Sanitarian Aide

About This Role

This position performs routine environmental health duties, assisting Registered Sanitarians in controlling environmental sanitation. The role involves permitting and monitoring compliance for environmental programs, with a focus on on-site water systems, solid waste, and public health nuisances.

Responsibilities

• Review and utilize site investigations to determine feasibility for on-site wastewater systems on residential and commercial properties
• Conduct technical reviews of permit applications to determine compliance with applicable county and state law
• Read, interpret, and apply applicable provisions of codes, laws, ordinances, and statutes
• Conduct construction inspections of on-site wastewater systems to ensure minimum standards are met
• Investigate environmental nuisance complaints, recommend solutions, and ensure compliance with state laws and ordinances
• Submit reports detailing items of noncompliance for correction
• Prepare and maintain manual and computer-based files of materials reviewed and related materials
• Assist Registered Sanitarians in providing environmental sanitation control services
• Conduct public and semi-public pool inspections to determine compliance and write detailed reports
• Assist with chlorine flushes inspections on new subdivisions, commercial property, and county projects

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• 30 semester hours of post-high school course work in natural sciences, environmental health, or related field
• 1 year work experience in environmental health or related field
• Possess and maintain a valid Arizona driver’s license
• Successful completion of a background check

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent; AND thirty (30) semester hours of post-high school course work in natural sciences, environmental health, or related field
• one (1) year work experience in environmental health or related field