Environmental Health Specialist III - Development Services (Prescott)

Environmental Health Specialist III - Development Services (Prescott)

Salary

$29.31 - $45.44 Hourly

Location

Prescott, AZ

Job Type

Full Time - Non Exempt

Job Number

202600212

Department

Development Services

Opening Date

07/09/2026

Closing Date

7/22/2026 5:00 PM Arizona

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

Role

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

Major Duties, Responsibilities

• Answers questions in and out of the office from the public regarding delegated programs.
• Conducts inspections of assigned areas and settings.
• 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.
• Performs personnel training and procedure and program development
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
• Participates in Delegation Agreement negotiations and rule promulgation with ADEQ.
• Conducts field inspections.
• Facilitates the review of large projects (subdivisions, water line extensions, sewage collection systems) to determine compliance with applicable rules for issuance of approval documents.
• Conducts inspections for the appeal of previous findings of inspection and provides technical support to staff for environmental nuisance complaint resolution to ensure compliance with ADEQ rules.
• Facilitates implementation of other programs delegated by ADEQ and other agencies.

Minimum Qualifications

Education:

High school diploma or equivalent.

Experience:

A minimum of four (4) years of relevant experience in the field of Environmental Health or related field.

Additional Requirements:

Must possess a valid Arizona driver's license.

Must be possess current Registered Sanitarian certification in the State of Arizona.

Other Skills

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of:

• 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:

• Personnel supervision and training.
• Public speaking.
• Customer service
• 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.

Ability to:

• Complete reports, correspondence, etc., with special attention to detail and accuracy.
• Meet deadlines for assignments, correspondence, reports, timesheets, etc., in the timeframe established.
• Maintain extensive working relationship with ADEQ.
• Manage conflicting work priorities.
• Create and manage the inspection schedule.
• Spend significant amounts of time driving
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with associates, employees of other departments, representatives of other organizations, County officials, and the public.
• Respond to community emergencies that have a public health consequence according to requirements of the department Emergency Response Plan.
• 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 lift up to 30 pounds.

Additional Job Information:

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Grade: 11

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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01

Do you have a high school diploma or equivalent?

• Yes
• No

02

Do you have a minimum of four (4) years of relevant experience in the field of Environmental Health or related field?

• Yes
• No

03

Are you currently a Registered Sanitarian in the State of Arizona?

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer Yavapai County Government

Address 1015 Fair Street

Room 338

Prescott, Arizona, 86305

Phone (928) 771-3252

Website https://yavapaiaz.gov/