Environmental Health Unit Manager - Development Services (Prescott/Cottonwood)

Environmental Health Unit Manager - Development Services (Prescott/Cottonwood)

Salary

$71,743.81 - $111,202.91 Annually

Location

Prescott/Cottonwood, AZ

Job Type

Full Time - Exempt

Job Number

202600168

Department

Development Services

Opening Date

05/27/2026

Closing Date

6/10/2026 5:00 PM Arizona

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

Role

Under general direction, manages the Environmental Health Unit and supervises staff. Assists in developing policies, procedures, and implementation of new services. Prepares the unit to respond to disasters with public health consequences.

This position may be based in Prescott or Cottonwood.

Major Duties, Responsibilities

• Development Services
• Oversees personnel supervision and training and procedure and program development participation in Delegation Agreement negotiations and rule promulgation with ADEQ.
• Conducts technical reviews of permit applications to determine compliance with applicable rules for conventional pools and alternative wastewater systems and issues construction authorizations/discharge authorizations.
• 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.

Minimum Qualifications

Education:

Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Health or related field.

Experience:

A minimum of five (5) years of relevant experience the administration of environmental health, to include two (2) years in a supervisory capacity. An equivalent combination of directly related work experience and education may substitute for the degree requirement on a year-per-year basis.

Additional Requirements:

Must possess a valid Arizona driver's license.

Development Services

Must possess current Registered Environmental Health Specialist/Registered Sanitarian certification in the State of Arizona.

Other Skills

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of:

• Environmental health practices and theory.
• 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 management.
• Health code enforcement.
• Public speaking and presentation.
• 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:

• Maintain a high standard of workmanship, customer service, and professional development.
• Perform work in an accurate, neat, and thorough manner and follows all applicable policies.
• Complete reports, correspondence, etc., with special 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.
• 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.
• Research and develop training opportunities for staff.
• Handle confidential matters and maintain discretion always.
• Act with courtesy, tact, and diplomacy.

Work Environment:

The work environment is associated with various indoor and outdoor inspection areas year-round in all weather conditions. May include exposure to loud noise, bloodborne 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 40 pounds.

Additional Job Information:

FLSA: Exempt

Grade: 15

Classification: At-Will

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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This position requires a minimum of Bachelors Degree in Environmental Health or related field, a minimum of five (5) years of relevant experience the administration of environmental health, to include two (2) years in a supervisory capacity AND a current Registered Environmental Health Specialist/Registered Sanitarian certification in the State of Arizona. An equivalent combination of directly related work experience and education may substitute for the degree requirement on a year-per-year basis. Do you have a Bachelors Degree in Environmental Health or related field?

• Yes
• No
• I DO NOT HAVE a Bachelors Degree in Environmental Health or related field BUT have the equivalent combination of directly related work experience and education to substitute for the degree requirement on a year-per-year basis.

02

How much relevant experience do you have in administration of environmental health?

• Less than 5 years
• 5 - 6 years
• 6 - 7 years
• 7 - 8 years
• 8 - 9 year
• 9 years or more

03

How much experience do you have in a supervisory capacity?

• No experience
• Less than 2 years
• 2 years or more

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Do you possess a current Registered Environmental Health Specialist/Registered Sanitarian certification 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/