Note: This position may be filled at an underfill level as ...

Note: This position may be filled at an underfill level as an
Environmental Health Specialist I if qualified applicants are
unobtainable.

Please contact Human Resources at 928-753-0736 Ext 4363
for any questions regarding this posting.

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MOHAVE COUNTY

JOB DESCRIPTION

TITLE: Environmental Health Specialist II CLASS CODE: 2530
OCCUPATIONAL CATEGORY: Professional FLSA: Exempt
DEPARTMENT: Public Health/Environmental SALARY RANGE: Range 15
EFFECTIVE DATE: 07/31/2012 STATUS: Classified

JOB SUMMARY
This is the journey level class in the Environmental Health Specialist series which provide inspections and public service work involved
in assuring compliance with and enforcement of environmental health rules and regulations as set by the State of Arizona. Positions
are normally filled by advancement from the Environmental Health Technician level or Environmental Health Specialist I level as a
Registered Sanitarian by the State of Arizona or, when filled from outside, requires prior environmental health inspection experience
and current registration as a Sanitarian by the State of Arizona or valid registration as a Sanitarian with another state (with the
understanding to successfully pass the State of Arizona Sanitarian Registration examination or obtaining reciprocity within six months
of employment).

Appointment to this level requires that the incumbent be performing the full range of duties and meet the qualification standards for the
class.

REPORTS TO
Work is performed independently under general supervision of a higher level of authority.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED
May exercise technical supervision over subordinates or newly hired, less experienced Environmental Health Technicians, Specialists
I's or II's.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
 Inspects, evaluates and renders decisions of compliance or violation on various types of licensed establishments and related
public establishments for adherence to environmental health rules and regulations as set by State of Arizona. Licensed and
public establishments include, but are not limited to, motels, trailer parks, public bathing facilities, swimming pools, food retail
stores, food service establishments, and pet stores.
 Reviews construction plans and specifications of various types of licensed establishments, public establishments or property
owners for compliance to environmental health rules and regulations as set by the State of Arizona.
 Conducts field and office training and instruction sessions to food service establishments to educate owners and managers on
proper environmental health practices and procedures. Consults and instructs owners and managers of licensed public
establishments or other individuals of the environmental health practices and procedures and the requirements for building,
maintaining or correcting a violation of a public or licensed establishment or within any other scope of the environmental health
area.
 Investigates, responds and resolves citizen's complaints involving potential or possible public health problems.
 Coordinates inspection activities with other County departments and governmental agencies.
 Collects field samples for analysis. Conducts investigations of health and disease concerns that reach epidemic proportions
and conducts general environmental health surveys. Investigates and surveys areas of potential insect and rodent infestation.
Analyzes information gathered, interprets analysis and submits recommendations based on findings.
 Inspects sewage disposal systems of property owners.
 Secures compliance with pertinent regulations by promotion, education and enforcement of environmental health rules and
regulations.
 Prepares reports, maintains records and issues environmental health related violation notices, citations and cease operation.
May be required to develop and deliver a variety of presentations designed to educate the public on the requirements outlined
in Prop 201 – Smoke-Free Arizona Act.
 Communicates and acts in a professional manner with the public, co-workers, and work contacts.

SECONDARY JOB FUNCTIONS
 Performs related work as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of:
 Relevant federal, state and county codes, laws, rules and regulations pertaining to environmental health and sanitation.
 The principles, of physical, biological, and social sciences used in environmental health and safety.
 Principles, practices and techniques of environmental health inspections, education, compliance, and enforcement.
 Methods and techniques of investigating, inspecting, and obtaining compliance where corrections are necessary.
 Environmental research and statistical methods.
 Sampling techniques and related apparatus used to monitor and/or collect samples of substances for analyses.
 Principles of personal safety and protection.
 Mohave County Merit Rules, Administrative Procedures and Department Regulations.

