Registered Sanitarian (Grade 14)

This position is advertised from the minimum to the mid-point hourly rate. Salary will be determined based on education and experience at the time of offer.

NATURE OF WORK

Under 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; inspect 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 o 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

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