Pima County
Environmental Health Specialist I
Pima County Health Department
is soliciting applications for environmental health inspectors in the public health, consumer health, and food safety fields. The position is classified, full‑time, and paid at a salary grade 8 with an hourly rate of $22.96 – $31.00 (hiring range $22.96–$26.98).
Essential Functions
Investigates, inspects, and advises recreational, housing, and food agencies and establishments (e.g., restaurants, food mobiles, day‑care centers, hotels, massage studios, ice manufacturing plants, bed‑and‑breakfasts, schools, trailer parks, warehouses) within assigned jurisdiction on health‑related matters.
Investigates vector‑related complaints and recommends appropriate treatment of infested areas.
Interprets, promotes, and enforces federal, state, and local public‑health / food‑safety laws and regulations.
Applies intent of statutes, regulations, and ordinances to food establishments that require licensing.
Recommends permit suspension, revocation, and other enforcement tactics for non‑compliance.
Responds to requests to abate environmental health hazards on public and private property.
Maintains manual and computer‑based records.
Prepares, presents, and submits routine, recurring, and special reports.
Develops educational manuals, handouts, facilitates workshops, pool and food certifications, and other on‑site educational programs.
Participates in developing or revising existing programs.
May assist in public presentations, epidemiological investigations of food‑borne disease outbreaks, sample collection of food, water, and sewage for laboratory analysis, and interpreting results.
Minimum Qualifications
Completion of 30 semester‑credit hours at an accredited college or university with at least 22 semester hours in the natural sciences (as defined by the Arizona Sanitarian Council). Transcript with grades must accompany application.
OR three years of work experience as a sanitarian assistant, sanitarian aide, environmental health technician, or equivalent in a public‑health or private‑industry setting directly related to environmental health.
OR three years of full‑time military duty in the field of environmental health.
OR valid registration in the State of Arizona as a professional sanitarian or current Registered Environmental Health Specialist (REHS). Registration must be obtained within 18 months of appointment.
Preferred Qualifications
Registered Sanitarian in Arizona or reciprocity from another state.
College degree.
Previous environmental‑health or internship experience.
English and another language (Spanish, Chinese, etc.).
Selection Procedure Pima County Human Resources reserves the right to admit only candidates meeting the minimum qualifications. Applications will be evaluated for education and experience, and may be scored against preferred qualifications. Selected candidates will be interviewed and chosen from a referral list. Additional assessments or testing may be required.
Licenses and Certificates
Professional sanitarian registration in Arizona required within 18 months of hire.
Arizona Pest Control Operator certification may be required.
Valid Arizona Class D driver’s license at application and appointment.
36‑month DOT motor‑vehicle record review will be conducted.
EEO Statement Pima County Government is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We are committed to an inclusive and diverse workforce and will not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, kinship, political interest, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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is soliciting applications for environmental health inspectors in the public health, consumer health, and food safety fields. The position is classified, full‑time, and paid at a salary grade 8 with an hourly rate of $22.96 – $31.00 (hiring range $22.96–$26.98).
Essential Functions
Investigates, inspects, and advises recreational, housing, and food agencies and establishments (e.g., restaurants, food mobiles, day‑care centers, hotels, massage studios, ice manufacturing plants, bed‑and‑breakfasts, schools, trailer parks, warehouses) within assigned jurisdiction on health‑related matters.
Investigates vector‑related complaints and recommends appropriate treatment of infested areas.
Interprets, promotes, and enforces federal, state, and local public‑health / food‑safety laws and regulations.
Applies intent of statutes, regulations, and ordinances to food establishments that require licensing.
Recommends permit suspension, revocation, and other enforcement tactics for non‑compliance.
Responds to requests to abate environmental health hazards on public and private property.
Maintains manual and computer‑based records.
Prepares, presents, and submits routine, recurring, and special reports.
Develops educational manuals, handouts, facilitates workshops, pool and food certifications, and other on‑site educational programs.
Participates in developing or revising existing programs.
May assist in public presentations, epidemiological investigations of food‑borne disease outbreaks, sample collection of food, water, and sewage for laboratory analysis, and interpreting results.
Minimum Qualifications
Completion of 30 semester‑credit hours at an accredited college or university with at least 22 semester hours in the natural sciences (as defined by the Arizona Sanitarian Council). Transcript with grades must accompany application.
OR three years of work experience as a sanitarian assistant, sanitarian aide, environmental health technician, or equivalent in a public‑health or private‑industry setting directly related to environmental health.
OR three years of full‑time military duty in the field of environmental health.
OR valid registration in the State of Arizona as a professional sanitarian or current Registered Environmental Health Specialist (REHS). Registration must be obtained within 18 months of appointment.
Preferred Qualifications
Registered Sanitarian in Arizona or reciprocity from another state.
College degree.
Previous environmental‑health or internship experience.
English and another language (Spanish, Chinese, etc.).
Selection Procedure Pima County Human Resources reserves the right to admit only candidates meeting the minimum qualifications. Applications will be evaluated for education and experience, and may be scored against preferred qualifications. Selected candidates will be interviewed and chosen from a referral list. Additional assessments or testing may be required.
Licenses and Certificates
Professional sanitarian registration in Arizona required within 18 months of hire.
Arizona Pest Control Operator certification may be required.
Valid Arizona Class D driver’s license at application and appointment.
36‑month DOT motor‑vehicle record review will be conducted.
EEO Statement Pima County Government is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We are committed to an inclusive and diverse workforce and will not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, kinship, political interest, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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