Job Description

Duties will include:

• Inspecting swimming pools, spas, and interactive water features for compliance with Arlington County’s Water Recreation Facilities Code.
• Verifying credentials of lifeguards and ensuring pool operator knowledge.
• Checking pool areas for hazards and obstructions.
• Checking clarity of water in pool.
• Performing chemical tests to check pH and free chlorine residual of pool water.
• Inspecting operation of pool filtration system.
• Inspecting pool and associated facilities for cleanliness.
• Preparing inspection reports; and
• Entering inspection reports into a database.

Consults with the Environmental Health Supervisor and the Water Recreational Facility Program Lead Environmental Health Specialists regarding technically difficult issues and patterns of violation that may lead to enforcement. Compiles data and reports on violations. This position has an expected productivity of 6 - 8 pool inspections per day.

Minimum:

Education equivalent to two years of college or associate degree Working towards a BS in Environmental Health, Natural Science, or related degree with experience in pool safety; or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Substitution: Additional qualifying experience may substitute for the education requirement on a year for year basis.

Desirables: Preference will be given to candidates with one or more of the following:

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Health, Natural Sciences, or related degree.
• Experience in pool safety in a regulatory environment with a working knowledge of the theories, concepts, and principles of pool operation and experience operating pools or spas.
• Intermediate computer skills with MS Word, MS Excel, MS Access.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Verbal and Written communication skills including ability to write letters and reports and develop informational or educational materials.
• Credentialed as a Certified Pool Operator (CPO).
• Knowledge of Arlington County is a plus.

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