Environmental Health Specialist II - CHS (Prescott)

Role

Under general supervision, performs inspections of assigned areas and settings to ensure applicable health, safety, and environmental regulations are being met.

Major Duties, Responsibilities

• 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.
• Conducts field inspections of basic to complex difficulty for licensed food, pool, school, and lodging establishments.
• Investigates environmental health complaints. Advises licensed and non-licensed facilities in accordance with federal, state. and local codes and regulations.
• Conducts plan reviews for simple to complex food and motel establishments; reviews and approves food safety plans; performs construction inspections of establishments; performs opening inspections for food, pool, and motel establishments.
• Works in conjunction with other agencies to ensure cooperation for meeting all federal, state, and local codes and regulations.

Minimum Qualifications

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 Registered Sanitarian license in the State of Arizona.
Must possess State of Arizona Pesticide Applicator License in the General Pest Control/Public Health category within 6 months of hire.
Must possess a current fingerprint clearance card Issued by the Arizona Department of Public Safety.

Other Skills

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of:

• Environmental health practices and theory.
• Relevant federal, state, and county codes, laws, and regulations.
• Principles, practices, and techniques of environmental health inspections, public education, compliance, and enforcement.
• Basic biological and physical sciences applicable to environmental health.
• Business English, spelling, grammar, punctuation, and composition.
• Clerical office practices and procedures.
• Research techniques and report writing.
• Current Microsoft Office software.
• Filing and recordkeeping.
  
  

Skill in:

• Communicating effectively verbally and in writing and communicating orally in a face-to-face setting and by telephone with public and employees.
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with employees, other agencies, and the public.
• Organization and adherence to detail.
• Customer service.
  
  

Ability to:

• Create and manage the inspection schedule.
• Spend significant amounts of time driving.
• Perform work in an accurate, neat, and thorough manner and follows all applicable policies.
• Complete reports, correspondence, etc., with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Meet deadlines for assignments, correspondence, reports, timesheets, etc., in the timeframe established.
• Maintain flexibility to work odd hours, including early morning, late evening, and weekends.
• Respond to community emergencies that have a public health consequence according to requirements of the department Emergency Response Plan.
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with associates, employees of other departments, representatives of other organizations, County officials, and the public.
• Keep management informed of key operating issues affecting the department.
• Remain current in knowledge required to perform assigned duties.
• Handle confidential matters and maintain discretion always.
• Act with courtesy, tact, and diplomacy.
  
  

Work Environment:
The work environment is associated with an office and field environment year-round in all weather conditions and includes exposure to loud noise, blood borne pathogens, dust, fumes, mist, and chemicals. This is a highly public position where contact with public may be in challenging situations.

Physical Requirements:
Ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time. Sufficient vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; hearing and speech ability to communicate effective in-person and telephonically. Capable of frequent repetitive movement of arms, fingers, and wrists. Ability to bend, stoop, squat, kneel, walk over rough, uneven, and/or rocky surfaces and lift up to 30 pounds.

Additional Job Information:
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Grade: 9
Classification: Classified
Safety Sensitive: Yes

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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Closing Date/Time: 9/23/2025 5:00 PM Arizona

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• Yavapai County

• 928-771-3252

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