Environmental Health Specialist I
City of Albuquerque · Albuquerque, NM · 5 days ago
HealthcareFull-time
Position Summary
We are seeking a motivated and customer-focused Environmental Health Specialist I to join our Vehicle Pollution Division. This position is responsible for conducting vehicle emissions inspections for the public to help ensure compliance with applicable air quality regulations. The successful candidate will provide courteous customer service while accurately performing emissions testing, maintaining inspection records, and educating the public on emissions requirements and procedures.
Essential Functions
- Ensure compliance of assigned environmental health areas with applicable laws, rules and regulations related to the provision of environmental health protection and related services.
- Detect community environmental health hazards based on scientific knowledge and training; develop recommended policies and plans of action.
- Monitor and independently inspect assigned facilities; issue citations and secure facilities for failure to comply with codes and regulations.
- Develop survey instruments; conduct surveys and interpret and record survey results; implement program changes in response to results.
- Receive and investigate environmental complaints relative to assigned areas.
- Conduct surveillance activities for code and regulatory conformance.
- Consult with parties failing to meet established codes and regulations; develop, plan and recommend alternative solutions; design, develop and conduct workshops concerning assigned area of responsibility.
- Review permit applications relative to assigned area; approve or deny the issuance of permits.
- Maintain records and develop reports concerning new or ongoing programs and program effectiveness within assigned area of responsibility.
- Operate specialized equipment used in monitoring environmental conditions; interpret and apply information obtained.
- Cookordinate assigned environmental health activities with other divisions, departments and outside agencies.
- Research, compile and analyze data; prepare statistical reports using word processing and/or spreadsheets.
- Review, recommend and follow standard operating procedures.
- Maintain and operate vehicle emissions analyzers used for the collection of vehicle emissions data; re-test vehicles that previously failed emissions tests; ensure that the equipment is properly calibrated.
- Conduct special investigations and routine audits of certified emissions testing stations; ensure compliance to established codes and regulations regarding vehicle pollution.
- Provide training to certified automotive technicians and "air care" inspectors in vehicle emissions testing and repair.
Supplemental Functions
- Attend and participate in professional group meetings; stay abreast of new trends and innovations in the assigned field of environmental health.
- Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.
- Use, maintain and monitor electronic database for quality assurance.
Minimum Education, Experience And Additional Requirements
- Related education and experience may be interchangeable on a year for year basis.
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in engineering, chemistry, mathematics, geology, ecology, biology, public health or a related field;
- Four (4) years' experience monitoring and enforcing ordinances, codes or regulations.
- Experience in monitoring and enforcing environmental ordinances, codes or regulations is preferred.
- Possession of a valid New Mexico Driver's License, or the ability to obtain by date of hire.
- Possession of a City Operator's Permit (COP) within 6 months from date of hire.
- Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Technician certification in Engine Repair or Engine Performance within one (1) year from date of hire depending on position.