Environmental Health Specialist / Community Development

Pinal County; Florence (AZ); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plans with generous company

Paid sabbaticals every five years

Paid vacation and sick leave

Affordable medical plans

Dental and vision plans

Wellness program and screenings

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Pinal County is seeking an Environmental Health Inspector to conduct inspections of onsite septic systems, nuisance and trash complaints, and evaluate installations for compliance with local rules. You will handle permit applications, assist the public through the process, review submittals, and draft deficiency letters.

You will also inspect waste hauling vehicles and prepare routine enforcement reports. Arizona residents with an associate degree and experience in public health are encouraged

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in Environmental Health or related field.
• Two (2) years of experience monitoring, inspecting, and enforcing environmental health issues and complaints.

Responsibilities

• Inspect a variety of onsite septic systems for compliance with rules and regulations and document installations.
• Provide main office and satellite coverage, accept permit applications from the public and help customers through the submittal process.
• Inspect solid and liquid waste hauling trucks per established guidelines.
• Write notices of violations, deficiencies, and requests for further information.
• Explain environmental regulations to owners or operators and respond to inquiries.
• Maintain records of enforcement activities and prepare routine reports.
• Promote accountability, commitment, and teamwork in the workplace.
• Maintain confidentiality of work-related issues and county information.

Skills

Public health knowledge

Environmental health principles

Data entry skills

Written communication

Education

Associate's degree in Environmental Health or related field

Tools

Word processing

Spreadsheets

Records management

Job description

What’s your purpose?

Have you considered investing in your community? Pinal County is a beautiful place that needs passionate people who want to help others and make a difference in their lives. Public service is a rewarding career choice; not only does it offer a strong sense of purpose, but it also benefits you financially. We may not be the most competitive in salary, but we provide great value to our employees, including highly sought-after retirement plans, paid sabbaticals every five years, and very affordable benefit costs. In the long run, Pinal County is an excellent choice to fulfill your passion and support your retirement!

• An Employer that Values Each Employee and Prioritizes a Work Experience that Provides Ample Time for Stress Reduction and Work-Life Balance.
• Paid Vacation And Sick Leave
  • 15 Vacation Days Accrued Annually Starting Day One
    • After Three (3) Years of Service, 18 Vacation Days Accrued Annually
    • After Five (5) Years of Service, 20 Vacation Days Accrued Annually
  • 13 Sick Leave Days Accrued Annually Starting Day One
• Ten Paid Holidays + One Paid Floating Holiday to Use as You Wish
• Paid Sabbaticals Every Five (5) Years
  • Two-Week Sabbatical After Five Years of Continuous Service
  • Three-Week Sabbatical After Ten Years of Continuous Service
  • Four-Week Sabbatical After Fifteen Years of Continuous Service
  • Four-Week Sabbaticals Every Five Years After Fifteen Years of Continuous Service
• Retirement Plans with Generous Employer Contributions - Guaranteed Lifetime Benefit!
• Variety of Top Tier Affordable Medical Plans - Six Different Medical Plans to Choose From
  • Some Medical Plans with Zero Employee Premium Cost
• Dental and Vision Plans
• Comprehensive Wellness Program
  • Quarterly Wellness Challenges
  • Vision Exams and Optometry Events Onsite
  • Vaccination Clinics
  • Onsite Mammogram and Prostate Screening Events
  • Skin Cancer Screening Events Onsite
  • Biometrics and Health Screening Events Onsite
  • Financial Health and Retirement Planning Events Onsite & Online
  • Fitness Resources and Onsite Sessions Like Yoga and Tai Chi
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Alternative Work Schedules
• Telehealth
• Qualified Employer - Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program - Department of Education
• Employee Assistance Program with Ongoing Training & Development Options
• Civil Service Leave
• Van Pool Options
• Short-Term Disability – Employer Paid
• Basic Life Insurance - Employer Paid
• Flexible Spending Accounts for Dependent Care and Medical Expenses
• Suite of Voluntary Benefits including additional Life, Accident, Critical Illness & Cancer Insurance

Working at Pinal County is an investment in YOU.

JOB SUMMARY

• Conduct a variety of inspections including individual onsite septic systems, nuisance complaints, trash complaints, manure complaints, and overflowing and failing septic systems for compliance with rules and regulations, inspect for correct installation per established guidelines, and make legible and detailed drawing of installation.
• Provide main office and satellite coverage, accept permit applications from the public, answer any specific questions about the requirements involving permit submittals, enter data into computer, work with other departments to help the customer through the process of permit submittal, review and approve or deny permit applications, and write letters of deficiency as required for permit submittal.
• Inspect solid and liquid waste hauling trucks per established guidelines.
• Write notices of violations letters, notice of deficiencies, requests for further information, and public records requests.
• Respond to phone and in person inquiries, explain environmental regulations to owners or operators, may re-inspect the polluting sources to determine conformity with environmental control plans and specifications, and educate the public regarding issues.
• Maintain records of enforcement activities, fax information and forms, compile and submit a compliance and enforcement report to meet the requirements for the State report, and prepare routine and recurrent reports on work activities.
• To promote and adhere to the workplace values of accountability, commitment, and teamwork to help enrich lives beyond expectation.
• Maintain absolute confidentiality of work-related issues, customer records, and restricted County information.
• Perform other related duties as required.

• 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.
• Arizona residents must have an Arizona Driver’s License upon hire; newly established Arizona Residents must have one within 30 days of hire.
• Valid registration as Arizona Sanitarian, Soils and Site Investigation Certification, and/or National Association of Waste Transporters Certification.
• Or an equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience may substitute for the minimum requirements.

• Knowledge of principles and practices of Public and Environmental Health.
• Knowledge of principles and practices associated with pollution control.
• Knowledge of pertinent federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations as they apply to area of assignment.
• Knowledge of English usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
• Knowledge of modern office procedures, methods, and equipment including computers and computer applications such as word processing, spreadsheets, and statistical databases.
• Skill in utilizing personal computer software programs affecting assigned work and in compiling and preparing spreadsheets and reports.
• Ability to keep logs, records, and writing technical reports.
• Ability to establish