Pima County

Tucson, Arizona, United States

4533 - Environmental Health Technician

Posted over 1 month ago

Job Description

Overall Job Objective

Position Description

There are two (2) positions in the Consumer Health and Foods Safety Division within the Health Department. Working hours will be Monday - Friday from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm (possible schedule change during mosquito season).

Salary Grade: 28

Performs work in the public health sanitation or environmental health field by conducting vector related investigations, inspections, surveillance, intervention and sampling functions.

Preference given to current Pima County employees.

Duties/Responsibilities

(Work assignments may vary depending on the department's needs and will be communicated to the applicant or incumbent by the supervisor.)

Investigates and inspects food, recreational, and housing establishments, such as convenience markets, swimming pools, hotels, motels, trailer courts, massage studios, bed and breakfast facilities, schools and warehouses, within assigned area of jurisdiction;
Investigates complaints from citizens and other agencies and provides referral to proper source of resolution;
Interprets, promotes and enforces federal, state and local mandates and laws regarding public health nuisances stated in the Arizona Revised Statutes, Arizona Administrative Code and Pima County Code;
Conducts inspections of home daycares and ice cream trucks;
Investigates vector related complaints and sanitation related complaints and recommends appropriate treatment of infested areas;
Identifies vector breeding sites and prepares, mixes, applies and properly disposes of insecticides for the control and abatement of mosquito larvae;
Performs Rapid Analyte Measurement Platform (RAMP) testing in vector samples for virus surveillance and supply specimens to the Arizona State Laboratory for additional testing;
Presents educational materials to the public regarding vector control for the prevention of vectors near homes and communities in person or via new media;
Performs operator-level servicing, adjustment and maintenance of specialized tools, equipment and assigned vehicles;
Keeps manual and computer-based records and prepares data for reports as required.

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:

Knowledge of:

  • procedures and techniques of collecting samples of vector products for laboratory analysis;
  • preparation, application, and disposal of vector control solutions;
  • principles and practices of vector control, vector-borne diseases, breeding places and habitats;
  • principles and practices of investigation and inspection of recreational and housing establishments;
  • procedures and techniques for the operation and service of spray and automotive equipment;
  • relevant sanitation and health laws, rules, regulations, ordinances and codes.
Skill in:
  • collecting samples of vector products for laboratory analysis;
  • identifying different species of vectors;
  • performing investigation and inspection of food, recreational and housing establishments;
  • recommending treatment of infested areas;
  • preparing, applying and properly disposing of vector control solutions effectively and safely;
  • operating and performing operator level maintenance of spray and automotive equipment;
  • applying appropriate sanitation and health laws, rules, regulations and codes;
  • identifying infested areas, performing vector surveillance and applying safety techniques.
Minimum Qualifications

(1) Six semester hours of course work with a grade of "C" or better (2.0 on a 4.0 scale), from an accredited college or university in either the natural or physical sciences, environmental health, public health, health education, math (college algebra or higher), computer science, nutritional or food sciences, or other closely related field as determined by the appointing authority at the time of recruitment.
OR:
(2) Three months of field or investigative work experience directly related to public health sanitation, environmental health, food sanitation, or pest control.


Qualifying education and experience must be clearly documented in the "Education" and Work Experience" sections of the application. Do not substitute a resume for your application or write "see resume" on your application.

Preferred Qualifications: (Be specific in describing your experience in your application. Ensure the descriptions provided illustrate your competencies, specifically addressing the required and preferred qualifications.):

  1. An Associates degree or higher.
  2. Environmental health work or intern experience.
  3. Bilingual (English and Spanish, Chinese or other language).
  4. Arizona Structural Pest Control license.
  5. At least six (6) months experience with Hedgehog software or other environmental health software.
Selection Procedure:
Pima County Human Resources Department reserves the right to admit to the selection process only those candidates that meet the minimum/desired qualifications. All applications will be assessed based on an evaluation of the listed education and experience. Candidates meeting the minimum/desired qualifications may be further evaluated/score against any advertised Preferred Qualifications. The hiring authority will interview and select the successful candidates from a referral list provided by Human Resources. Additional assessments/testing may be required as part of the selection process.
Supplemental Information

Licenses and Certificates: All positions require a valid Pest Control Operator certification in the State of Arizona within six months from the date of appointment. Maintenance of a current Pest Control Operator certification is a condition of employment. Valid driver license is required at time of application. Valid AZ driver license is required at time of appointment. The successful applicant will be subject to a 39-month DOT Motor Vehicle Record review to determine applicants suitability to operate county vehicles in accordance with Pima County administrative procedures. Failure to obtain and maintain the required licenses and certifications shall be grounds for termination. Any offer of employment resulting from this recruitment is contingent upon Fleet Services review and approval of the candidates driving record.

Special Notice Items: The County requires pre-employment background checks. Successful candidates will receive a post-offer, pre-employment background screening to include verification of work history, education and criminal conviction history. A prior criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify a candidate from employment with the County.

Physical/Sensory Requirements: Physical and sensory abilities will be determined by position.
All positions will be exposed to outdoor extreme climate conditions and indoor commercial environments that are sometimes extremely hot, cold, wet, and unsanitary, which require the proper wearing of individual safety and protective clothing and equipment.

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