Director, District Environmental Services

Position: DIRECTOR, DISTRICT ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
EXAMINATION NUMBER:

PH5689E

TYPE OF RECRUITMENT:

Open Competitive Job Opportunity

We welcome applications from anyone.

FIRST DAY OF FILING:

Monday, February 24, 2025 at 8:30 a.m. Pacific Time (PT) - Continuous.

We will keep accepting applications until the position is filled. The application window may close unexpectedly once we have enough qualified candidates.

SPECIAL SALARY INFORMATION

This position is subject to the provisions of the Management Appraisal of Performance Plan (MAPP). Initial salary placement and subsequent salary adjustments will be made in accordance with MAPP guidelines and regulations.

No Out-of-Class Experience will be accepted.

DEFINITION:

Has overall responsibility for the administrative direction and planning of general environmental health services and uniform enforcement of related laws.

CLASSIFICATION STANDARDS:

The one position allocable to this class is responsible for the overall administrative direction and coordination of general environmental health services and inspections and insuring uniform enforcement of applicable laws and ordinances in the various health districts/regions throughout the County. This position reports to the director of environmental health services in the Department of Public Health.

* Represents the environmental health management before the Board of Supervisors, City Councils, Federal and State agencies, industrial groups and the public.

* Coordinates the work of the service with other departmental functions, County departments, Federal, State, and local agencies, and affected industries.

* Develops policies, programs, and procedures pertaining to his/her area for uniform administration and interpretation.

* Acts as an appeal authority on enforcement decisions disputed by the public or industry.

* Prepares budget requests for review by the environmental health services director including personnel, equipment, and new or revised programs.

* Analyzes proposed legislation and ordinances which may affect general environmental health services and inspections.

* Directs the maintenance of records and the preparation of reports.

* Acts for the director of environmental health services in the latter's absence, as needed.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Two (2) years of experience at the level of the County's class of Chief Environmental Health Specialist
* or higher.

CERTIFICATE(S)

REQUIRED:

Certification as a Registered Environmental Health Specialist issued by the California Department of Public Health.

LICENSE:

A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions.

PHYSICAL CLASS:

Physical Class II - Light:
This class includes administrative and clerical positions requiring light physical effort that may include occasional light lifting to a 10-pound limit and some bending, stooping, or squatting. Considerable ambulation may be involved.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION:

* Experience at the level of Los Angeles County's class of Chief Environmental Health Specialist is defined as one who directs the environmental health program activities in a health district; or has immediate responsibility for a specialized County-wide environmental health program.

In order to receive credit for the required Registered Environmental Health Specialist certification, you must include a legible copy of the official certificate or the pocket license at the time of application filing or within 15 calendar days from the date of filing your application (if applicable).  Please submit documentation to HRExamsounty.gov and indicate your name, the exam name, and the exam number.

We do not accept password-protected documents. Ensure documents are unlocked before attaching to your application or sending to the exam analyst.

For information on how to obtain the certificate as a Registered Environmental Health Specialist from the California State Department of Public Health, you may call  or click on the link below:

WITHHOLD INFORMATION:

No withhold will be allowed. Required experience must be fully met at the time of filing and clearly indicated on the application.

DESIRABLE

QUALIFICATION:

Credit will be given to applicants who possess the following desirable qualifications:

* Additional experience at level of the County's class of Chief Environmental Health Specialist
* or higher beyond the minimum requirements

EXAMINATION CONTENT:

This assessment type will evaluate the training and experience you list on a questionnaire and assign a score based on a standardized scoring system.

This part of the assessment is worth 100% of your total score and assesses:

Minimum Requirements and Desirable Qualifications.

Candidates must meet the

Minimum Requirements and must achieve a passing score of 70% or higher on the examination in order to be added on the Eligible Register.

Passing this examination and being added to the Eligible Register does not guarantee an offer of employment.  

ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION:

Candidates who passed the…