DEPT OF HEALTH SERVICES

The Arizona Department of Health Services promotes and protects the health of Arizona’s children and adults. Our mission is to promote, protect, and improve the health and wellness of individuals and communities in Arizona. We strive to set the standard for personal and community health through direct care, science, public policy, and leadership. ADHS promotes alternative work schedules, flexible hours. We have positions that can fit any stage in your career, from entry to senior level. We offer a robust benefit package, including the ADHS Student Loan Assistance Program, where eligible employees can receive up to $437.50 per month for their outstanding student loans. Come check us out and see how you can make a difference in the lives of all Arizonans.

Public Health Sanitarian 1 - 3

Job Location:

Address: 150 N. 18th Avenue
Phoenix, AZ 85007 

Posting Details:

Salary: $52,800 - $63,800 

Grade: 22

Job Summary: 

This position will work closely with the program manager in order to provide consultative services to county health departments including conducting joint food safety and environmental health inspections; training and standardization of sanitarians; providing food code interpretations and clarification; processing cottage food registrations and program support; conducting food safety and environmental health inspections (and/or complaint investigations) of state licensed facilities including but not limited to: state prisons, colleges, universities, children's camps, behavioral health facilities, public schools, trailer parks, lodging, bottled water manufacturers, food processing/manufacturing establishments, warehouses, adult use marijuana facilities, and other type of establishments as needed. FDA Retail Food Standardization desired and experience in architectural plan review for new and remolded covered establishments.

This position will also be developing standard operating procedures related to internal work activities, license application, inspections, education, compliance and enforcement; creating technical assistance documents, gathering and compiling data related to inspections which will be used to create annual reports. This position will interpret food safety regulations and provide technical assistance to food operators, county health departments, and other agencies in regards to adult use marijuana facilities and kitchens. Employee will answer inquiries from the public on food safety and environmental topics, rules, and statues. This position will also be expected to contribute to Arizona's conformance with the manufactured food regulatory program standards and to become FDA Commissioned to perform inspections. Other manufactured food program duties may include policy development, writing of standard operating procedures, record keeping, and training development. The position will also be responsible for continued development and database maintenance and other administrative activities as needed. Excellent interpersonal skills to build and foster relationships and represent the Department at meetings with internal and external stakeholders. Employee will be expected to make independent decisions and judgments based on their professional education, programmatic experience, and training. This position will be responsible for conducting environmental investigations and generating outbreak reports based upon information obtained, observations, and scientific principles

Supports a diverse multi-cultural workforce that reflects the community, promotes equal opportunity at all levels of ADHS, and creates an inclusive work environment that enables all individuals to perform to their fullest potential free from discrimination. Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Duties:

Provide consultative services to county health departments including conducting joint food safety and environmental health inspections, training and standardization of sanitarians; providing food code interpretations and clarification; conducting food safety and environmental health inspections (and/or complaint investigations) of state licensed facilities including but not limited to: state prisons, colleges, universities, children's camps, behavioral health facilities, food processing/manufacturing establishments, warehouses, adult use marijuana facilities, and other types of establishments as needed.

Develop standard operating procedures related to internal work activities, permit applications, inspections, education, compliance and enforcement; creating technical assistance documents, educational materials, pre