Registered Nurse

Environmental Health SpecialistUnder general supervision, performs work of moderate difficulty in the environmental health field to inspect, analyze and enforce public health regulations and requirements; this position has department specific responsibility.(Illustrative Only) Educate, train, and advise operators on code requirements and assist with implementation of operational changes to meet standards; investigate food/waterborne disease outbreaks; inspect and monitor special event stands and farmer's market stands; inspects a variety of entities for compliance with various legal codes governing sanitary conditions; inspects licensed public swimming pools, lodging facilities septic systems, and children's camps for compliance with state and county ordinances; address public complaints related to food safety public health nuisances; develop educational materials on various environmental public health topics for the public; participate in Public Health Emergency Preparedness planning, training, and response; establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, and other agencies and the public; recommends enforcement measures to supervisor; secures compliance with pertinent regulations by promotion, education and enforcement; inspects and designs individual sewage systems; collects water, air and food samples for laboratory analysis; interprets analysis results based upon established sanitation principles; reviews plans and specifications submitted for all eating and drinking establishments; prepares and presents reports on investigations, inspections and recommendations; maintains records; performs other duties as assigned.Bachelor's Degree in natural sciences, environmental health or related field and two years work experience as a Registered Sanitarian; must possess a current certificate as a Registered Sanitarian by the State of Arizona and a valid driver's license; requires successful completion of a background check; must possess a valid Arizona driver's license.Knowledge of: Yuma County organization, operations, policies, and procedures; relevant federal, state, and county codes, laws, and regulations pertaining to environmental health and sanitation; biological and physical science applicable to environmental health; filed inspection methods and techniques. Skill in: Collecting and analyzing samples; preparing reports and presenting facts clearly, orally and in writing; conducting investigations relating to environmental/ public health compliance issues; maintaining complete and accurate records; assessing and prioritizing multiple tasks, projects, and demands. Ability to: Inspect, analyze, and make determination regarding environmental/public health conditions; maintain effective working relationships with co-workers and the public; communicate effectively verbally and in writing; follow written and verbal instructions; lift forty pounds, bend, stoop, squat, kneel, stand, and walk over rough, uneven or rocky surfaces; perform other body movements consistent with the job responsibilities and work outdoors exposed to extreme climate. EOE/AA/ADAAA/M/F/V/D DRUG FREE WORKPLACE