, daycare facilities, and construction; conducts pre-opening inspections of establishments and mobile food units; determines compliance with Smokefree AZ laws, samples food and water for microbial analysis; prepares inspection reports by referencing all codes cited; and discusses and reviews all observations and findings with appropriate person in charge.
• Conducts inspections of public and semi-public pools, spas, etc. for compliance with Arizona and County regulations, checking for compliance with Smokefree AZ laws; and provides education to owners and operators.
• Accepts permit applications from the public; answers any specific questions about the requirements involving permit submittals; enters data into computer; works with other departments to help the customer through the process of permit submittal.
• Responds to citizen complaints and performs inspections to ensure compliance with state and county codes and regulations; conducts complaint investigations of public health nuisances, food establishments, pools, public places for Smokefree AZ compliance, illegal dumping, vector or other complaints, as assigned.
• Responds to phone and in person inquiries; explains environmental regulations to owners or operators; and may re-inspect the polluting sources to determine conformity with environmental control plans and specifications; and educates the public regarding issues.
• Recommends enforcement action for non-compliance. Maintains records of enforcement activities.

Skills

Public Health knowledge

Record keeping

Communication

Education

Associate's degree in Environmental Health or Environmental Technology, Biology, Chemistry, Watershed Management, or related field

Job description

Pinal County is seeking an Environmental Health Inspector to enforce environmental regulations and perform inspections of food establishments, pools, and public spaces. Under general supervision, you will educate the public, review permits, and maintain records of inspections and enforcement actions.

The role requires an Associate's degree in a related field, at least two years of inspection experience, and a valid AZ driver's license; registration as an Arizona Sanitarian within a year is