Ability to:
 Interpret technical information encountered in the performance of responsibilities.
 Secure facts, document information, evaluate data, and draw valid conclusions.
 Identify unsanitary, unsafe, or hazardous conditions of property and premises.
 Diplomatically and tactfully resolve nonconforming conditions and code and ordinance violations.
 Establish and maintain effective working relationships with associate personnel, the general public, county and state
departments and agencies and deal tactfully and diplomatically in adverse situations.
 Maintain records and prepare written reports.
 Communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
 Obtain public cooperation in the establishment and maintenance of reasonable public and environmental health standards for
public health and safety.
 Comply with Mohave County Merit Rules, Administrative Procedures and Department Regulations.

WORK CONTACTS
Frequent contact with architects, engineers, business owners and managers, county departments, governmental agencies, and the
general public to perform investigations and inspections, enforce environmental health rules and regulations, provide and obtain
information, solve problems and complaints, provide education, training and instruction, and schedule activities. The employee is
expected to exercise considerable initiative and independent judgment in the tactful and diplomatic enforcement of codes and
regulations.

WORKING CONDITIONS/ PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
 During performance of inspections and investigations, frequently requires a variety of motions to include standing, walking,
bending, stooping, climbing stairs and ladders, walk on uneven ground or wet, slippery floors.
 Upper body strength to reach and move items from high shelves, manual dexterity to hand-write and use personal computers.
 Vision to read standard text, labels, color change indication test papers, monitoring equipment display screens and computer
screens.
 Work is subject to varying post or job site assignments and may be subject to call-back or on-call status and irregular
schedules including completion of work assignments on weekends.
 Exposure to varying weather conditions including extreme hot and cold temperatures and depending upon location of
inspection site, isolated, remote areas.
 Exposure to chemicals such as those used in cleaning agents and performing water analysis, infectious materials and other
hazardous or disagreeable elements such as septic tanks.
 Occasional lifting of objects up to 25 pounds.

REQUIRED MINIMUM EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING
 Bachelors of Science Degree in Basic Sciences, i.e., Biology, Chemistry, Ecology.
 Two years of progressively responsible experience performing environmental health inspections in the areas of food service and

business establishments, wastewater and septic systems, swimming pools, lodging accommodations and trailer parks.
 OR any equivalent combination of education, experience, and training which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities

will be considered in meeting the minimum qualifications.

SPECIAL JOB REQUIREMENT
 Current registration by the State of Arizona as a Sanitarian or valid registration as a Sanitarian with another state. (With the

understanding to successfully pass the State of Arizona Sanitarian Registration examination or obtain reciprocity within six months
of employment).
 Must possess a valid State of Arizona Driver’s License at the start of employment and maintain said license while employed in this
position.
 Must provide acceptable driving history at no cost to the County.

All employees of Mohave County are subject to immediate callout when an emergency, disaster or breach of homeland security occurs.
All employees are considered to be available for these types of events and will immediately respond, in accordance with County
Emergency Operations Plan, when directed by the Chairman of the Mohave County Board of Supervisors, County Manager, the
Homeland Security/Emergency Management Coordinator, or when directed by their department director/elected official and/or
immediate supervisor. Such call to respond and assist may involve those activities assigned to their regular job responsibilities and
incorporate other non job related duties as necessary and required of an employee to respond to the emergent matter at hand. An
employee’s response to these matters may require the working of unusual, long hours over a possibility of an extended period of time
with infrequent breaks or rest periods. An employee who is working with an accommodation must meet with their supervisor and
department director/elected official to discuss their requirement for response.

DISCLAIMER
The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees
within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and
qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. It is illustrative and representative. Management is not precluded from
assigning other related functions not listed herein if such functions are a logical assignment within the scope of the job specification for
the position. Physical characteristics described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully
perform the essential functions of this classification. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable an individual with a qualified
disability to perform the essential functions of a job, on a case-by-case basis.

REVIEW/DETERMINATION:

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