Environmental Health Technician - Tucson, United States - Pima County

Pima County

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Tucson, United States

1 week ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

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Description

Position Description:

OPEN UNTIL FILLED

Salary Grade: 4

Pay Range

Hiring Range:
$ $21.42 Per Hour

Full Range:
$ $24.61 Per Hour
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The Pima County Health Department is actively seeking two (2) Environmental Health Technicians, with one position grant-funded, to enhance our dynamic team.

In this role, you will engage in vital work within the public health sanitation and environmental health sector, conducting a range of tasks including vector-related investigations, inspections, surveillance, interventions, and sampling functions.

APPLICATION WILL BE CONSIDERED INCOMPLETE
WITHOUT COPY OF HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA OR GED.**
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;
- 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;
- operating and performing operator level maintenance of spray and automotive equipment;

Minimum Qualifications:

(1) A High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED) Certification.

Selection Procedure:

Supplemental Information:

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.

EEO Information
:
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.